How to Join WesterCraft
Add play.westercraft.net as a server in Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.1, then join the Discord to found your house and request your first keep. It is free, and no mods or client downloads are required.
By Feelix, Founder and developer, WesterCraft · Last updated 2026-08-28 · play.westercraft.net
What do you need to play?
- Minecraft: Java Edition — a paid Minecraft account. Bedrock, console and mobile cannot connect.
- Version 1.20.1 — set this in the Minecraft Launcher under Installations.
- No mods. The house, keep and territory systems run server-side, so a vanilla client works.
- A Discord account — houses and keep claims are coordinated there.
Step by step
- In the Minecraft Launcher, create or select an installation on version 1.20.1 and launch the game.
- From the title screen choose Multiplayer, then Add Server.
- Set the server address to play.westercraft.net. Name it anything you like.
- Join the server.
- Join the WesterCraft Discord and introduce your house.
- Open the war map, pick unclaimed land, and request it as your seat.
- Once approved, build your keep and start upgrading it with gold you earn in game.
What should you do first?
Read the player’s handbook before you commit to a location. Where you settle determines who your neighbours are, and your neighbours determine what your first war is about.
Choosing a border position gets you into the politics quickly. Choosing an interior position buys you time to develop. Both are viable, and both are decisions you cannot cheaply undo.
Play WesterCraft
Free on Minecraft: Java Edition. Server address play.westercraft.net.
Join the DiscordOpen the war map
Frequently asked questions
What is the WesterCraft server IP?
The WesterCraft server address is play.westercraft.net. Add it under Multiplayer → Add Server in Minecraft Java Edition 1.20.1.
Is WesterCraft free to join?
Yes. WesterCraft is free with a Minecraft Java Edition account. The shop sells only render-only cosmetics, which never affect gameplay.
Do I need to install any mods to join WesterCraft?
No. All house, keep and territory systems run server-side on Fabric, so an unmodified Minecraft Java Edition 1.20.1 client can connect and play.
Can I play WesterCraft on Bedrock, Xbox, PlayStation or mobile?
No. WesterCraft is Java Edition only. Bedrock, console and mobile editions use a different network protocol and cannot connect to Java servers.
How do I get my own keep on WesterCraft?
Open the war map at westercraft.net/map, choose an unclaimed land location, and request it. An administrator reviews the request, and once approved you build your seat and upgrade it through five tiers with gold earned in game.