For an officially announced merger, record your account state before maintenance and verify it after access returns. Evony's September 8, 2026 announcement said players could continue through their original server entrances, the resulting server number would follow the higher SvS ranking, and personal progress would remain intact, including buildings, VIP, Gems, Gold, resources, Subordinate Cities, Generals, troops and items. Those statements apply to that announced merger round. See the official 2026 second-round server merger notice.
Direct answer: what should you do before maintenance?
Confirm that your server is actually listed, secure your login method, record important account totals and note alliance or coordination details that may need human follow-up. Do not transfer credentials to another person or use an unofficial tool.
Pre-merger checklist
Confirm official scope
Match your server against the official pair list and any in-game mail. A general merger announcement does not mean every server is included.
Verify account access
Confirm you can sign in through the linked method you normally use. Record your player ID and original server number in a private, secure place. Never share passwords or verification codes.
Create an evidence baseline
Capture unedited screenshots of key pages showing buildings, VIP, major currencies, resources, Subordinate Cities, General roster, troop overview and important inventory. These screenshots are for support evidence, not for publication.
Record social context
Note the Alliance name, leadership contacts and any scheduled battlefield or event commitments. The official merger statement protects personal progress; it does not eliminate the need to coordinate with other people after server communities combine.
Post-merger verification order
- Sign in through the original server entrance as instructed in the cited announcement.
- Confirm the displayed server and player ID.
- Check buildings and VIP.
- Check Gems, Gold and four core resources separately.
- Check Subordinate Cities, Generals, troops and inventory.
- Check Alliance membership and current event screens.
- Compare against the pre-merger baseline.
- If something is missing, preserve screenshots and contact official support with specific differences.
Practical decision framework
A mismatch is actionable when it is specific. “My account looks different” is weak evidence. “The Ore total and one named Subordinate City differ from the pre-maintenance screenshots” gives support a clearer starting point.
Do not assume a temporary display issue is permanent, but do not overwrite evidence by making many unrelated changes before documenting it.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the server is included without checking the official list.
- Relying on memory for inventory and resource totals.
- Sharing login codes with alliance members.
- Treating the resulting server number as proof that progress was lost.
- Using edited screenshots as support evidence.
FAQ
Can players use their original server entrance?
The cited 2026 announcement says they could for that merger round.
What personal data was said to remain intact?
The notice lists buildings, VIP, Gems, Gold, resources, Subordinate Cities, Generals, troops, items and other personal data.
How was the new server number chosen?
The announcement says it was based on the higher SvS ranking in the pair.
Are future merger rules guaranteed to be identical?
No. Read the official notice for the specific merger affecting your server.