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.

Arctic adventures

Bed wars, Faction Survival, Hunger Games, Kit PvP, Survival

Arctic Adventures is a newly created Minecraft Network, offering a Factions game mode, next to a Survival game mode with Discord-integrated proximity chat, infernal mobs, custom boss fights, more than 60 custom enchantments, economy, MCMMO, and grief prevention in player-claimed areas. For more bloodthirsty players we offer a KitPVP integration with a level up system, leaderboards, buyable kits and more! Join the Arctic Adventures server so you don’t miss a thing!Cross-Play: Java/Bedrock1.8 – 1.20

ArcticAdventures.ServeMinecraft.Net

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

Thasmor Network

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Welcome to Thasmor Network! On our server, we hope you find the best adventures, experiences and friendships. We currently offer the SurvivalPlus mod in version 1.20.1 We hope you enjoy your stay to the fullest and have fun in our community. See you in the game! 😀

mc.thasmor.net

Players:	90/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	4	Cursed Villages Purged:	4
Buildings Constructed:	37	Endless Staircases Climbed:	1
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	9	Eclipse Rings Activated:	3
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	30	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	1
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	44
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	169	Dragonkin Hatched:	1
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	15	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	5

Players:	101/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Herobrine Sightings:	3	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	2
Lost Souls Rescued:	3	Dragon Hoards Looted:	1
Potions Brewed:	129	Endless Mazes Conquered:	2
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Magic Wands Crafted:	7
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	9	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	20
Curse of Binding Applied:	3	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5
Celestial Gardens Planted:	3	Backwards Speech Heard:	6

Players:	91/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	2	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	3
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	3	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2
Crystal Wands Charged:	11	Mystic Runes Engraved:	2
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	4	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	5
Falling into the Void:	3	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	5
Dragons Tamed:	2	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1

Players:	103/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Infernal Machines Built:	1	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	9
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	1	Players Killed by Monsters:	3248
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3	Gnome Villages Protected:	7
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	10	Phantom Horses Ridden:	4
Ender Pearl Glitches:	3	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	6
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	17	Cursed Amulets Found:	0
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3	Eclipse Rings Activated:	2

Players:	99/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	0	Alien Abductions:	5
Talking Trees Consulted:	1	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1
Love Letters Sent:	16	Horror Stories Survived:	6
Orbs of Power Found:	8	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4
Players Killed by Monsters:	5882	Chimeras Created:	3
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	1
Evil Twin Fights:	2	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	6

Players:	94/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2
Heroic Legacies Created:	4	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	3
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	1
Secret Guilds Joined:	4	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	11
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Falling into the Void:	1
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	4	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	36
Buildings Constructed:	43	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	3

Players:	102/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Dragonkin Hatched:	5
Void Armor Forged:	13	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	4
Meteorite Armor Created:	15	Phantom Knights Defeated:	2
Enchanted Armories Found:	10	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	7
Legendary Titles Earned:	3	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	3
Portal Loops Escaped:	0	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	8
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	50	Gods Slained:	2

Players:	103/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Buildings Constructed:	39	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	5
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1
Teleportation Mishaps:	3	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	2
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2	Infernal Machines Built:	2
Underground Cities Explored:	3	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	1
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2	Epic Weapons Forged:	5
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	1	Living Shadows Defeated:	4

Players:	90/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Omnipotent Charms Created:	4	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2
Legendary Scepters Created:	5	Crystal Wands Charged:	13
Fairy Circles Danced In:	7	Magic Wands Crafted:	24
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	83
Emeralds Found:	4956	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	1
Love Letters Sent:	18	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3
Rainbows Spotted:	5	Players Killed by Monsters:	5236

Players:	102/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Star Shards Collected:	112	Hidden Villages Discovered:	2
Backwards Speech Heard:	4	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	3
Meteorites Collected:	4	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	5
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1	Forbidden Doors Opened:	1
Magical Ponies Rescued:	2	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	3	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	2
Whispering Shadows Heard:	0	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	3

Players:	109/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Infernal Machines Built:	0	Magic Wands Crafted:	12
Players Killed by Monsters:	3054	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	29
Divine Relics Bestowed:	6	Alternate Realities Explored:	3
Fairy Circles Danced In:	6	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5
Wyrmholes Dug:	2	Legendary Items Repaired:	5
New Chunks Explored:	640590	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3
Battle Standards Raised:	6	Demon Skulls Collected:	45

Players:	102/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Teleportation Mishaps:	2	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	6
Mineshafts Explored:	2	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	7
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3	Phantom Horses Ridden:	2
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	5	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1
Shadow Realms Conquered:	0	Vanishing Structures Built:	3
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	0	Crystal Caves Mapped:	5
Players Killed by Monsters:	2603	Immortal Potions Brewed:	9

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2	Whispering Caves Entered:	6
Astral Staffs Crafted:	9	Evil Twin Fights:	5
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2	Dragons Tamed:	1
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	3	Eclipse Rings Activated:	3
Rainbows Spotted:	7	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5
Paranormal Events Investigated:	4	Cosmic Pies Baked:	7
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5	Chimeras Created:	4

Players:	90/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3	Time-Warping Watches Found:	1
Fairy Circles Danced In:	12	Wailing Winds Heard:	1
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	18	Reality Distortions Fixed:	2
Dragons Tamed:	4	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2
Astral Mages Summoned:	4	Lost Souls Rescued:	3
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Vanishing Structures Built:	4

Players:	96/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Arcane Towers Raised:	2	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	4
Cozy Campfires Lit:	16	Invisible Pathways Walked:	3
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3	Horror Stories Survived:	1
Wailing Winds Heard:	2	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	3
Magic Crystals Found:	13	Players Killed by Monsters:	4530
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	1	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1