❓ Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know about game server monitoring, voting rules, embed badges, and ranking algorithm.
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Q: What is ServerList101.com? ▾
ServerList101.com is a premier real-time multiplayer game server directory tracking live status, player counts, uptime, and community rankings across 29 popular games including Counter-Strike 2, Minecraft, Rust, DayZ, SAMP, GTA MTA, and Palworld. It is completely free for both server owners and players.
Q: How do I add my game server to the list? ▾
Adding your server takes less than 30 seconds! Click on "+ Add Server" in the navigation, select your game, enter your public IP address and port (plus query port if applicable), select up to 5 game modes, and save. Your server will be pinged instantly and listed publicly.
Q: How does the voting system work? ▾
Players can vote for their favorite server once every 24 hours per IP address and account. Monthly votes reset on the 1st day of each month to keep competition fair, while total votes are tracked permanently. Servers with the most monthly votes rank higher in default search results.
Q: What are VIP and FEATURED server promotions? ▾
VIP servers are highlighted with premium golden badges and guaranteed top placement above standard listings. FEATURED (TOP) servers receive prominent red badges and special homepage showcase cards. Promotions boost player acquisition by up to 500%.
Q: How often does ServerList101 ping my server status? ▾
Our high-performance query engine checks every server every 10 to 15 minutes using native game protocols (Valve A2S query for CS2/Rust/ARK, Minecraft TCP handshake, RakNet Bedrock, SAMP, and MTA). You can also trigger an instant live refresh at any time.
Q: Can I embed dynamic live status badges or vote buttons on my website? ▾
Yes! Every server has an embed code generator on its page. You can embed dynamic SVG status badges (e.g. /badge.php?id=123) and direct voting links with in-game reward callbacks into forums, Discord bots, and your website.
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