| Feature | Server List | Kad Network | |--------|------------|-------------| | Needs updating | Yes (frequent) | No (once bootstrapped) | | Privacy | Low (server sees everything) | High (no central point) | | Reliability | Poor (servers die) | Excellent (self-healing) | | Auto-update | Available but risky | Not needed |
URL into the file. For example, a widely used safe source is from eMule Security and close the Notepad file. Refine Settings To keep your list "clean," uncheck "Update server list when connecting to a server" "Update server list when a client connects"
Common source types:
Paste your chosen server.met link and click the button. Recommended Security Settings
: Check the box for "Auto-update server list at startup" . Edit the Address List : Click the List... or Edit button next to that option. A Notepad file named addresses.dat will open. Paste your URL into the file, save it, and close Notepad. emule server list auto update
: Open your eMule client and click the Preferences button in the top toolbar.
Beyond simple connectivity issues, failing to update your server list poses security risks. | Feature | Server List | Kad Network
Look for the section labeled . Here you will see an option to "Update server.met when starting" and a field for a URL.