A welcoming wooden house glowing in the late-afternoon sun, surrounded by gardens and community builds in Second Haven

Find your people.
Find your haven.

There’s a place for you here

Come for the world.
Stay for the people.

Maybe you miss having somewhere to go. Maybe you’d love a few more people to laugh with. Or maybe building a tiny cottage by the water sounds like a pretty good afternoon.

Second Haven brings people together through Minecraft, Discord, and the small things we do side by side. We welcome different ages, abilities, and experience levels, with particular care for people whose health, energy, or life circumstances make connection harder.

A group of players meeting up in Second Haven’s sunny, flower-filled portal plaza
Shared worlds. Familiar faces. Room for one more.
First-time players welcome Kindness comes first Your own pace is a good pace

Follow your curiosity

What feels like you?

A big build. A silly game. A quiet hello.
There’s more than one way to be part of the story.

Three players together on a lantern-lined bridge between gardens, colorful buildings, and flowering trees

For the curious & the creative

A world with room
for your imagination.

Follow a path just to see where it goes. Plant a garden. Build the home you’ve been daydreaming about. Our shared Minecraft worlds grow with the people who call them home.

Start small, dream big, or enjoy what someone else has made. You don’t need a masterpiece to make your mark.

Explore the player guide
01 / A walk through Second Haven
A group of Minecraft players in colorful boats getting together at the Summer Festival race start

For the wonderfully playful

Good company.
A little happy chaos.

Cheer on a boat race. Get lost in a corn maze. Build something gloriously unexpected. Our seasonal festivals and community events give us reasons to meet up and make memories.

Join a game, explore the builds, or find a spot to watch the fun unfold.

See the community calendar
02 / Better with a boatful of friends
Minecraft players gathered around a campfire in a circle of seats

For the moments between adventures

Some friendships
start with “hey.”

Share a little of your day on Discord. Sit by the campfire. Get to know someone while you build side by side. Connection can begin with something simple.

You can talk, type, or just spend time in the same world. There’s no need to arrive with a story to tell.

Meet us on Discord
03 / A place around the campfire

Less pressure. More possibility.

You don’t have to
be “on” to belong.

Chronic illness, pain, fatigue, anxiety, or feeling out of step with the world can make social life complicated. We’re making a little more room for real life.

Whether you have energy for an adventure or just a quiet visit, you’re welcome to find a way to take part that works for you.

How we care for our community

Quiet counts.

Voice chat is optional. Type a little, listen in, or enjoy being nearby.

Breaks belong here.

Log off when you need to. Come back when you can. No explanation required.

Beginners belong here, too.

Never placed a block? Ask for help with setup and your first steps in the world.

Your first little adventure

Start with a hello.

You don’t need to know anyone yet. That’s what the first step is for.

  1. Find us on Discord

    It’s our place for introductions, community chat, event news, and help. You can get to know us before you start playing.

  2. Get ready to explore

    Want to join Minecraft? Share your Minecraft username through Discord or our signup form. Our team adds approved players to the server’s welcome list.

  3. Make yourself at home

    Once you’re approved, follow the setup guide and come on in. Say hello, take a wander, or ask someone to help you get your bearings.

The Minecraft signup form works without Discord.
Joining links take you to Discord or our player website, secondhavenmc.org.

A little help getting started? Send our team a message. We can talk through the first steps.

A few things you might be wondering

New here?
You’re in good company.

Everyone has a first day.
Here’s a little help with yours.

Do I need to know how to play Minecraft?

No experience needed. Our community includes brand-new and experienced players. Ask us for help with setup, moving around, and finding something you’d enjoy doing. You can start by meeting people on Discord.

Do I have to talk or join voice chat?

No. Voice chat is optional, and quiet participation is welcome. You can use text, build alongside someone, or just enjoy a little shared company. You don’t need to explain why you prefer a particular way to connect.

What do I need to join the Minecraft world?

You’ll need Minecraft, an internet connection, and approval for your Minecraft username to join our server. Use the signup link above to get started. For current device and connection instructions, follow the Minecraft joining guide or ask our team for help.

Can I join without Minecraft or Discord?

You can take part in our Discord community without playing Minecraft. If you want to play Minecraft without using Discord, use the Minecraft signup form instead. You don’t need to use both spaces to begin.

Who is Second Haven for?

We welcome people across ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. We’re especially mindful of people facing barriers to connection, including chronic illness, disability, fatigue, anxiety, or feeling isolated. You don’t have to share a diagnosis or personal story to belong.

If you’re helping a child or family member get started, contact us to discuss a suitable way to participate.

How do you look after the community?

We have community norms, moderators, and an approval step for Minecraft access. Kindness, privacy, and respect for boundaries guide how we share the space. Read our community rules and approach to community care before you join.

Players exploring flower gardens beneath a rainbow beside the ocean in Second Haven

A shared world. A fresh start.

Your next hello
could happen here.

Bring your curiosity. We’ll make room for the rest.

Find your place