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title: Offline (cracked) client
summary: Play without buying Minecraft, using a free open-source launcher.
order: 2
---

# Offline (cracked) client

If you don't own Minecraft, you can still play on our servers that allow offline mode. We recommend **Prism Launcher** — it's open-source, free, and well-maintained.

> **Note:** offline accounts can't connect to Mojang's official servers (Hypixel, etc.). They work only on servers that explicitly allow them. Our platform supports both — when you register on Discord, you choose "Offline" account type.

## Download Prism Launcher

1. Go to [prismlauncher.org](https://prismlauncher.org/).
2. Download for your OS — Windows, macOS, Linux.
3. Install + open.

## First-time setup

On first launch, Prism asks for an account. Click **Skip** for now — we'll add an offline profile after.

1. Top right: **Accounts** → **Add Offline**.
2. Username: must match what you'll register on our Discord (3–16 characters, letters/numbers/underscore).
3. Save.

## Add a Minecraft installation

1. Main view: click **Add Instance**.
2. Pick **Vanilla** (or **Fabric** if the admin tells you to).
3. Version: **1.21.4**.
4. Name it something memorable (e.g. "automc Survival").
5. Click **OK**.

## Launch + connect

1. Double-click your instance.
2. Prism downloads the assets first time (~100 MB).
3. In Minecraft: **Multiplayer** → **Add Server** → enter the address the admin gave you.
4. Connect.

## Register on Discord first

Before connecting, you must register your username on our Discord:

1. Join the Discord server (link from the admin).
2. Run `/register`.
3. The bot DMs you — pick **Offline** account type.
4. Type the same username you set in Prism.
5. The bot saves a password — also DMs it. Keep it.

When you join the MC server, it'll ask for the password in chat: type `/login <password>`.