Nov 9, 2026
When you cannot connect to Hypixel, the first question is simple. Is the server down, or is the problem on my end? It takes about a minute to find out. This guide shows where to check the status, how to spot a problem on your side and what to do when Hypixel really is offline.
Current Hypixel status
The row below shows the live status from our regular ping. A green dot and a player count mean the server is responding.
The server address is mc.hypixel.net and it works for every game mode. Uptime history and more details are on the Hypixel page on MineList. If you only need the address and the joining steps, see Hypixel IP address and how to join.
Where to check if Hypixel is down for everyone
- The server page on MineList. If the ping shows the server online with hundreds or thousands of players, the server is running and the problem is most likely on your side.
- The official status page. Hypixel runs status.hypixel.net, where it reports outages and planned maintenance.
- Official social media and the forum. During bigger problems Hypixel posts updates on its X account and on the hypixel.net forum.
- A friend on another network. If a friend somewhere else can connect without trouble, the server is working.
Keep in mind that the server can be up while one particular mode is not. During maintenance, sometimes only part of the network is switched off, such as SkyBlock, while the lobby runs normally.
Common error messages and what they mean
- Failed to authenticate your connection. The game could not verify you with the Mojang login servers. Close the game and the launcher, sign in again and retry. If the error persists, the problem is usually with the Microsoft and Mojang login services, not with Hypixel.
- Can't connect to server. Often a typo in the address or a network that blocks Minecraft. Make sure you typed exactly mc.hypixel.net.
- Connection timed out. The connection was never established. Try restarting your router or use another network, such as mobile data.
- Outdated client or Outdated server. Your game version does not match. Hypixel accepts Java from 1.8 up to the current release, so pick a newer version in the launcher.
- You are temporarily banned. This is not an outage. The message includes the reason and the length of the ban. Appeals go through the official Hypixel website.
What to try when the problem is on your side
- Restart Minecraft and the launcher.
- Try another server from your list. If none of them work, the problem is your connection or your account.
- Remove Hypixel from your server list and add it again with the address mc.hypixel.net.
- Turn off any VPN or proxy you use.
- Restart your router or connect through a different network.
- Try launching the game without mods. Some older clients and mods cause disconnects.
If none of this helps and the status page says everything is fine, contact the official Hypixel support. Neither MineList nor any other server list has access to Hypixel accounts or bans.
I play on mobile and cannot find Hypixel
Hypixel is a Java Edition server. You cannot join it from a phone, tablet or console running Bedrock Edition, even when the server is online. Bedrock players have their own large networks. Browse the Bedrock servers or read our guide how to join a Minecraft server on mobile.
What to play while Hypixel is down
When Hypixel is offline for maintenance, you can try other large minigame networks. Our article servers like Hypixel has an overview. CubeCraft, for example, has been running for many years and accepts both Java and Bedrock:
More options are in the minigames, Bedwars and SkyBlock categories.
How long outages last
Most Hypixel problems last only a few minutes, for example while part of the network restarts. Planned maintenance is usually announced in advance on the status page and on Hypixel's social media. Longer outages are rare and are usually tied to an outage of the Microsoft login services, when you cannot join any Java server at all.
Why it helps to track status in one place
On MineList you can see for every server whether it is online right now, how many players are on and how often it was reachable over the last 30 days. This is useful not just for Hypixel but for any server you play on. When the server is back, you can give it a vote. See how to vote to learn how.