Cracked or licensed Minecraft server: the difference
A licensed server only lets in players who bought Minecraft. A cracked server lets everyone in, so a password protects your name there.
How they differ
The difference is one server setting, online-mode. When it is on, the server checks every joining player with the Minecraft account system and only lets in those with a licence. When it is off, there is no check and anyone can join, including players who own the game.
Cracked server
- Works with both cracked and licensed Minecraft.
- You can pick any name, so the server asks for a password: the first time you type
/register password password, later/login password. - The server itself stores that password. Choose one you do not use anywhere else.
Licensed server
- Works only with licensed (bought) Minecraft.
- No password needed: your Minecraft account confirms your name and skin.
- Nobody else can join under your name.
How MINELIST.LT shows it
The owner states who can join the server, and MINELIST.LT also checks it automatically. If the answer is unclear, the server is listed with the cracked ones. The server page tells you whether you can join with cracked Minecraft.
The "Failed to verify username" error
You see it when you join a licensed server with cracked Minecraft. Pick a server from the cracked list or log in with an official account. Other errors are explained in the guide How to join a Minecraft server.