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Server Information

What it runs on
IP location data: DB-IP
You reach Just Another Idea, a Minecraft Java server, at the address starforgedsmp.net. We list it under SMP. It accepts clients from 1.7 all the way up to 1.26.
4 players were connected at our last check. Over the past week it has averaged 3 players and peaked at 10. That places it #2,813 of the 9,951 live servers we track. It answered 99% of our pings this week.
Players — last 7 days
Player history
5 days recordedShow the day-by-day numbers
| Day | Average | Peak | Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 2026-10-11 | 4 | 10 | 98% |
| 2026-10-10 | 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 2026-10-09 | 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 2026-10-08 | 4 | 6 | 96% |
Best time to play
Busiest around 01:00 UTC, with roughly 5 players. Quietest around 07:00 UTC, at about 1.
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 starforgedsmp.net, 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 Just Another Idea?
The address for Just Another Idea is starforgedsmp.net. In Minecraft Java Edition choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it into the Server Address box.
Is Just Another Idea online right now?
Yes. Just Another Idea replied to our ping with 4 players connected. We last reached it at 2026-10-12 18:09 UTC and we re-check every five minutes.
What Minecraft version does Just Another Idea run?
Just Another Idea 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 Just Another Idea?
Yes. Just Another Idea answered us on the Bedrock protocol as well as Java, so the same address works from a phone, a console and a PC. Bedrock players still need to enter the port separately.
How many players are on Just Another Idea?
4 at our last ping. The seven-day average is 3 and the highest we have recorded in that window is 10. The chart further up this page shows how that number moves through the day.
When is the best time to play on Just Another Idea?
Around 01:00 UTC, when we typically count about 5 players. That is the busiest hour we have measured on Just Another Idea over the last seven days.
Is Just Another Idea free to join?
Yes, joining Just Another Idea 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 18:09 UTC — player counts come from our own pings, not the owner.