Frequently Asked Questions

Java players connect using play.cozyhollow.org. Bedrock players connect using bedrock.cozyhollow.org with port 8102. No mods are required.

Cozy Hollow supports both Java and Bedrock players through crossplay.

Cozy Hollow is vanilla-first and does not require players to install mods. Server plugins provide quality-of-life features, land protection, crossplay, travel, and village tools.

No. PvP is disabled throughout Cozy Hollow, Whispering Wilds, the Nether, and the End.

Keep Inventory is enabled in Cozy Hollow’s permanent main world. It is not enabled in Whispering Wilds, so items drop on death there. Pack thoughtfully before exploring.

Use a Golden Shovel in Cozy Hollow’s permanent main world. Select two opposite corners to create a claim. Player claims are disabled in Whispering Wilds.

Whispering Wilds is a renewable adventure world that resets weekly. Each cycle brings a genuinely new landscape across its Overworld, Nether, and End, along with refreshed Ranger Cache locations and rewards. Claims and Keep Inventory are disabled there, so pack thoughtfully.

Use the travel sign near Whispering Trail. A protected Ranger Outpost is placed in a suitable biome each cycle, with the ground gently prepared where needed so it fits naturally. From there, begin exploring—and use the Homeward Bell when it is time to return.

Use /heartwood to return to Heartwood Square.

Yes. Use /sethome to save your location and /home to return to it.

Use /guide for the in-game guide and /rules for the server rules.

Use /discord in Minecraft or follow any Discord link on this website.

Use /discord link in Minecraft, then follow the instructions and send the provided code to the Cozy Hollow Discord bot. Account linking is optional.

Yes. Messages in linked Minecraft chat and the Discord #minecraft-chat channel are shared between both places.

Ask in Minecraft chat, use the help or general gathering spaces in Discord, or contact a moderator or administrator. Private concerns can be shared through the Ranger Station ticket system.

No. Cozy Hollow is free to play, and contributing is always completely optional. Contributions help with hosting, backups, domain services, and continued server improvements, but they do not provide gameplay advantages. Players who wish to help can visit the Support page.

Moss Market is still growing. Player-run shops and additional town buildings are planned, but are not available yet.

Yes. Seasonal gatherings and village events are planned, beginning with an Autumn Festival. No fixed date has been announced.