Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ

What is the Harvest Haven Minecraft Server?

Harvest Haven is a cozy survival server that blends horses, farming, and friendly community gameplay. Whether you’re tending crops or raising your dream herd, there’s something here for every laid-back player. We currently run Minecraft Version 1.20.1

Help, I can't see the server address. How do I join?

You won’t be able to see the server address until you’re whitelisted. To get whitelisted:

1. Read all the rules in #rules.

2. Agree to both the server and general rules.

3. Post your Minecraft username in ⁠#whitelisting-1-20.

Once you're approved, you’ll gain access to ⁠#-how-to-join-1-20, where you’ll find our modpack zip file and server IP.
Please allow 1–2 days for a staff member to review your request!

Why can't I see the 'how to join' channel?

That channel stays hidden until your whitelist request is approved. This extra step helps protect the server and keeps things running safely for everyone.

What are the whitelisting days? When will I be whitelisted?

Whitelisting happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

I can't join the server! I keep getting an authentication error/flying error/connection error.

These are common CurseForge or Minecraft bugs. Here’s what to try:

• Restart CurseForge

• Relaunch Minecraft

• Keep trying—it often resolves after a few attempts
  
  

Note: The server doesn't allow flying. If you're standing on certain objects (like crates or furniture), Minecraft may think you're flying. If that happens, teleport to someone using /tpa <username> to fix it.

My game keeps crashing with a Memory Allocation error, what do I do?

You’ll need to allocate 4–8 GB of RAM to Minecraft via CurseForge for a smoother experience.

Need help? Check out this tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZpG9WnxoM8

What are the activity requirements for this server?

If you’re inactive for 60 days, staff will:

• Unclaim your chunks

• Rehome your animals
  
  

This keeps the world running smoothly and prevents abandoned claims from taking up space.
If you’re planning to come back later, just open a ticket and we’ll help you out!

How do I teleport?

To villages/waystones:

• Look for the scroll icon in your inventory screen

• Click it to open the waystone map and fast travel
  
  

To other players:
Use /tpa <username>

Where can I build?

You may claim and build in our player housing world - The Harvest Lands

How do I claim land?

Press M to open the map
Right-click and drag to select your chunks
Easy as that!

How many land claim chunks do I get?

You start with 50 chunks to claim.

Want more? You can upgrade:

• Through our forms

• Or through our Ko-Fi membership tiers
  
  

Note: In-game chunk upgrades do not stack with Ko-Fi membership limits.
Whichever option gives you more chunks/animals is the one that applies.

Where can I gather resources?

Blossom Orchard is your go-to resource world.

You cannot gather from The Harvest Lands — it's for housing only.

Can I take animals from The Harvest Lands?

Yes—but only if:

• The animal is unnamed

• It is not near someone’s claim

• It does not require an Exotic Animal License

Can I have Creative mode?

Nope! We’re a survival-only server.

Creative is for Staff only.

Can I have waystones/sharestones on my property?

No—personal waystones are not allowed.

But don’t worry! We’ve placed plenty of public waystones around Harvest Lands and Haven Acres to make travel easy and fast.

How do I become a Ko-Fi member?

You can support the server and unlock perks by joining us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/mcharvesthaven 

Where do I find different items or shops?

Head over to Getting Started for more details on where shops and towns are located.

How can I get more horses?

Beyond breeding your horses, and buying them from players - one of the best ways to obtain new horses is via town auctions! Each town has a set month with several horses for auction. These auctions will span over the entire month, and auctions will be held on a bi-monthly basis. The breeds available in the auction will be related to the town they're hosted in, and would vary each auction!

Shops, Jobs, and Money FAQ

What are shops?

These are located at Maplewood Market, they are player shops! This means you can purchase a shop and sell your own items to make money!

How do I buy a shop?

The shop blocks are available for purchase at the Info Centre in Thistlebrook for $5000 per shop block. To then have a shop front at Maplewood you will need to apply for a shop - which is available in the info centre in Thistlebrook or through the website. Please note that the shops are numbered, so please include this information in your ticket! You will then be able to claim your shop and place your shop block(s) down to sell to players.

How many shops can I own?

You can have 1 shop per player, with an unlimited amount of shop blocks within the shop's space.

Can I modify the shop?

You are allowed to decorate but please do not build any additions or extensions. You can modify your staircase to make it wider or change the design. Walls, floors and roofing should not be modified.

How do I stock my shop?

Hold the item you want to sell and type in /price <amount>

How do I restock my shop?

Open your Common Shop block and add items, as long as they have a price set on them. 

How do I pay someone?

/pay <usernamehere> <amounthere>

How do I check my balance?

You can find out your balance by going to an ATM, there are some at the bank in Maplewood Market as well as at the Auction House in Cavallia and the Info Centre in Thistlebrook.

Can I advertise my shop?

Yes! Go to⁠ shop advertisement

What can I sell in my shop?

As long as you have the item you are able to sell it in your shop!

I’m a customer and the shops aren’t claimed, does that mean I can take unprotected items?

Absolutely not! This is theft and the consequences will be subject to review by staff.