
So there you have it, that is how to choose which server to join in Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker. Players who choose to create a new character on a Preferred server will get a large EXP boost for that character. Also, the Server Status page on the site will show you if a server is Preferred, Standard, or Congested. It helps to know the ecosystem of the server you are joining, as some servers are raid/endgame content-focused, while others will cater to newer players. When choosing a server, there are some extra things to look out for that can be to your advantage.

Related: How Long is Final Fantasy XIV before Endwalker? So if the server you want is not allowing new characters to be created, you may need to wait until that server's traffic dies down, typically in the morning. At times of high congestion, new characters will not be allowed to be created on that server.

The next step when choosing a server is to check the Server Status on the Final Fantasy XIV Website.
