# Hermitcraft: A Private Server for Minecraft Content Creators Canonical: https://guides.gaialegends.pro/posts/hermitcraft-creator-server-guide Published: 2026-10-16 Updated: 2026-10-16 Version scope: Java Edition (Server) / Bedrock Edition (Marketplace) > Hermitcraft is a private, whitelisted Minecraft server founded in 2012 by Generikb for popular content creators like Mumbo Jumbo and Grian. It operates in seasons (currently Season 11), is administered by Xisumavoid, and has 25 active Hermits. The server is known for its community-driven events, panels at MINECON, charity streams, and released worlds on the Marketplace. Hermitcraft is a private, whitelisted Minecraft server founded in 2012 by Generikb for popular content creators like Mumbo Jumbo and Grian. It operates in seasons (currently Season 11), is administered by Xisumavoid, and has 25 active Hermits. The server is known for its community-driven events, panels at MINECON, charity streams, and released worlds on the Marketplace. ## Key Takeaways | Point | Details | | --- | --- | | Hermitcraft is a private | Hermitcraft is a private whitelisted server for Minecraft content creators, founded on April 12, 2012, by Generikb. | | The server is currently | The server is currently administered by Xisumavoid and hosts 25 active Hermits, including Mumbo Jumbo and Grian. | | Hermitcraft operates in distinct | Hermitcraft operates in distinct seasons (vanilla and modded), with the most recent being Season 11. | | The Hermits have held | The Hermits have held panels at MINECON events and hosted a charity stream in collaboration with Mojang Studios. | | Hermitcraft worlds from Seasons | Hermitcraft worlds from Seasons 8, 9, and 10 have been released as free maps on the Marketplace. | ## What Is Hermitcraft? According to the Minecraft Wiki, Hermitcraft is a private Minecraft whitelisted server created for and run by several YouTubers, referred to as Hermits, such as Mumbo Jumbo and Grian. > Hermitcraft, also written as HermitCraft, is a private Minecraft whitelisted server created for and run by several YouTubers, referred to as Hermits, such as Mumbo Jumbo and Grian. It is an invite-only space where popular Minecraft content creators build, collaborate, and tell stories together. If you are inspired to create your own community, you can learn [how to set up a server using the official server.jar](/posts/minecraft-server-setup-with-server-jar). ## The Origins and Structure of the Server ![Hermitcraft: A Private Server for Minecraft Content Creators supporting Minecraft scene 1](/images/posts/hermitcraft-creator-server-guide-inline-1.webp) The Minecraft Wiki states that it was founded by Generikb on April 12, 2012, and has continued growing with many vanilla and modded seasons, the most recent one being Season 11. The server is currently administered by Xisumavoid, one of the earliest members of the server. > It was founded by Generikb on April 12, 2012, and has continued growing with many vanilla and modded seasons, the most recent one being Season 11. > The server is currently administered by Xisumavoid, one of the earliest members of the server. According to the server's wiki page, there are currently 25 whitelisted Hermits, all of whom are popular Minecraft players who have been recognized by other Hermits and have been invited to join. > There are currently 25 whitelisted Hermits. ## Hermitcraft at Minecraft Events The Minecraft Wiki notes that at MINECON 2016, there was a panel where members of the server offered advice to aspiring creators. For a comparison with how other community servers operate, see our guide on [how to find safe, free Minecraft servers](/posts/how-to-find-safe-free-minecraft-servers-2026). > At MINECON 2016, there was a panel where members of the server offered advice to aspiring creators. This continued at MINECON Earth 2018 and MINECON Live 2019. In 2025, the Hermits hosted a charity stream in collaboration with Mojang Studios and the Gamers Outreach Foundation. ## Exploring Hermitcraft Worlds According to the Hermitcraft wiki page, in 2024, a copy of the world used for Season 9 of Hermitcraft was released on the Marketplace as a free map. The following year, the worlds from Season 8 and Season 10 were also released. > In 2024, a copy of the world used for Season 9 of Hermitcraft was released on the Marketplace as a free map, in collaboration with "the Marketplace people." The following year, the worlds from Season 8 and Season 10 were also released. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How can I join the Hermitcraft server? Hermitcraft is a private whitelisted server. You cannot apply to join. Members are popular Minecraft content creators who are recognized by existing Hermits and invited to join. ### Can I explore the Hermitcraft worlds myself? Yes! The worlds from Seasons 8, 9, and 10 have been released as free maps on the Minecraft Marketplace, allowing any player to explore the iconic builds. ### Who runs Hermitcraft? The server was founded by Generikb on April 12, 2012. It is currently administered by Xisumavoid, one of its earliest members. ## Sources - Hermitcraft, also written as HermitCraft, is a private Minecraft whitelisted server created for and run by several YouTubers, referred to as Hermits, such as Mumbo Jumbo and Grian. — [Hermitcraft](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Hermitcraft) - It was founded by Generikb on April 12, 2012, and has continued growing with many vanilla and modded seasons, the most recent one being Season 11. — [Hermitcraft](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Hermitcraft) - The server is currently administered by Xisumavoid, one of the earliest members of the server. — [Hermitcraft](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Hermitcraft) - There are currently 25 whitelisted Hermits. — [Hermitcraft](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Hermitcraft) - At MINECON 2016, there was a panel where members of the server offered advice to aspiring creators. — [Hermitcraft](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Hermitcraft) - In 2024, a copy of the world used for Season 9 of Hermitcraft was released on the Marketplace as a free map, in collaboration with "the Marketplace people." The following year, the worlds from Season 8 and Season 10 were also released. — [Hermitcraft](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Hermitcraft)