A Minecraft seed is a value used when the game generates a world. It can help you share an interesting landscape, but it is different from seeds planted on a farm. Your edition, game version and world settings also affect the terrain and features you will find.
Check the details of a seed
Copy the complete value and note the version for which it was recommended. If a guide describes a particular structure, record its coordinates too. Enter the seed when creating a new world and explore a test world first if you only want to assess the landscape. Entering a different seed does not remake an existing world into the one shown in a guide.
Choose a starting point for your project
- Look for open ground if you plan to build a large base.
- Check access to wood and water for an early survival world.
- Consider whether the surrounding routes and scenery invite further exploration.
- Save the seed, edition and settings alongside a screenshot of the location.
A useful seed gives you a starting landscape, not finished buildings or a replacement for crafting. Choose one that suggests a project you want to work on and provides a setting you will enjoy returning to.
Learn more: Official information about Minecraft worlds.