For years, the terms "eMule" and "Server List" went hand in hand. If you wanted to download a file, the first step was hunting down a valid server.met file to populate your list of connection nodes. However, the landscape of the eDonkey network has changed drastically. If you are looking for an "eMule KAD server list," you may be searching for something that is no longer necessary—or potentially harmful.
Here is what you need to know about the modern eMule setup, the difference between the ED2K servers and the KAD network, and how to get connected safely in 2024. emule kad server list
Many ISPs throttle eMule traffic. Go to Preferences > Security and set "Protocol Obfuscation" to "Enabled" (not just automatic). This masks your traffic as standard HTTPS, preventing ISP throttling. Slow search/low sources:
When you first load a server list, eMule will try to connect to the top server. Wait 20 minutes. Do not spam "Connect" every 5 seconds. The network has back-off timers; forcing reconnects bans you temporarily. Many fake results from servers: