Help
How can we help?
Pick a topic. Most questions are answered right here; for anything else, staff are one message away.
Help with the server
Joining, getting started and the usual problems.
How do I join?
Minecraft Java Edition → Multiplayer → Add Server → play.villagebud.net.
The server runs 1.21.4; newer 1.21 versions work too. No mods needed.
Can I play on Bedrock (phone, console, Windows 10 Edition)?
No, VillageBud is Java Edition only.
The resource pack failed, or items and menus look wrong.
Multiplayer → select VillageBud → Edit → Server Resource Packs: Enabled → Done, then join again. The pack brings the custom items, creatures and menus, so the server needs it.
I join and I'm lagging, or I can't move.
On some clients much newer than 1.21.4 you can get stuck right after joining. Pick 1.21.4 in your launcher and join again.
I'm new. What do I do first?
- Type
/is createand pick one of 14 starting islands. - Claim your free Bee rank in
/prestige. - The nether star in your last hotbar slot opens
/menu: shops, ranks, rewards, settings, everything is in there./tutorialexplains each part.
The Getting started guide walks you through the first hour.
How do I play with friends?
Invite them to your island with /is invite <name>. Island upgrades give you more member slots.
My vote reward didn't arrive.
Check that you typed your exact Minecraft name on the vote site. Votes made while you're offline are paid out when you next join. All 10 sites are on the Vote page and in /vote.
A reward didn't fit in my inventory.
Crate rewards that don't fit go to /crate vault, nothing lands on the floor. Collect them there when you have space.
I found a bug, a dupe or an exploit.
Bugs: tell staff with your name, what happened, where and when, and a screenshot if you have one.
Dupes and exploits: please don't share them. Tell staff privately on Discord.
How do I become staff or a builder?
Type /apply in game, pick a team and answer the questions. You'll get the answer in game.
Help with Discord
Joining the server and linking your Minecraft account.
How do I join the Discord?
Use discord.gg/yGrBBZ8bth, or villagebud.net/discord - that short link always points to the current invite.
How do I link my Minecraft account?
- In game, type
/discord link. You get a short code. - Send that code to the VillageBud bot in a Discord direct message.
- Done: your rank shows on Discord and you get a one-time reward in game.
The invite link says it's invalid or expired.
Open villagebud.net/discord instead - it's updated whenever the invite changes.
Someone is breaking the rules on Discord.
Don't argue with them. Send a staff member the message link or a screenshot.
Help with Reddit
Our subreddit is r/VillageBudMC.
What's on the subreddit?
Dev logs and update write-ups with screenshots, the island series, and announcements. Join it to see new posts in your feed.
Can I post there?
Yes. Share your builds, ideas, questions and screenshots. Keep it about VillageBud and keep it friendly.
I have an idea for the server.
Post it on the subreddit or on Discord. Ideas with a few upvotes or reactions are the first ones we look at.
YouTube, Instagram and TikTok Coming soon
Our channels open over the next few days.
Where will the links be?
On the Socials page, on Discord and on Reddit, as soon as each channel is live.
Can I make videos on VillageBud?
Yes, please do. Tell us on Discord when you upload - we like to share good videos and clips.
Online Store Coming soon
There is no VillageBud store yet.
Can I buy ranks or items?
Not yet. Everything on the server is earned in game for now. When a store opens it will be announced here, on Discord and on Reddit.
Someone asked me to pay them for a rank or items.
That's a scam. Staff will never ask you for money, passwords or account details. Report it to staff on Discord.
Still stuck?Soon you'll be able to send a help request to staff right from this page with a VillageBud account. Until then, staff answer on Discord.