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.

AncientOak

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, Survival, Towny

Welcome to AncientOak!

We are a family-oriented Minecraft server that offers fun and safe gameplay for the whole family. Our server is spooky-themed, and you will see spooky theme throughout the server. We have excellent staff who genuinely care about the members. Unlike most servers where you have to pay for special ranks and perks using real money, we have made everything available in-game and purchasable with in-game currency, ensuring the server is fair to all who play.

Plugins: • Towny • SlimeFun • Chestshop • PyroFishing • PyroMining

ancientoak.mc.gg

Sanctum Network

Earth, Economy, Factions, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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400 Sci-Fi Mods in 1.20.1 Play as a dragon Build Factories Make your Meka-Suit Become the strongest Mage with your custom abilities

sanctum.network

WaveyMC Survival

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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We are a 1.20.1 Survival Multiplayer (SMP) server with many cool features to keep our players having a great time. This includes features such as: Quests, a Level System, Factories, Deliveries, Random Teleport (RTP), Coins and much more!

As a server we aim to provide a welcoming yet exciting experience with our Minecraft game server. At WaveyMC we have taken the time to develop an experience that will truly keep the blockcrafters crafting blocks!

DISCORD: https://discord.waveymc.net

play.waveymc.net

ThunderMC

LifeSteal, PvP, Survival

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ThunderMC [BoxPvP]

Season 1 is out now!!! Mine your way to better gear Packed with tons of PvP Play Now! Why Not? The IP is: play.thundermc.net We are waiting for you! Good luck and Have fun! Also, make sure to join our discord https://discord.gg/thundermc

play.thundermc.net

Hylex

Bedwars, Mini Games, Parkour, Skywars

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We are a Brazilian minigame server in Minecraft Java Edition with more than 10 thousand daily players, made up of thousands of people who are fanatical about the game and totally addicted to BedWars, SkyWars, The Bridge, Build Battle, Duels, RankUP and other various minigames.

What are you waiting for? Get in there, let’s play!

Access Hylex via the IP hylex.gg or original.hylex.gg, available for the original and alternative versions of the game.

Discord: https://discord.gg/hylex Website: https://hylex.gg/

Hylex is a Brazilian server of minigames in Minecraft Java Edition with over 10,000 daily players. Its community is made up of thousands of Minecraft fanatics who are totally addicted to minigames like BedWars, SkyWars, The Bridge, Build Battle, Duels, RankUP and others.

hylex.gg

ResGamingInc Mystical Block Server

Skyblock, Survival

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Enjoy ya selves and Be Nice simple as that please join our discord and help us grow into a bigger community with others and various games to share Using Mystical Block 2.7.3 https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/mystical-block forge-36.2.34

resgamingincminecraft.ddns.net:30153

Nova Gilded Aegis

Cross-Play, Survival

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Here at Nova Gilded Aegis, We are a community oriented server! We believe that without the players we wouldn’t be here so we focus on listening to what our players want! We have a variety of plugins, there is always something for everyone, whether is be jobs, PvP (which is toggle-able of course!), Or clans. We have something for all. With staff ready to lend a helping hand, we look forward to seeing you around!

novagildedaegis.cloudnord.net:21932

ThreadsMine – Grief and Anarchy

Anarchy, Economy, KitPvP, PvP, Vanilla

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Do you want to test your survival skills and plunge into a world full of dangers? Welcome to the ThreadsMine server – a place where exciting adventures and adrenaline-pumping battles await. Here you can express yourself in a real griefer atmosphere! The ability to destroy, loot and spy – choose your path and create chaos around you!

On the ThreadsMine server, a world of full PVP awaits you, where every step could be your last. Powerful PvP battles with other players, capturing bases and battles for resources will become your daily reality.

Our server offers unique plugins and modifications that will allow you to unleash your griefing potential. Create secret bases, build traps, use secret passages and plot betrayals. Your imagination will not be limited!

Join the ThreadsMine server and become a real griefer! But be prepared for a brutal struggle for survival and seizure of territory. Only the strongest and most cunning survive here.

Don’t hesitate, come and become a part of our lawless world! This place is only for real griefers, and there is no place for weaklings!

mc.threadsmine.ru

Secura Network

Bedwars, Cross-Play, Pixelmon, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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Secura Network is a Hispanic Server 1.8 – 1.20.1Java and Bedrock which currently has 3 modalities:

Pixelmon: Pokemon Mod. Forge 1.12.2 + Pixelmon Mod Survival: Vanilla Minecraft style mod 1.8 – 1.20.1 Boxpvp: Combat Mode 1.8 – 1.20.1

What are you waiting for? Join our community!! IP: play.mcsecuranet.com Discord: https://discord.gg/HABdCMsHqB

play.mcsecuranet.com

AngelicMC

KitPvP

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Italian server open to all Minecraft Java players | premium and SP. we are opening a server dedicated to competitive modes and much more. we are born in 2020 with the name AngelicMC and now the staffers’ dream is becoming reality. We hope all of you Minecraft players can come in and enjoy a great experience on our server.

mc.angelicmc.com

Externium

PvP, Survival, Towny

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Welcome to Externium – Epic Bosses and PvP! Discover a unique world where special enchantments boost your abilities and face epic bosses for exclusive treasures. Participate in exciting PvP events and be part of an active community in our city, where collaboration is key.

Featured Features: Special Enchantments to enhance your items. Face epic bosses and unlock new dimensions.

PvP Events and Challenges: Participate in PvP events full of action and strategy.

Explore the City: Join an active community to trade and improve your skills.

City Invasions: Experience the thrill of invasions, defend or attack for victory.

externiummc.holy.gg:25819

BlastFire

Prison, PvP, Survival

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BlastFire is a skymine you have a arena and crates always an event! You can PVP in the arena and there are always upgrades so stay tuned! Begin with mining the event block or just the wood! then upgrade your tools and go to the next block!! There are even Ogs!!

play.blastfire.online

Greed Isle

Economy, PvE, Survival

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What makes us unique? Custom Modeled Cosmetics, Player Warps, Player Economy, Claiming System, Voting ranks, and so much more!

We wish to make the most fair survival server possible that being not P2W and keeping both old and new players in mind. We don’t sell ranks, keys, or items that gives other players advantages over you. We truly just want to have fun and connect with you, and we hope to see you soon!!

mc.greedisle.xyz

TerraRealms Network

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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Welcome to TerraRealms, where you’ll find a vibrant community with dedicated owners committed to actively fixing bugs and glitches. Our mission is to craft the server you’ve all been searching for. Tired of being the sole player grinding for in-game rewards because you lack the time or resources? Look no further! You can now purchase items with ease, using either in-game currency or ‘TerraHards’.

What are you waiting for? It may sound too good to be true, but you’re in for a delightful surprise. Join us now at play.terrarealms.net and become part of our thriving community!

play.terrarealms.net

The Respawn Point

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Survival

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The Respawn Point is a discord community that has expanded to allowing new players to join our Minecraft SMP Server with economy and MCMMO all players must link with our discord bot when joining. https://discord.gg/XASMYfNwrA

We have recently upgraded our servers and moved to BungeeCord to allow expansion to new game modes. players must be of age of 13+ Griefing is not allowed and grief prevention is in place. all servers are running paper with dupe protection and anti xray

game-servers.myhomenetworks.com:25577

AriseCity

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, Factions, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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Arisecity is a Java/Bedrock comp Kingdoms and Earth themed server with heavy emphasis on pvp, wars, countries and grinding. Mainly vanilla combat with some balance changes.

play.arisecity.net

Players:	101/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Evil Twin Fights:	2	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	4
Ancient Guardians Awoken:	1	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	11	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1	Vanishing Items Found:	2
Whispering Caves Entered:	2	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	5
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	55
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	23	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	3

Players:	91/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magical Frogs Kissed:	8	Lava Oceans Crossed:	1
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Chaos Gates Opened:	3
Forbidden Tomes Read:	3	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	6
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	2	Endless Legions Commanded:	46
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	6
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	6	Wilderness Tamed:	6
Celestial Beings Befriended:	1	Star Shards Collected:	132

Players:	91/800	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	3	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2
Epic Mounts Acquired:	3	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Endless Mazes Conquered:	3	Runes Activated:	3
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	1	Invisible Pathways Walked:	6
Immortal Potions Brewed:	6	Titanic Battles Fought:	12
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Epic Shields Constructed:	39	Herobrine Sightings:	3

Players:	95/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Astral Amulets Crafted:	16	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Ancient Ruins Explored:	2	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	10	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3
Astral Mages Summoned:	2	Ender Pearl Glitches:	3
Infernal Machines Built:	2	Chimeras Created:	3
Omnipotent Charms Created:	2	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	3
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	10	Soul Swords Wielded:	5

Players:	104/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	186	Cursed Amulets Found:	1
Vanishing Structures Built:	3	Soul Contracts Signed:	5
Epic Mounts Acquired:	6	Phantom Ships Sailed:	3
Epic Bosses Defeated:	1	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2
Astral Mages Summoned:	2	Unseen Monsters Slain:	2
Lost Cities Unearthed:	3	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2
Crops Grown:	2155	Teleportation Mishaps:	5

Players:	102/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Epic Quests Completed:	30	Battle Standards Raised:	15
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2	Alternate Realities Explored:	2
Magic Crystals Found:	11	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11
Ghost Trains Ridden:	1	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	19
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	13	Enchanted Forests Planted:	11
Epic Battles Fought:	15	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	33
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2	Secret Passages Found:	6

Players:	106/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Divine Scrolls Written:	17	Demonic Pacts Formed:	3
Shadow Figures Spotted:	10	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	10
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	7	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4
Cursed Taverns Survived:	4	Haunted Chests Opened:	10
Wyrmholes Dug:	9	Mythical Swords Crafted:	69
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0
Ores Mined:	9939	Forbidden Relics Collected:	10

Players:	92/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Enchantments Applied:	62	Demonic Pacts Formed:	1
Battle Standards Raised:	5	Titanic Battles Fought:	27
Elemental Crystals Collected:	92	Dragon Eggs Found:	5533
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3
Spectral Entities Defeated:	7	Evil Twin Fights:	3
Glitched Entities Encountered:	4	Twisted Realms Survived:	1
Soul Contracts Signed:	3	Endless Mazes Conquered:	2

Players:	103/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	9	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	1	Holy Grails Found:	2
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	1	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	3
Meteorite Armor Created:	27	Magical Ponies Rescued:	4
Mythical Quests Completed:	32	Phoenix Feathers Found:	11
Crystal Caves Mapped:	3	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	3	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	14

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Rainbows Spotted:	3	Secret Guilds Joined:	1
Phoenix Feathers Found:	6	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2
Mineshafts Explored:	5	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	10
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	3
Underground Cities Explored:	5	Shadow Figures Spotted:	7
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Unique Catgirls Spotted:	9
Animals Bred:	32	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	29

Players:	103/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Animals Bred:	59	Horror Stories Survived:	7
Ancient Ruins Explored:	5	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1
Living Shadows Defeated:	1	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	13	Endless Mazes Conquered:	4
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	1	Royal Decrees Issued:	4
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	6	Forbidden Tomes Read:	2
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	9	Lost Cities Unearthed:	3

Players:	100/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3	Forbidden Doors Opened:	1
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Unseen Monsters Slain:	8
Dimension Hops:	5	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	7	Blood Moons Survived:	2
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	45	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	19
Towns Built:	3	Cosmic Pies Baked:	8
Underground Cities Explored:	5	Star Shards Collected:	159

Players:	110/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	23	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	14
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	9	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5	Alternate Realities Explored:	5
Orbs of Power Found:	7	Epic Battles Fought:	7
Secret Libraries Discovered:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	10
Undead Armies Raised:	1	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	12
Haunted Chests Opened:	6	Falling into the Void:	1

Players:	107/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Secret Guilds Joined:	2	Astral Projections Made:	2
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2	Cursed Scrolls Read:	3
Magical Frogs Kissed:	8	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	3
Phantom Blocks Placed:	6	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	4
Love Letters Sent:	14	Magical Ponies Rescued:	3
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	12	Lost Cities Unearthed:	5
Zombie Dances:	8	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	10

Players:	93/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Celestial Events Witnessed:	4	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Infinity Stones Found:	3
Powerful Allies Recruited:	2	Epic Mounts Acquired:	2
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3
Wilderness Tamed:	10	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	3
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	2	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	12

Players:	98/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	26	Whispering Caves Entered:	6
Magical Frogs Kissed:	5	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	9	Ender Pearl Glitches:	2
Soul Contracts Signed:	1	Invisible Walls Found:	2
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	10	Orbs of Power Found:	4
Omnipotent Charms Created:	4	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	3
Divine Spears Created:	23	Forbidden Doors Opened:	3