Question	Answer
Are Minecraft servers down?	Check the server’s status on its official website or forums. Servers may go down due to maintenance or issues with hosting providers.
Are Minecraft servers free?	Some are free to join, but hosting typically incurs costs covered by subscriptions, donations, or in-game purchases.
Are Minecraft servers cross-platform?	Servers running Bedrock Edition support cross-platform play. Java Edition servers require plugins like GeyserMC for cross-play.
Can Minecraft servers detect Xray?	Yes, anti-cheat plugins like OreObfuscator can detect or prevent Xray use.
How do Minecraft servers make money?	Through donations, in-game purchases (e.g., cosmetics), and subscription fees for premium access.
What Minecraft servers have Bedwars?	Hypixel is the most popular server offering Bedwars.
Where to buy Minecraft servers?	Hosting services like Apex Hosting, Shockbyte, and BisectHosting sell server hosting packages.
Why are Minecraft servers so expensive?	Costs scale with server performance, capacity, and hosting location.

Aires Network

Competitive Factions Skyblock Prison Kit PVP Multiplayer Gaming Community Server Online Survival Creative RPG MMORPG Sandbox Adventure Minecraft Gamemodes Economy PvP, Factions, FTB, KitPvP, Prison, Skyblock

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Aires Network is a brand new Factions-Centric Server starting the inaugural season of our Competitive Factions on Saturday, July 6th. Our goal is to bring together new and old players to enjoy a multitude of gamemodes, including Skyblock, Prison, Kit PVP, and more. Aires Network was created with the desire to satisfy the parts of the community who have been uninterested in other servers, and we put a large emphasis on listening to our community because of that. We hope you enjoy what we have to offer, and we will continue to work hard to create a solid server for everyone to enjoy.

play.mc-aires.com

Infinity Craft

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival, Survival Games

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Survival Custom non-premium Bedrock and Java server, we have a bench, protection blocks, new rpg armor, crates, jobs, clan war, fishing system, bar, auctions, missions, votes, dungeons, pvp arena, rank up, marketplace , fishing and among other things.

play.infinitycraftnet.com

MatriLand

Bedwars, Cross-Play, LifeSteal, Mini Games, Survival

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MatriLand Network is a Java/Bedrock cross-play Minecraft server from Bangladesh. It is a survival server with a custom-made map, economy features, and minigames. Need another reason to join MatriLand Network? How about this: the server tries to stay online 24/7, so it will always be ready to play whenever you are!Discord: https://discord.gg/HbqNbKmpgu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matriland

play.matriland.net:25655

Epirate

Earth, Economy, MCMMO, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay, Towny

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What can Epirate offer? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Build your own Town and Nation Create your own Block-Built ships Wage Wars against other towns and Nations Guns, Custom Medieval Weapons, PotPVP Live Map of Europe you can view on your browser Custom Hats for Combat Sea Monsters! Cannons and Naval Regions Missions, Seasons, Temperature And so much more i can’t fit in here! Discord – https://discord.gg/c99g8N2zvw

epirate.usga.me:33181

FoundersMC

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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FOUNDERSMC [1.20.4]

Server IP : foundersmc.survival-zone.comServer is not pay2win. Survival made to be challenging. Lands claiming and fly on claimed plots. Roleplay with mcmmo and jobs. Added content for enchanting, farming, fishing, mining, mobs and spawners. Fair gameplay and effort based ranks. Custom items like wings, armors, weapons and tools.Features: ▫️ Advanced Enchantments ▫️ Auction house▫️ BetterRTP▫️ Chest sorting▫️ Chest shops▫️ Custom item crates▫️ Custom mobs and bosses▫️ Custom tags▫️ Dynamp▫️ Free Ranks with essential perks ▫️ Item broadcast▫️ Item filter▫️ Jobs▫️ Lands claiming▫️ Levelled mobs▫️ Mcmmo▫️ Player warps▫️ Player trading▫️ PyroFarming▫️ PyroFishing▫️ PyroMining▫️ PyroSpawners▫️ Resource worlds▫️ Voting systemDiscord server link: https://discord.gg/5XkQPrFGJV

foundersmc.survival-zone.com

DusKraft Network

Economy, PvP, Survival, Survival Games

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Java and Bedrock Survival Custom: Daily and weekly Koth Mina PVP, Arena PVP, Bosses Rankups, Custom Trades, etc… Custom Enchantments

mc.duskraft.com

Sword

PvP, Raiding, Survival

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Gladius prides itself on creating a fun anarchy environment without the hacking. Gladius offers no pay-to-win, no land claim, and little rules. Players are free to kill each other and do whatever they want all night long! Start a society? Raid everyone? Survive solo on the edge of the world? Gladius is the place for you!SEMI-ANARCHY, NO LAND CLAIM, NO CRYSTAL PVPDISCORD: https://discord.gg/28dC355FWn

147.135.31.189

Noxian Network

Economy, OneBlock, PvP, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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Our server has everything you need, including a fantastic adventure through survival, custom and classic modes, along with many more pvp-focused modes such as: ffa and boxpvp.And if you’re a Bedrock user, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered! Simply connect to our server using the IP address bd.noxian.xyz and the default port 19132. Join us today and discover the best Minecraft experience!

mc.noxian.xyz

CafeSMP

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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[BEDROCK SUPPORT] [ JAVA SUPPORT] [NEWLY RELEASED SMP] smp.cafe is the much-needed, new, and exciting network providing a fresh, up-to-date, and continuously polished experience that caters to any player, from the total newbie to the polished veteran. Currently featuring the Survival gamemode.

join.smp.cafe

GoVibe

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvE, PvP

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Need a server? MineVibe is a brand new Lifesteal SMP server filled with tons of amazing features! We have an active playerbase, weekly events, and much more! See you there!

join.minevibe.fun

Void Realms

Creative, Cross-Play, Economy, Skyblock, Survival, Towny

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Void Realms We’re a community-oriented server that was created by the players, for the players. We offer traditional servers with our own unique twist you won’t find anywhere else.Skyblock: – Slimefun, Harvesters (Androids/Minions), Liquid Tanks, Cargo Transport, Machines, Island Top, Quests, Tinker’s Construct, Player Ranks, Chest Shops, Admin Shop, and more!Towny: – Custom Town Plugin System, Slimefun, Graves, RPG Style Skills, Custom Mobs, Player Ran Economy, Pwarps, PyroMining, PyroFishing, PyroFarming, Custom Terrain, Custom Enchants, Jobs, Mob Arena, Regenerating Structure Loot, Custom Items, and more!Creative: – Plots, WorldEdit, Decorative Heads, Vote Shop!Extra Info: ⮞ Bedrock + Java Compatible! ⮞ IP: play.voidrealms.net ⮞ Java Port: 25565 ⮞ Bedrock Port: 19132

play.voidrealms.net

Pump Power

Factions, PvE, PvP, Survival

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PumpKraft is a modded MC community welcoming new players! We currently are hosting a BRAND NEW Prominence 2 [RPG] server ready to join! With custom commands (tpa/homes/warps), active staff, and regular special events I’m sure you’ll have a great time in our community!

pr2.pumpkraft.net

PixelGrew

Cross-Play, Earth, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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The 1.20 Minecraft Earth Server with exciting gameplay and unique features!IP: play.pixelgrew.net Bedrock IP: bedrock.pixelgrew.net Bedrock port: 19132Discord: https://discord.gg/MXyTb7mV63

play.pixelgrew.net

PortalMC

Survival

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Discover the best survival server. PortalMC is a server with an active community where you can take your own adventure. There are custom boxes with mythical items, villagers to trade op items, different warps to maximize your experience, and much more! Join us!

portalmc.lat:25572

DSBM Network

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

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Dive into ‘DSBM ADVENTURE’ for a unique Minecraft experience! Our server boasts custom-built landscapes, challenging dungeons, and a dynamic quest system to keep you on your toes. Connect with fellow players, form alliances, and showcase your skills. With a dedicated IP at play.dsbm.uk, the journey begins now. Are you ready for the ultimate Minecraft adventure?

Play.dsbm.uk

DinoSMP

Cross-Play, Economy, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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DinoSMP is a new 1.20 SMP server focused on providing a safe and enjoyable place to play Minecraft. Our server revolves around vanilla Minecraft, with a handful of enhancements.– Grief Prevention – Chest Shops – Player Warps – Fossil Forge – Vote Tiers – QuestsCome join DinoSMP today and become apart of our awesome community!Server IP: dinosmp.net Bedrock Port: 19135

dinosmp.net

Players:	97/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Astral Staffs Crafted:	12	Legendary Items Repaired:	2
Whispering Shadows Heard:	2	Pirate Ships Raided:	1
Mystic Runes Engraved:	7	Mineshafts Explored:	2
Backwards Speech Heard:	1	Epic Weapons Forged:	2
Eerie Music Discs Played:	5	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2	Invisible Walls Found:	3
Forbidden Tomes Read:	3	Legendary Heroes Trained:	4

Players:	105/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Elemental Crystals Collected:	78	Dragonkin Hatched:	1
Soul Swords Wielded:	6	Invisible Pathways Walked:	3
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	7	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	15
Soul Contracts Signed:	3	Crystal Palaces Visited:	3
Curse of Binding Applied:	4	World-Altering Spells Cast:	2
Holy Grails Found:	5	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	15
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	12	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1

Players:	110/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Void Gems Collected:	10	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3	Endless Night Skies:	3
Whispering Shadows Heard:	5	Haunted Forests Traversed:	6
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	3	Mystic Runes Engraved:	6
Enchanted Forests Planted:	9	Love Letters Sent:	20
Epic Weapons Forged:	8	Meteorite Armor Created:	25
Titanic Battles Fought:	20	Battle Standards Raised:	10

Players:	104/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Ancient Ruins Explored:	3	Star Shards Collected:	187
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	0
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	2
Teleportation Mishaps:	4	Haunted Forests Traversed:	5
Paranormal Events Investigated:	1	Invisible Walls Found:	4
Epic Battles Fought:	13	Unseen Monsters Slain:	8
Rainbows Spotted:	10	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	22

Players:	99/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1	Void Armor Forged:	24
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	12	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3
Demon Skulls Collected:	44	Astral Projections Made:	4
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	14	Lost Cities Unearthed:	3
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	9	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	1
Rainbows Spotted:	4	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	4

Players:	103/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Mythical Relics Collected:	8	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	9
Celestial Beings Befriended:	4	Infinite Doors Opened:	3
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2	Talking Trees Consulted:	6
Endless Legions Commanded:	19	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	6
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2	Epic Mounts Acquired:	2
Secret Libraries Discovered:	3	Mimic Chests Discovered:	1
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2

Players:	91/600	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	3
Void Gems Collected:	12	Celestial Beings Befriended:	3
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2	Crystal Palaces Visited:	2
New Chunks Explored:	387296	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4
Omnipotent Charms Created:	3	Dragons Tamed:	5
Gnome Villages Protected:	7	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	6	Dragon Hoards Looted:	3

Players:	97/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	14	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	3
Crops Grown:	6696	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2
Dragonkin Hatched:	4	Astral Projections Made:	3
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	7	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	4
Legendary Items Repaired:	7	Soul Contracts Signed:	4
Cursed Lands Purified:	5	Teleportation Mishaps:	2
Vanishing Structures Built:	1	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1

Players:	94/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Epic Shields Constructed:	29	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	1
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1	Buildings Constructed:	47
Vanishing Structures Built:	2	Magical Ponies Rescued:	3
Emeralds Found:	6301	Legendary Scepters Created:	2
Mimic Chests Discovered:	3	Goblin Markets Raided:	6
Talking Trees Consulted:	3	Magical Moments Shared:	9
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	1	Titanic Battles Fought:	21

Players:	105/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Zombie Dances:	6	Soul Swords Wielded:	2
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3	Arcane Towers Raised:	3
Glorious Feasts Held:	12	Phantom Knights Defeated:	2
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	200	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	4	Runes Activated:	6
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	2	Celestial Events Witnessed:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Elemental Crystals Collected:	56

Players:	101/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Pirate Ships Captured:	2	Cursed Swords Broken:	1
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Astral Staffs Crafted:	16
Whispering Shadows Heard:	3	Celestial Events Witnessed:	1
Phoenix Feathers Found:	12	Magic Items Found:	6579
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	1
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2	Ancient Ruins Explored:	5
Endless Night Skies:	3	Powerful Allies Recruited:	5

Players:	96/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Crystal Wands Charged:	20	Phantom Rings Equipped:	14
Chimeras Created:	4	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	1
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	3	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	40
Magic Wands Crafted:	7	Mystic Runes Engraved:	1
Cursed Villages Purged:	2	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Wyrmholes Dug:	3
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	8	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	4

Players:	105/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Mines Excavated:	1042	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	11	Animals Bred:	84
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1
Shattered Realms Restored:	1	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	36
Runes Activated:	8	Towns Built:	6
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	8
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	8	Cosmic Pies Baked:	3

Players:	106/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4
Villages Defended:	18	Vanishing Items Found:	5
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0	Epic Bosses Defeated:	4
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5	Orbs of Power Found:	4
Epic Battles Fought:	19	Omnipotent Charms Created:	4
Runes Activated:	6	Mineshafts Explored:	3
Secret Guilds Joined:	5	Epic Weapons Forged:	9