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| Feature | eMule Server List | Kad Network | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Central servers (single point of failure) | Fully decentralized | | Search Speed | Instant (indexed) | Slower (relayed queries) | | Anonymity | Low (servers see your IP and queries) | Higher (no central log) | | File Sources | Limited to that server's users | Global network | | Blocking | Easy to block (ISP level) | Very difficult to block |
"Update server list when connecting to a server." (This prevents a bad server from rewriting your clean list). Uncheck "Update server list when a client connects."
Somewhere, a server in Romania, its fans long since seized, processed its last request. But in a suburban basement, the list refreshed. The green leaves returned.
Even with a perfect server list, you may occasionally encounter issues. Here are the most common problems and solutions.
: Set "Remove dead servers after X retries" to a low number (e.g., 5) to clear out inactive entries automatically. Smart Updates "Update server list when connecting to a server" "Update server list when a client connects" Emule Server List
Paste one of the following verified URLs into the text file:
| Server Name | IP Address | Port | Users (approx.) | Shared Files (approx.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 45.82.80.155 | 5687 | ~47,397 | ~26.7 Million | | eMule Sunrise | 176.123.5.89 | 4725 | ~32,718 | ~10.8 Million | | GrupoTS Server | 46.105.126.71 | 4661 | ~30,000 | ~4.5 Million | | Peerates.net | 62.210.28.77 | 7111 | ~20,000 | ~3.2 Million | | !! Sharing-Devils No.2 !! | 85.121.5.137 | 4232 | ~6,766 | ~3.8 Million | | Mazinga Server | 37.15.61.236 | 4232 | ~6,526 | ~1.3 Million |
As of May 2026, the eDonkey network landscape has changed, but several robust and highly reliable servers remain active. The table below shows a selection of the most stable and well-populated servers available today. For the most up-to-date list, it's always best to use the automatic update methods described in the next section.
You should now see a populated list of 50–150 active servers. Sort by "Users" to see the most populated. | Feature | eMule Server List | Kad
https://groups.to/forum/emule (an active community board). Server IPs change weekly, so staying active in forums is better than relying on a static blog post like this one.
Some advanced users prefer addresses.dat files. You can find these on forums like:
Malicious entities host fake eMule servers to log user IP addresses, track download habits, or flood the network with corrupted, fake files.
Tom’s post explained:
Paste a reliable server.met URL, such as http://upd.emule-security.org/server.met , and save the file. Navigate to the Servers tab in the main eMule window. Locate the box labeled "Update server.met from URL" . Paste a valid URL and click Update . Security Best Practices Serverlist update - FAQ - eMule Security
Paste one of the trusted URLs below into the text file that opens:
Instead of typing IP addresses manually, you can configure eMule to download a verified list automatically using a server.met file. Follow these steps to refresh your client safely: Step 1: Clear the Old List Open your eMule client. Go to the tab. Right-click anywhere inside your current server list. Select Delete all servers . Step 2: Load a Trusted server.met URL