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title: How to Join a Pixelmon Server
description: Ready to join a Pixelmon adventure? This guide walks you through connecting to a Pixelmon server!
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# How to Join a Pixelmon Server

Ready to join a Pixelmon adventure? This guide walks you through connecting to a Pixelmon server!

Pixelmon combines the adventure of Pokémon with the creativity of Minecraft, offering a unique experience where you can catch, train, and battle Pokémon, all within your favorite blocky world. If you’re ready to jump into the action, but aren’t sure how to get started, this guide will walk you through everything you need to join a Pixelmon server.

## Installing Pixelmon

**Note: Pixelmon is only available for Minecraft: Java Edition.**

In order to join a Pixelmon server, you will need to have Pixelmon installed on your Minecraft client, the version of Minecraft that runs on your computer. Pixelmon is available on all major modded Minecraft launchers for easy installation.

**⭐You can find our guide for installing Pixelmon using ATLauncher ****[here](/support/games/minecraft/mods/pixelmon/how-to-install-pixelmon-using-atlauncher)****!**

**[ATLauncher ](https://atlauncher.com)**is our preferred installation method for Pixelmon due to its smooth setup process, strong compatibility with Nodecraft servers, and reliable performance for multiplayer gameplay.

Pixelmon is also available on [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft), [Technic](https://www.technicpack.net) and, [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com).

## Connecting to the Server

Once you’ve got Pixelmon installed with your launcher of choice, go ahead and launch it. After a few minutes, you’ll get to the main screen:

![Pixel art-style game menu for Pixelmon Mod, featuring a character by a window. Options: singleplayer, multiplayer, Minecraft options, quit.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/856x512/0c30eca28a/pixelmon_1.png/m/)

From here, click Multiplayer and you’ll be presented with the Minecraft multiplayer menu. Click **Add Server** at the bottom.

![Minecraft multiplayer server selection screen showing three servers with details like name, player count, and features. Options: Join, Direct, Add.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/856x512/fad681c994/pixelmon_2.png/m/)

Enter in a name for your server (this will only be used to distinguish the server in your Multiplayer list) and the Server Address (this can either be your server’s domain or IP address) and then click **Done**.

![Minecraft server settings screen showing fields for server name and address, with "Done" and "Cancel" buttons highlighted.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/856x512/e63c5067f9/pixelmon_3.png/m/)

This will add the server to the bottom of the list of servers. You can click the Star icon to pin it to the top of your list.

![Minecraft server selection screen with various servers listed, including "HexagonMC" and "AnubisMC," showing player counts and status indicators.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/856x512/f9b228b92b/pixelmon_4.png/m/)

Mouse over this and click the Play icon to connect!

## Need Help?

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