If you don't want an automatic update at every startup, you can perform a manual update at any time: Go to the tab.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | "Failed to download server.met" | URL dead or HTTPS mismatch | Replace URL; try HTTP version | | Servers remain empty after update | File corrupted or wrong format | Manually download & check with met file reader | | eMule crashes after update | Merged corrupted entries | Restore from backup server.met.old (eMule creates one) | | Auto-update option grayed out | Old eMule version (<0.50a) | Upgrade or use external script | | Duplicate servers appear | Multiple merges | Enable "Remove duplicate servers" (right-click Servers pane) | emule server list auto update
Maintaining a healthy and secure server list is critical for getting the most out of eMule , one of the oldest and most reliable peer-to-peer file-sharing clients still active today. Because servers frequently go offline or are replaced by "fakes" that can compromise your privacy, setting up an feature is the most efficient way to ensure you are always connecting to reliable nodes. Why Auto-Update Your Server List? If you don't want an automatic update at
