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== Preparation ==
To join the server, you need:

* A JavaScript-capable web browser
* A paid Minecraft: Java Edition account
* A compatible device running Windows, MacOS, or Linux. The server is only compatible with the Java Edition of the game that runs on desktop or laptop computers. The Bedrock Edition of the game that runs on smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and Windows is not compatible.

== Registering ==
The server requires that accounts be added to an internal list of players to be allowed to join the server. You can be added to the whitelist either by joining the [https://discord.woftnw.org Discord] or using the [https://woftnw.org/whitelist web whitelist form].

=== Discord Method ===
The first option is to join the Discord guild. You'll need a Discord account with a verified email address to do this. Make sure you read their terms of service and privacy policy before creating an account.

# Create a Discord account account [https://discord.com/register here].
# Join the WOFTNW Guild [https://discord.woftnw.org here].
# Complete the onboarding process as directed.
# Open the Minecraft Launcher and ensure you are logged into the correct Xbox account.
# In the '''#whitelist''' Discord message channel, send your Minecraft username exactly as shown in the bottom-right of the Minecraft launcher.

==== Troubleshooting ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!Problem
!Resolution
|-
|I can't find the whitelist channel.
|Open it using the [https://canary.discord.com/channels/658004601869565962/858461513991323688 link].
|-
|The invite is invalid.
|Email us at [mailto:contact@woftnw.org contact@woftnw.org] and we'll fix it.
|-
|❌ USERNAME could not be found!
|Make sure you type your username exactly as shown in the bottom-right corner of the Minecraft Launcher. You need a paid Minecraft: Java Edition account.
|-
|⚠️ USERNAME contains illegal characters!
|Usernames are alphanumeric and cannot contain spaces. Make sure you haven't added any spaces or special characters.
|}
If you're still having trouble, ask for help in the '''#questions''' channel or email us.

=== Web Form Method ===
If you don't want to use Discord, you can add your account through the web form.

# Open the [https://woftnw.org/whitelist web whitelist form].
# Open the Minecraft Launcher and ensure you are logged into the correct Xbox account.
# In the text input box, type your Minecraft username exactly as shown in the bottom-right of the Minecraft launcher.
# Press submit.

== Playing ==

# Open the Minecraft launcher.
# If you don't already have one, create an installation of Minecraft with the version {{Current Minecraft version}}.
# Launch that installation.
# Open the Multiplayer menu.
# Click '''Add Server'''.
# Set the Server Name to whatever you want, like ''Wings of Fire''.
# Set the Server Address to <code>play.woftnw.org</code>.
# Click '''Done'''.
# Click the server entry you created.
# Click '''Join Server'''.

When joining the server in the future, you only need to follow steps 1, 3, 4, 9, and 10.
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