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# Multiplayer servers

## 🚀 Play with Other Trainers

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<p align="center">Cobblemon Realms can be played both in singleplayer and multiplayer. Whether you want to join an existing community or create your own adventure with friends, several options are available.</p>
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## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Joining a Server

You can join any server compatible with the current version of Cobblemon Realms.

Before connecting, make sure that:

* 📦 You are using the latest version of the modpack
* ☕ Java 21 is properly installed
* 🔄 Your client version matches the server version

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💡 Some servers may use custom rules, additional mods, or unique systems that differ from the base modpack.
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## 🌐 Create Your Own Server

Creating your own server allows you to play with friends, customize your experience, and manage your own community.

### ✅ Recommended Configuration

| ⚙️ Resource | 📋 Recommendation                       |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------- |
| ☕ Java      | Version 21                              |
| 💾 RAM      | Minimum 8 GB                            |
| 🌐 Network  | Stable connection                       |
| 💽 Storage  | SSD recommended                         |
| 🔓 Port     | 25565 (if accessible from the internet) |

📘 Check the [Installation Guide](/cr-wiki/cr-en/information/installation.md) to install or update a server.

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## ☁️ Recommended Hosting

To avoid the constraints of self-hosting (port forwarding, maintenance, backups, and uptime), we recommend using a dedicated hosting provider.

### 🚀 BisectHosting

**BisectHosting** is the official partner of Cobblemon Realms.

### ✨ Benefits

* ⚡ One-click modpack installation
* 🌍 Data centers worldwide
* 🛡️ Built-in DDoS protection
* 💾 Simplified backups
* 🔄 Easy update management
* 📂 Full access to server files

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🎁 Use the code `OURSTORY` on [BisectHosting](https://bisecthosting.com/OurStory) during checkout to receive **25% off your first month of hosting**.
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## 🔐 Best Practices

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To ensure server stability:

* 💾 Create regular backups
* 🔄 Keep the server updated
* 🧱 Pre-generate your world using [Chunky](/cr-wiki/cr-en/mod-guides/chunky.md)
* ✅ Use a whitelist to control access
* 📋 Check logs when errors or crashes occur
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⚠️ Before every major update, create a full backup of your world and configuration files.
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## Contact Us

<p align="center">If you have any questions, suggestions, or changes to propose, feel free to join us on <a href="https://discord.gg/kb8NSTF45n">Discord</a> and contact <strong>@FabLeKebab</strong> directly on the server for anything related to the wiki, or <strong>@Levels</strong> for anything related to the modpack.</p>
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