Back2Basics
Server Information
What it runs on
IP location data: DB-IP
Back2Basics runs on Minecraft Java and takes connections at ms.back2basics.gg. We list it under Survival. It accepts clients from 1.7 all the way up to 1.26.
16 players were connected at our last check. Over the past week it has averaged 20 players and peaked at 24. That places it #1,130 of the 9,955 live servers we track. It answered 100% of our pings this week.
The machine answers from United States.
Players — last 7 days
Player history
5 days recordedShow the day-by-day numbers
| Day | Average | Peak | Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 16 | 19 | 100% |
| 2026-10-11 | 20 | 23 | 100% |
| 2026-10-10 | 21 | 24 | 98% |
| 2026-10-09 | 20 | 24 | 100% |
| 2026-10-08 | 21 | 23 | 100% |
Best time to play
Busiest around 00:00 UTC, with roughly 21 players. Quietest around 04:00 UTC, at about 19.
Average players per hour from our own pings over the last seven days, in UTC.
How to join a Minecraft Java server
Open Minecraft Java Edition → Multiplayer → Add Server. Paste the IP ms.back2basics.gg, name it anything, click Done, then Join. Java servers use port 25565 by default, so you usually only need the address.
Questions about this server
What is the IP address for Back2Basics?
The address for Back2Basics is ms.back2basics.gg. In Minecraft Java Edition choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it into the Server Address box.
Is Back2Basics online right now?
Yes. Back2Basics replied to our ping with 16 players connected. We last reached it at 2026-10-12 16:34 UTC and we re-check every five minutes.
What Minecraft version does Back2Basics run?
Back2Basics reports Velocity 1.7.2-26.2, which means it accepts clients from 1.7 through 1.26. A server with that kind of range is normally running a proxy that translates between versions.
Can Java and Bedrock players both join Back2Basics?
No. Back2Basics only answered on Java when we tested it, so Bedrock players cannot use this address. We repeat the test daily and will update this page if that changes.
How many players are on Back2Basics?
16 at our last ping. The seven-day average is 20 and the highest we have recorded in that window is 24. The chart further up this page shows how that number moves through the day.
When is the best time to play on Back2Basics?
Around 00:00 UTC, when we typically count about 21 players. That is the busiest hour we have measured on Back2Basics over the last seven days.
Where is Back2Basics hosted?
The address for Back2Basics resolves to a machine in United States. Players far from there should expect a longer round trip, which usually shows up as delayed block breaking rather than as a disconnect.
Is Back2Basics free to join?
Yes, joining Back2Basics costs nothing beyond owning Minecraft. Some servers additionally allow offline-mode accounts and some do not — the server decides that, and we do not resell anything.
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Checked 2026-10-12 16:34 UTC — player counts come from our own pings, not the owner.