GETTING STARTED
Server info
Everything you need to find your way around The Buildyard — how to connect, the commands you'll actually use, and answers to the questions I get asked the most. For how every tool works in detail, see the guide.
Connect
Server address: play.buildyard.world — Java Edition, cross-platform via Geyser isn't guaranteed, so grab the Java client if you're not sure.
Then log in here with Discord and run /link in-game to connect your account
to this site — that's what lets your worlds, schematics and stats show up on your dashboard.
Questions, build showcases and announcements live on our Discord.
Commands you'll actually use
/worlds- Open the worlds menu — create, teleport to, or manage your worlds.
/world trust <player>- Let someone build in your world. Untrusted visitors can look but can't touch.
/tpa <player>//tphere <player>- Ask to teleport to someone, or ask them to teleport to you. They have to accept.
//copythen/download- Copy a FAWE selection and grab it as a .schem file on your dashboard.
/upload- Get a link — drop a .schem on it and
//paste -aputs it straight in your clipboard. /nick set <name>- Set a display name/colour for chat and tab.
/nick resetto clear it. /rank- Check your current rank and what it unlocks.
/report <player> <reason>- Flag a problem straight to online staff.
/discord//website- Get a clickable link to our Discord or back to this site.
FAQ
Is logging in with Discord safe? Can you get into my account?
No, we can't. You log in on Discord's own page, so your password never reaches us, and Discord only lets this site see your name, ID and avatar: no email, messages or servers, and no way to post as you. Here's exactly how it works.
Do my worlds ever get deleted?
No — your worlds are yours until you delete them yourself from /worlds or your dashboard. Even then a deleted world sits in a trash for 14 days first: ask staff in Discord and they can bring it back.
Why are physics frozen in my world?
New worlds start with sand/gravel floating, water staying put, no leaf decay and no crop growth — so builds stay exactly as placed. It's per-world and can be toggled in your world's settings if you'd rather have vanilla physics.
Is there a Nether or End?
No — The Buildyard is creative-build focused, so Nether and End dimensions are disabled everywhere.
How do I become a Member? How do I apply?
Log in here with Discord, join the server and type /link to link your Minecraft account, then send the form on the apply page with a link to your work. I read every application myself. Once I approve it you're a Member in-game within a minute and you get the Member role in the Discord too.
How do ranks work?
Everyone starts as User: one world, unlocked after 100 hours of playtime. Applying gets you Member: 10 worlds straight away, tall worlds and the terrain tools. Supporting the server gets you Donator (and Royalty at higher totals) with the same worlds plus cosmetics. The guide has the details and the Community page shows who holds which rank.
Something's wrong or someone's breaking the rules — what do I do?
Use /report <player> <reason> in-game, or ping staff in Discord. Full expectations are on the Community Rules page.