About PinguSMP
PinguSMP is a Minecraft Survival server listed on Minelist and hosted in South Africa. Java address: mc.pingusmp.co.za. Crossplay is enabled; Bedrock players use mc.pingusmp.co.za. Last ping reported version 1.21.10. Current players: 0/20, checked 1 Sep 2026, 11:29, 520 ms from our monitor. Vote rank on this list: #11600.
PinguSMP MOTD
A vanilla Minecraft SMP experience with a mature community!
We are a truely vanilla server, no commands or any extra items. The only thing w
A vanilla Minecraft SMP experience with a mature community!
We are a truely vanilla server, no commands or any extra items. The only thing we have added is proximity voice chat and some admin plugins.
If you enjoy SMPs like HermitCraft then this is the place for you!
Apply now @ https://www.pingusmp.co.za/
PinguSMP Server
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting to PinguSMP takes about a minute: open Minecraft, add the server IP from this listing, and join on a client that matches 1.21.10 (or a compatible version).
Owner summary: “A vanilla Minecraft SMP experience with a mature community! We are a truely vanilla server, no commands or any extra items. The only thing w”
Java Edition
- Copy the Java address: .
- Launch Minecraft Java → Multiplayer → Add Server (or Direct Connect).
- Paste the address, save, then click Join.
Bedrock / Pocket Edition
- Copy the Bedrock address: · port 19132 (default).
- On phone, tablet, console, or Windows Bedrock: Play → Servers → Add Server.
- Enter the address and port, save, then join.
Still stuck? See our how to join a Minecraft server guide, or ask staff on the PinguSMP Discord.
Use these official addresses from the PinguSMP Minelist listing:
- Java: (default Java port 25565)
- Bedrock / PE: on port 19132 — this listing is marked crossplay, so Java and Bedrock players can share the same world where the network supports it
Copy buttons also appear in the sidebar. Bookmark this page so friends always get the current IP if the hostname ever changes.
Last ping reported software/version string: 1.21.10. A version mismatch is one of the most common reasons a correct IP still fails to connect.
Yes. PinguSMP is listed as a crossplay Minecraft server on Minelist.
Bedrock / PE address: . Use that on mobile, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or Windows Bedrock.
Java players still use .
Keep your Bedrock client updated. On consoles, add the server manually under Servers — friends lists alone will not show custom third-party servers.
PinguSMP is free to join from this Minecraft server list. You need a legitimate Minecraft Java or Bedrock account; Minelist does not charge you to connect.
If the server later sells optional ranks, those would be handled on their own site or Discord — not through a Minelist fee.
PinguSMP is listed on Minelist as a Survival Minecraft server based in South Africa with Java + Bedrock crossplay.
Additional modes/tags on this listing: vanilla.
From the server description: “A vanilla Minecraft SMP experience with a mature community! We are a truely vanilla server, no commands or any extra items. The only thing w”
Compare similar worlds on our Survival Minecraft servers hub, or read the full description on this page before you invest time building.
Minelist does not store a dedicated “PvP on/off” switch for PinguSMP. For a Survival listing, fighting is often limited to arenas or claim wars.
Check the description and Discord rules for where PvP is allowed so you do not lose gear by accident.
Our last successful ping for PinguSMP reported version 1.21.10. That string comes from the live server, so it is the most reliable clue when Multiplayer says “outdated client” or “outdated server”.
The owner also listed these supported clients: 1-21. Multi-version networks (ViaVersion / protocol support) can accept a range such as 1.20–1.21 even when the ping string shows one build.
On our last check, PinguSMP showed 0/20 players with status Offline (checked 1 Sep 2026, 11:29), latency 520 ms from the Minelist monitor.
Current vote rank on Minelist: #11600. Rankings move as the community votes, so activity and visibility are related but not identical.
Player counts change throughout the day. Refresh this page or use the Server Status Checker for a live probe of the same address.
This Minelist listing places PinguSMP in South Africa. Players closer to that region typically get lower ping and smoother gameplay.
Our monitor last measured about 520 ms to the server — your home ping will differ based on your ISP and distance.
If you live far away, try a short session after joining with mc.pingusmp.co.za to see whether combat and building feel responsive enough for you.
Our last check for PinguSMP reported status Offline (1 Sep 2026, 11:29).
That can mean a restart, maintenance, or an outage. Try again later, watch announcements on Discord, or probe the IP with our status checker.
The community Discord for PinguSMP is here: Join PinguSMP Discord.
Use it for rules, events, support tickets, and real-time status when the server is restarting. Staff answers there are faster than Minelist comments.
Official links for PinguSMP from this listing:
- Website: pingusmp.co.za — rules, maps, and announcements.
For account or purchase problems, Discord staff are usually the right contact after you check the store’s own support page.
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