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# How to Play

Interested in playing on Mineseed but not sure how? Follow the instructions below!

### If you have a Java account...

#### Step 1:  Open Minecraft and click play game.

Open Minecraft and change your game version to 1.21.11 for best performance (but the server is compatible on the latest release as well!)

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#### Step 2: Click on Multiplayer

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#### Step 3: Click on Add Server

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#### Step 4: Add the Server and enable the resource pack

Server  Name: Mineseed (or whatever you want to put here!)

Server Address: play.mineseed.org

Click Done

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#### Step 5: Press play and join in!

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