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.

Flargo.net

!!IMPORTANT!! SERVER OPEN BETA OPENING 12/25/17

are you looking for a server with gun games? are you looking for real 3D weapons? are you looking for a ranking system? you want mapvote? you’ve come to the right place!! On our server you get the “real” gun game, not just swords and bows, but real WEAPONS with “realistic” weapon textures. With us you will also find a ranking system in which you can become better than your friends! Play on the most popular maps and choose the favorite! I hope to see you on the battlefield BG. the Flargo.net team

flargo.net

MineBox Network

Creative, Economy, Mini Games, Skyblock, Skywars, Survival

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Do you need a high-performance Minecraft community? Join MineBox Network! We are the number one server in quality and modalities, we take our work very seriously to progress as much as possible. We have been online for more than 5 years!

mcs.minebox.es

TavernMC

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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TavernMC is a Survival Minecraft server that adds a ton of new layers to the game. Players can team up with their friends, and explore a massive world with beautiful biomes. Be careful! because there are bears, and other creatures that spawn. Go on quests, take on some jobs, and level up to become the strongest. What makes this server unique? – Custom Mobs (Bears, Racoons, Skunks, and Bosses) – Custom Items (Ones that are better than netherite) – Custom Biomes (Over 80+ Beautiful biomes to explore) – Meant for both Casual Players and PVPers

tavernmc.net

Roleplay Hub

Anarchy, Economy, Roleplay, Survival

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mc.roleplayhub.net

Loka

Economy, Factions, PvP, Survival, Towny

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Loka is a Semi-Vanilla, PvP Survival Server that uses custom plugins to create a one of a kind Minecraft experience. Loka features a custom-written Territorial Conquest System, a very rich story, unique, talent-based Battlegrounds, ELO-rated Arenas, a custom Market, Thievery, and World Events.Loka’s biggest feature, Territories, is custom system wherein Towns vie for control of static Territory Nodes throughout our three Continents. The strongest Town or Alliance at the end of each month becomes the Capital of Loka and gets to implement global policies. Alliances, Enemies, Friends, and Mortal Enemies have been forged and destroyed through our Territory System. Territorial Conquest, Custom World, Towns, Town Industries, Jobs, PvP, Powerful Market, Thievery, Story.

play.lokamc.com

From PokeBa

Economy, Factions, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Dear PokeBalta family!We look forward to bringing you exciting news after a long wait! Our brand new season is at the door and we are sure that we will fascinate you once again with the innovations we bring. Here are some special features we have prepared for you: Version 1.16.5 and Latest Pixelmon, Exclusive Datapack, WARZONE Add-on, Fun Activities, Server Exclusive Costumes, Dungeons and MoreDon’t forget to follow our social media accounts and forums so you don’t miss this season full of exciting innovations. We look forward to collecting unique memories together in our new season! Are you ready? We are ready! We welcome you to this magical adventure. See you later!

play.pokebalta.com.tr

RealBox

Bedwars, Economy, Mini Games, PvP

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BoxPvP server. Features: Powerful hosting, nearly best anti-cheat system possible, premium plugins

play.realbox.fun

Minewind

Anarchy, Bedwars, Creative, Hardcore, KitPvP, Raiding, Survival Games

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Choose your class and go on an epic adventure to gather all the OP loot that suits your play style!

A big variety of loot can be found in any chest in the world, or traded with many villagers for emeralds. More loot can be stolen from OP monsters, but they will use it against you first!

Special events happen on spawn every few hours that offer more unique OP rewards.

At the end of the day, explore the natural beauty of Minecraft wilderness and build a work of art in the perfect spot.

For more information visit https://minewind.com

gyat.minewind.net

PocketPixels

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Pixelmon, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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All our servers offer unique and enjoyable Pixelmon experiences, for all involved in the Pixelmon community, which you won’t feel anywhere else! Our aim is to provide you with a pixelmon experience like no other filled with our custom content, events, and a one of a kind friendly community. Join our servers, and begin your adventure of a lifetime!Put your skills and knowledge to the test by challenging our 8+ Gym System, run by experienced staff members, to earn all the badges! If you’re into the competitive scene or looking for another challenge, you can challenge our Hard-Mode Gyms, Elite Four and Battle Frontier. Try our daily quests where you complete challenges to earn a range of rewards and experience the Pixelmon gameplay to its fullest!You’ll constantly see new custom content and network updates, staff members actively improving your experience, giveaways and events with prizes, and much more!Everyone can find something to do on our servers! Fitting into your play style is easy, whether it be competitive battling, trading, catching Pixelmon, hunting down legendaries, or even hanging our with friends! You’ll find a place in the PocketPixels community.

play.pocketpixels.net

VanillaPlus

Anarchy, Economy, Hardcore, PvP, Raiding, Survival, Vanilla

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NO LAND CLAIMING | NO GRIEF PREVENTION | NO KEEP INVENTORY | PVP ENABLED | RAIDS We have a protected spawn that you can teleport to trades, meet up with people, or fight to the death against other players. You also can set homes and teleport so that you can easily get around without traveling far distances to get to farms, bases, or friends. On Vanilla Plus, you can experience classic Minecraft, but better! Build an epic base, fight to the death, or hang out. Anything is possible, so come check it out!

play.vanillaplus.net

PlayCDU

FTB, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Skyblock, Survival

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Our Links: Website: https://www.craftdownunder.co Discord: https://discord.gg/playcdu Forums: https://forum.playcdu.co/About Us: To view all 35+ servers that we host and their IPs, head to https://forum.playcdu.co/servers/Craft Down Under is a gaming community that specializes in hosting and playing Minecraft modpacks. Our servers, located in Australia, Germany and the United States, offer a wide variety of modpacks to suit different playstyles and preferences. We’re dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all players, regardless of their skill level, to come together and enjoy the unique experiences that modpacks provide. Join us today and see why Craft Down Under is the go-to destination for Minecraft modpack enthusiasts!

nohub.playcdu.co

JackpotMC

Anarchy, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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JackpotMC is a server focused on PvP game modes, with our latest game mode being Lifesteal SMP. This is a one of kind, unique SMP that allows players to steal hearts from each other. Once a player kills another, they take a heart from them. If you die to a player, you lose a heart to them. Once you’re out of hearts, you’re banned for the rest of the day. With no claims and no rules on griefing, it is a pure Anarchy experience.

play.jackpotmc.com

NAVELYA

PvP

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NAVELYA NETWORK Our server is a server played within the scope of PvP. If you have just started our server, use the (/kit) command. You Can Use It To Kill Other Players And Take Their Sets. You Can Enter Places in the PvP Area and Strengthen Your Set You can review our server. 1.16.5x 1.20.4

play.navelya.net

CedarMC

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

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The ZedarMC community is a very friendly one, and our staff is always available to help you. We are also a crossplay network, which means we support Bedrock Edition.ZedarMC has a variety of gamemodes ranging from peaceful to competitive, so you can always have fun and vibe! Survival SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Earth SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Lifesteal SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Oneblock 1.13 – 1.20 Skyblock 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]

Prison 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]IP: ms.zedarmc.com Bedrock Port: 19132 Discord: discord.gg/zedar

ms.zedarmc.com

EYServer

Cross-Play, LifeSteal, Pixelmon, Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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The official Minecraft server for the YouTuber Eystreem who has over 7 million subscribers and 100 million monthly viewers! The server has a Survival SMP gamemode based on update 1.20 with grief protection and a Prison gamemode that contains custom pickaxe enchantments, pets, minions, prison cell islands, and more!Join IP: mcs.eyserver.com (Java and Bedrock)Claim FREE bundle on our store! https://store.eyserver.com

mcs.eyserver.com

Foxcraft

Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, Parkour, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Foxcraft is a Minecraft Server Network that has been around since 2011 and provides it’s playerbase with multiple classic gamemodes like Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Creative, and more! All of our gamemodes feature custom additions to keep things interesting and modern. We also provide custom gamemodes like Kingdoms (a custom take on the popular factions gamemode) and we like to run a wide variety of events.Our gamemodes: – Oneblock – Kingdoms – Skyblock – Prison – Creative – Survival – Parkour [NEW]Player Statistics: https://www.mcfoxcraft.com/stats/ IP: play.foxcraft.net Forums: www.mcfoxcraft.com Store: store.foxcraft.net

pog.foxcraft.net

Players:	101/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Astral Projections Made:	1	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10
Titan Hearts Harvested:	3	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1
Talking Trees Consulted:	3	Cursed Amulets Found:	3
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	44	Eclipse Rings Activated:	1
Haunted Chests Opened:	6	Divine Relics Bestowed:	8
Magical Moments Shared:	12	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	6	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4

Players:	96/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Crops Grown:	6141	Dragons Tamed:	0
Werewolf Howls Heard:	5	Rainbows Spotted:	6
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2	Blood Moons Survived:	0
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0	Phantom Knights Defeated:	4
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	8	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	46
Fairy Circles Danced In:	7	Goblin Markets Raided:	4
Ether Blades Crafted:	13	Whispering Caves Entered:	5

Players:	98/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Cosmic Pies Baked:	5	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	8
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	4	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	12	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Eternal Flames Captured:	8
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1	Infinite Doors Opened:	3
Vanishing Structures Built:	3	Blood Moons Survived:	3
Divine Spears Created:	12	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	4

Players:	109/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Cursed Scrolls Read:	3	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	9
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	0	Crystal Caves Mapped:	7
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	3	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	158
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	9	Forbidden Doors Opened:	1
Endless Mazes Solved:	1	Love Letters Sent:	9
Dragons Tamed:	4	Chimeras Created:	2
Eternal Flames Captured:	5	Magical Frogs Kissed:	1

Players:	96/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	1	Dragon Eggs Found:	9690
Magical Ponies Rescued:	7	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	2
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	8	Astral Projections Made:	3
Time-Warping Watches Found:	2	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	17
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3	Vanishing Items Found:	6
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	4
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	15	Immortal Anvils Forged:	12

Players:	103/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	35	Phoenix Feathers Found:	10
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1	New Chunks Explored:	909339
Backwards Speech Heard:	1	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	2
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	8	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	15	Mythical Quests Completed:	48
Lava Oceans Crossed:	3	Horror Stories Survived:	7
Epic Weapons Forged:	6	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	9

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Treasure Maps Found:	2	Rune Stones Activated:	8
Twisted Realms Survived:	2	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	3
Dragon Eggs Found:	7403	Void Armor Forged:	25
Infinity Stones Found:	6	Players Killed by Monsters:	9462
Mythical Swords Crafted:	34	Hidden Villages Discovered:	2
Haunted Mines Explored:	2	Time-Warping Watches Found:	2
Astral Staffs Crafted:	8	Epic Weapons Forged:	7

Players:	104/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Phantom Knights Defeated:	5	Void Armor Forged:	15
Time-Warping Watches Found:	2	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	5
Crops Grown:	2737	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	2	Wyrmholes Dug:	9
Evil Lairs Raided:	3	Epic Shields Constructed:	29
Eclipse Rings Activated:	3	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	17
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	5	Rainbows Spotted:	8

Players:	109/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Mystic Runes Engraved:	4	Portal Loops Escaped:	1
Evil Lairs Raided:	3	New Chunks Explored:	656925
Chimeras Created:	4	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	10	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	10
Reality Distortions Fixed:	3	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	4
Cursed Statues Activated:	2	Epic Mounts Acquired:	5
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	7	Immortal Potions Brewed:	15

Players:	96/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Ender Pearl Glitches:	3	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2
World-Altering Spells Cast:	0	Magic Wands Crafted:	21
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	5	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0
Soul Contracts Signed:	4	Wilderness Tamed:	12
Enchanted Forests Planted:	3	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	6
Magical Ponies Rescued:	3	Dimension Hops:	13
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	7	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0

Players:	101/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Eerie Music Discs Played:	1	Epic Battles Fought:	19
Magic Items Found:	4428	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	4
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	3	Wilderness Tamed:	14
Blood Moons Survived:	3	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	2
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1	Demonic Pacts Formed:	1
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	9
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4	Secret Guilds Joined:	2

Players:	108/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Void Gems Collected:	22	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0
Crystal Palaces Visited:	1	Meteorites Collected:	1
Dragon Eggs Found:	5859	Mythical Quests Completed:	49
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Goblin Markets Raided:	4
Cursed Statues Activated:	3	Mysterious Portals Opened:	17
Endless Mazes Conquered:	1	Shattered Realms Restored:	1
Gods Slained:	2	Legendary Items Repaired:	6

Players:	100/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	238	Shadow Figures Spotted:	6
Endless Staircases Climbed:	0	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1
Dragonkin Hatched:	5	Phantom Rings Equipped:	6
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	1	Invisible Pathways Walked:	4
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	7	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	6
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	7	Meteorite Armor Created:	18
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5	Dragons Tamed:	0

Players:	92/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	18	Shattered Realms Restored:	2
Magic Crystals Found:	22	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4
Alternate Realities Explored:	3	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2
Dimension Hops:	15	Twisted Realms Survived:	3
Secret Passages Found:	5	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	10	Phantom Ships Sailed:	2
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Werewolf Howls Heard:	5

Players:	105/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Vanishing Items Found:	6	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	8
Phantom Knights Defeated:	7	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4
Secret Libraries Discovered:	4	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2	Mimic Chests Discovered:	3
Zombie Dances:	2	Phantom Rings Equipped:	8
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	36
Phantom Horses Ridden:	1	Magical Moments Shared:	24