Emule Server List ((free)) May 2026

eMule is one of the longest-standing file-sharing applications, but because it relies on the eDonkey network (eD2K) and Kad, having a proper server list is critical for connectivity.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: eMule is a file-sharing tool. This guide is for educational purposes to help users configure the software for legitimate uses (such as sharing public domain files or open-source software). Downloading copyrighted material without permission may violate laws in your jurisdiction.

Part 7: Troubleshooting Common Server List Problems

Even with a perfect Emule server list, things can go wrong.

1. The "Update Server.met from URL" Method (Easiest)

Inside eMule, go to Options > Server and paste the following URLs into the "Update Server.met from URL" field. These are maintained by the community: Emule Server List

  • https://www.emule-security.org/serverlist/server.met (Highly recommended – security focused)
  • https://upd.emule-security.net/server.met (Mirror)
  • http://peerates.net/servers.php (Peerates list, updated weekly)
  • http://www.gruk.org/server.met (Gruks list – stable but less frequently updated)

How to use: Check the box "Auto update server list on connection" and click "Apply." eMule will fetch a fresh list every time it starts.

Problem 4: Only 2-3 Servers Respond

Cause: You are using a list from 2015. Solution: Delete the entire list (Ctrl+A, Delete). Paste one of the 2024 URLs from Part 3 into the "Update Server.met from URL" field and hit "Update."

Part 4: Step-by-Step – How to Install a New Emule Server List

Let’s walk through the manual process for power users. Part 7: Troubleshooting Common Server List Problems Even

Step 1: Download a current server.met file from one of the trusted URLs above.

Step 2: Locate your eMule config folder.

  • Windows: C:\Program Files\eMule\Config\
  • Windows (portable): %APPDATA%\eMule\Config\
  • Linux (aMule): ~/.aMule/

Step 3: Back up your old server.met (rename it to server.met.old). https://www

Step 4: Copy the new server.met into the Config folder.

Step 5: Open eMule, go to the Servers tab, and press the "Refresh Server List" button (looks like two circular arrows).

You should now see a populated list of 50–150 active servers. Sort by "Users" to see the most populated.

What it was

An eMule server list was a simple text or web-hosted roster of IP addresses and ports for eMule-compatible servers. Load it into your client and you opened a gateway to thousands of distributed users. Unlike decentralized Kademlia networks that later gained prominence, these server lists gave structure — a human-assembled index that helped peers find each other quickly.