> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hydroplanemc.gitbook.io/wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hydroplanemc.gitbook.io/wiki/starter-guide/joining.md).

# Joining

A quick guide on how to join the server.

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#### 0. Download Minecraft Launcher

Minecraft Official Launcher: <https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download>

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#### 1. Open your Minecraft launcher using version 1.9.x - 1.19.x.

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#### 2. Navigate to the Multiplayer Menu

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#### 3. Click the Add Server button on the bottom right of the menu.

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#### 4. Insert the server address PLAY.HYDROPLANEMC.COM into the Server Address bar, and optionally change the server name to anything you wish then click done.

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#### 5. To join the HydroplaneMC, click on the server in your multiplayer server list, and click the Join Server button.

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