You should now see a populated list of 50–150 active servers. Sort by "Users" to see the most populated. The short answer: Yes, but not as your only resource.
November 2024 Next scheduled check: Update your server list no less than once every two months. Do you have a working server list URL that isn’t listed here? Community contributions are welcome. Test it, ping it, and share it responsibly. Emule Server List
Download a current server.met file from one of the trusted URLs above. You should now see a populated list of
Copy the new server.met into the Config folder. November 2024 Next scheduled check: Update your server
| 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 |
eMule supports , a decentralized network that requires no central server. In an ideal world, Kad would replace server lists entirely. However:
Why? Servers act as the "phone books" of the eDonkey2000 network. They don’t host files, but they tell your client where to find other users who do have the data you need. Without an up-to-date , your client is effectively sailing blind.