If you are already connected to the eD2k network (via a server), you do not need to download a nodes.dat file manually. eMule can gather Kad nodes from your existing connections.
| Problem | Likely fix | |---------|-------------| | KAD has 0 contacts | Bootstrap again from a fresh nodes.dat | | Servers all full/timeout | Add emule-security.org server list URL | | “Low ID” in server log | Port forwarding or VPN issues | | No search results | Switch to KAD search (not server search) | emule kad server list
The eMule project and Kad network are maintained by volunteers. The server list provided here is for informational purposes only. If you experience any issues with the Kad network or servers, please report them to the eMule community forums. If you are already connected to the eD2k