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AFK loot farming

DonutSMP is a survival server where resource farming is central to progression. MinecraftAfkBots lets you keep your account online at your farms 24/7, accumulating drops and resources while you are away from your computer.

How loot farming works on DonutSMP

On survival servers like DonutSMP, your farms only work when you are nearby to keep the chunks loaded. Mob spawners, crop farms, and redstone contraptions all stop when you log off. By keeping your bot AFK at your farm, resources continue to accumulate around the clock.

Setting up AFK loot farming

1

Build your farm first

Before setting up the bot, log in normally and build your farm. Common loot farms on DonutSMP include mob grinders, cactus farms, sugar cane farms, and iron golem farms. Make sure your farm has a collection point where items accumulate.

2

Connect with MinecraftAfkBots

Follow the DonutSMP connection guide to set up your account and connect.

3

Set up a teleport macro

Create a connect macro that teleports your bot to the farm. Common commands:

  • /home farm - If you set a home at your farm
  • /warp farms - If the server has a farm warp
  • /tpa [alt] - Teleport to another account at the farm
4

Configure anti-AFK

Enable anti-AFK with a 30-60 second randomized interval. DonutSMP typically has a 5-10 minute AFK kick timer, so movement every minute is plenty.

5

Enable auto reconnect

SMP servers restart regularly for maintenance. Enable auto reconnect with a 30-60 second delay so your bot re-joins and teleports back to the farm after each restart.

Best farms for AFK loot

  • Mob grinder - Collects bones, arrows, gunpowder, string, and rotten flesh. Great for XP if the server gives idle XP from nearby kills.
  • Iron golem farm - Generates iron ingots passively. One of the most profitable AFK farms on any SMP.
  • Sugar cane / bamboo farm - Zero-tick designs may be patched, but observer-based farms work reliably while chunks are loaded.
  • Cactus farm - Simple and effective for generating XP through furnace smelting or selling to shop.
  • Enderman farm - If you have End access, enderman farms drop ender pearls and provide excellent XP.

Collecting your loot

MinecraftAfkBots keeps your bot at the farm so items collect in hoppers and chests. When you are ready, log into Minecraft normally from your PC and collect everything from the storage system. You can monitor item accumulation through the bot viewer to check if chests are filling up.

Note:Make sure your farm has enough storage capacity for overnight or multi-day AFK sessions. Overflowing hoppers cause lag and items may despawn.

Tip:Set a home point right at the collection area of your farm using /sethome farm so the connect macro always puts your bot in the optimal spot.

Last updated: February 2026