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.

Fringbury

Hello! Welcome to Fringbury, a vanilla crossplay SMP (with a couple of quality of life improvements and lag prevention measures) where the main goal is to have fun! We host occasional optional elections just for fun, where you can vote for the server’s parliament members, who will vote on issues that are brought up. All we ask is that you do not do anything that could be seen as ruining the experience for others. Thank you! For more details, please join the linked discord.

fringbury.secure.pebble.host

OakMC

Bedwars, Mini Games, Skyblock, Survival

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We are an up and coming Minigames Network, releasing on the 7th October! We have Skyblock, BlockWars, our own custom Minigame and Survival with some of our own custom structures and mobs!

play.oakmc.net

ChillZone SMP

Economy, PvE, Survival, Towny, Vanilla, Whitelist

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ChillZone SMP is a new whitelisted semi-vanilla Minecraft server where community is highly valued, and players have a say in server decisions. The server has been around for 4 years and features a user-friendly land-claiming plugin, various vanilla tweaks, Discord linking, Dynmap, player shops, and a diamond-based player-controlled economy. The staff members are all friendly, experienced, and fair, and the server rules are relaxed, prohibiting things like exploiting, griefing, stealing, and abuse. Join the excitement today by filling out a quick application form on the ChillZone Discord!

Discord: https://discord.gg/chills

play.chillzone.cc

Zentrium

PvE, PvP, Survival

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Zentrium is a survival server with nations and towns, advanced fishing, Coliseum where people kill each other, purchaseable player shops at spawn, Fishing competitions, Revive friends, Protect your items, Trade with others, propose to others, pose to others, join now.

Zentrium.net:25750

McBloof SMP Server

Economy, Survival, Vanilla

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Welcome to McBloof, your gateway to an unparalleled Minecraft experience that combines the best of survival gameplay with a thriving economy and a welcoming, tight-knit community. Step into a sprawling, breathtaking world where the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. In McBloof, survival is just the beginning; it’s a canvas upon which you can paint your adventures, friendships, and accomplishments. (ty AI)

McBloof.aternos.me

OG-Network

Cross-Play, LifeSteal, PvP

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OG Network is a Minecraft server that offers a thrilling and challenging game mode: Lifesteal SMP. In this mode, you can steal health from other players by killing them, but you can also lose health if you are killed. This adds a new layer of strategy and excitement to the survival experience. You will need to team up with your friends, as you can’t fight alone in this ruthless world. OG Network also features custom biomes, daily-spawning bosses, and unique gear sets to collect. Join now and see if you have what it takes to survive and thrive in Lifesteal SMP!

play.ognetwork.fun:6012

BarcelTowny MC

PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny

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Welcome to BarcelTowny Mc. BarcelTowny is a community based server on which towns, survival, and PVE is the basis of the experience. You can join a town, start a town or live in the Wilderness. We have special dungeons, along with a lot of unique structures. We are a very new server and we strive to run a family, peaceful, and fun server. Come and join our community today! This modpack started years ago. Tekkit classic, about 2012. Throughout the years, there have been a few other public servers. This is the first one that has come this far. A lot of thought has come into this. Hopefully, this server stays for the long haul. 1.7.10, is a good Modding version. There are items and mobs that did come later that are in this modpack. This modpack is called Machines and Magic Lite, but it was called Machines and Magic Futuristics first.

barceltownymc.xyz

SagaMC

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Join us in the heart of the jungle, where the survival experience meets unparalleled customization and a thriving player-driven economy. Cast your vote and be part of our ever-growing community!

sagamc.net

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

Players:	103/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Epic Bosses Defeated:	2	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	3
Volcanoes Explored:	1	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	1
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	8	Living Statues Befriended:	1
Infinity Stones Found:	1	Vanishing Structures Built:	2
Rune Stones Activated:	11	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4
Whispering Shadows Heard:	1	Curse of Binding Applied:	3
Alternate Realities Explored:	1	Arcane Towers Raised:	2

Players:	101/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Evil Twin Fights:	3	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	7
Gryphons Tamed:	1	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	7
Chimeras Created:	1	Elemental Crystals Collected:	60
Magic Wands Crafted:	8	Void Armor Forged:	17
Living Statues Befriended:	2	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	183
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	1	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5

Players:	92/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Celestial Crowns Worn:	2	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	9
Shadow Realms Conquered:	2	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	10
Endless Staircases Climbed:	3	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	14
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	38	Crystal Palaces Visited:	3
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Vanishing Structures Built:	4
Lunar Scepters Activated:	7	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1
Titanic Battles Fought:	13	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1

Players:	105/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Void Gems Collected:	12	Dragon Eggs Found:	1029
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0	Crops Grown:	3954
Glorious Feasts Held:	15	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	6
Whispering Caves Entered:	3	Whispering Shadows Heard:	3
Celestial Gardens Planted:	5	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	2
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1	Ether Blades Crafted:	10

Players:	103/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	7	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	3	Treasure Maps Found:	4
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	1	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	9
Enchanted Forests Planted:	9	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	4
Mysterious Portals Opened:	5	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	6	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	1
Omnipotent Charms Created:	2	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	9

Players:	98/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Dragon Scales Harvested:	343	Gods Slained:	2
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	3	Cursed Lands Purified:	2
Divine Relics Bestowed:	15	Reality Distortions Fixed:	3
Shadow Figures Spotted:	10	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	3	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	3
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	5	Chaos Gates Opened:	1
Orbs of Power Found:	4	Legendary Items Repaired:	5

Players:	93/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Cozy Campfires Lit:	22	Living Shadows Defeated:	2
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	4	Unique Catgirls Spotted:	4
Fairy Circles Danced In:	9	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	4
Love Letters Sent:	3	Cursed Amulets Found:	0
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2	Lava Oceans Crossed:	3
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Epic Bosses Defeated:	4
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	3	Reality Distortions Fixed:	1

Players:	94/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Vanishing Items Found:	6	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	3
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	125	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	4
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3	Blood Moons Survived:	0
Mythical Relics Collected:	6	Time-Warping Watches Found:	2
Rainbows Spotted:	8	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	4
Epic Mounts Acquired:	4	Enchanted Armories Found:	7

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	2	Cursed Swords Broken:	3
Hidden Villages Discovered:	2	Immortal Anvils Forged:	20
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	29	Infinite Doors Opened:	2
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Orbs of Power Found:	9
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	3	Sentient Weapons Trained:	2
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	7

Players:	107/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Magical Familiars Summoned:	2	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	4
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Epic Weapons Forged:	10	Forbidden Doors Opened:	2
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	46	Ender Pearl Glitches:	2
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	4	Astral Projections Made:	3
Mystic Runes Engraved:	4	Endless Mazes Conquered:	2
Epic Shields Constructed:	10	Forbidden Relics Collected:	8

Players:	106/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	23
Shattered Realms Restored:	0	Royal Decrees Issued:	4
Legendary Scepters Created:	7	Pirate Ships Captured:	0
Endless Mazes Conquered:	1	Elemental Crystals Collected:	25
Magical Familiars Summoned:	1	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2
Holy Grails Found:	5	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1
Endless Night Skies:	2	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2

Players:	98/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	3	Lava Oceans Crossed:	2
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	3	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	26
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	8	Lost Cities Unearthed:	3
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	33	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	3
Titan Hearts Harvested:	1	Gnome Villages Protected:	3
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2	Cursed Lands Purified:	2
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Chaos Gates Opened:	1

Players:	91/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	21	Arcane Towers Raised:	1
Forbidden Doors Opened:	3	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	55
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	5	Wilderness Tamed:	6
Falling into the Void:	0	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	17
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	1	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	6
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	3	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	1
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3

Players:	106/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Epic Mounts Acquired:	4	Enchantments Applied:	266
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	8
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	9	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	6
Pirate Ships Raided:	0	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	2
Void Gems Collected:	21	Cursed Villages Purged:	3
Wailing Winds Heard:	2	Cursed Lands Purified:	9
Emeralds Found:	5200	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	7

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Epic Battles Fought:	8	Cursed Scrolls Read:	2
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	8	Curse of Binding Applied:	3
Cozy Campfires Lit:	10	Dragon Eggs Found:	4917
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	5	Wilderness Tamed:	17
Ores Mined:	6835	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	5	Orbs of Power Found:	6
Evil Twin Fights:	3	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	10

Players:	99/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	40	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	7
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	10	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	5
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	14	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	3
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	3	Arcane Towers Raised:	3
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	7	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	1
Potions Brewed:	34	Cursed Taverns Survived:	2
Secret Libraries Discovered:	3	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	36