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.

GrateHost Demo

This server showcases GrateHost’s hosting capabilities and is designed to handle up to 400 players simultaneously. It operates as a survival server with an expected uptime of 99.9%, running indefinitely unless changes in management or unforeseen circumstances arise. Feel free to use this server like a regular survival SMP, invite friends and enjoy the gameplay together. As the server has the ability to hold 400 players at any given time this allows you in theory invite a small town and play at the same time or to use this server as is for LAN parties if you wish.

demo.gratehost.com

MCexp

Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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Minecraft Experience was born with the aim of bringing players together by creating a solid community based on mutual respect. we have various modes including: Vanilla Experience: If you’re looking for a quiet vanilla game where grief is forbidden and playing together is the basis of the mode, then this is for you! Staffers present 99% of the time, shops created in vanilla by the players, official server shop and every Sunday at 3pm a fantastic giveaway. SkyBlock Experience: Are you looking for a totally unique skyblock? Skyblock Experience is completely unique and spectacular! OpPrison: A one of a kind OpPrison, many ranks and a fantastic map!!!

mcexp.it

BrasilCraft

Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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BrasilCraft Servers 100% Brazilian Version 1.8x – 1.20x Servers > IP: jogarbrasilcraft.com > Server Name: BrasilCraft > Server Version 1.8x – 1.20x > Servidor Slimefun > Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BrasilCraft > Discord Do Servidor: https://discord.gg/pzzfBB5f4H > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brasilcraft… >Twitter: https://twitter.com/_BrasilCraft_ >Site: https://www.brasilcraft.net >YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrasilCraft

jogarbrasilcraft.com

realme

Mini Games, PvP, Skywars, Survival

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Finnish Minecraft server! From us you can find e.g. Survival, Battle Royale, Bounty Hunter and Finland’s best SkyWars!

realmi.fi

Dextrality

Factions, Hardcore, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay

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Welcome to this vast and exciting world, brave adventurer! But be careful, you can’t just walk around here like it’s nothing, as there are certain rules you must follow so you don’t end up being exiled from humanity, your land, and the world. So get ready to challenge your limits, explore incredible places and face epic challenges while following the rules and becoming a real hero of this great adventure!

play.dextrality.net

Dragon Block Apollo

Economy, Factions, PvE, PvP, Survival

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1.7.10 Modded Server, please follow this installation guide: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlgzVBIYBywThe forefront of the Dragon Block server community! 1.2.5 / GT Update is now released and available for everyone to play! Check out our website for the full Change-Log! apollomcnetwork.net/dbchomeJoin our community of over 50,000 registered players along with over 10,000 Discord members, join today to experience the premiere Dragon Block Experience.– 240 Main Story Quests !Recently Revamped! – 6 Carefully created races !New Race Majin! – Human, Saiyan, Half-Saiyan, Namekian, Arcosian, and Majin – 7+ Forms per Race! – 4 Servers across North America (3) and Europe (1) – Multiplayer Questing! (Party / Co-Op Questing) !Recently Revamped! – Active player base – And Much More!

DBC.ApolloNetworkMC.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

Players:	99/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Ether Blades Crafted:	8	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	4	Celestial Crowns Worn:	4
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	2	Gods Slained:	0
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	2	Glitched Entities Encountered:	2
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	18	Mythical Relics Collected:	19
Powerful Allies Recruited:	3	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	1
Astral Staffs Crafted:	6	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2

Players:	90/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Legendary Scepters Created:	8	Teleportation Mishaps:	5
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	4	Astral Staffs Crafted:	15
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	24	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	2
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4	Heroic Legacies Created:	1
Backwards Speech Heard:	6	Endless Mazes Solved:	3
Lost Souls Rescued:	1	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	4
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	4	Underground Cities Explored:	1

Players:	97/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Herobrine Sightings:	6	Phantom Blocks Placed:	4
Astral Mages Summoned:	2	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	1
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	3	Phantom Ships Sailed:	5
Cursed Scrolls Read:	3	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	14
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	15
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3	Dark Rituals Completed:	7
Holy Grails Found:	1	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	3

Players:	95/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Glorious Feasts Held:	19	Hidden Passages Discovered:	8
Epic Bosses Defeated:	5	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	6
Mythical Swords Crafted:	44	Haunted Forests Traversed:	3
Enchanted Armories Found:	5	Forbidden Doors Opened:	3
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3	Cursed Scrolls Read:	5
Ether Blades Crafted:	9	Mythical Quests Completed:	41
New Chunks Explored:	38566	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	6

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Astral Mages Summoned:	1	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	15
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	17	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	14
Evil Lairs Raided:	6	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	5
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	18
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1
Forbidden Relics Collected:	8	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	6	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	22

Players:	96/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Ender Pearl Glitches:	3	Demon Skulls Collected:	49
Living Statues Befriended:	3	Astral Projections Made:	1
Pirate Ships Raided:	2	Royal Decrees Issued:	0
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	30	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Magic Wands Crafted:	14	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	13
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2	Divine Scrolls Written:	6
Legendary Scepters Created:	2	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2

Players:	105/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	8	Crops Grown:	2470
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	9	Dragon Eggs Found:	3980
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	9	Enchanted Forests Planted:	5
Forbidden Relics Collected:	1	Celestial Crowns Worn:	4
Divine Relics Bestowed:	11	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1
Vanishing Structures Built:	1	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	21

Players:	104/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Infernal Machines Built:	1	Powerful Allies Recruited:	8
Horror Stories Survived:	6	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Legendary Titles Earned:	2	Elemental Crystals Collected:	55
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	33
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	3	Wailing Winds Heard:	3
Invisible Pathways Walked:	5	Meteorite Armor Created:	25
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3	Void Gems Collected:	27

Players:	103/600	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Ores Mined:	6018	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3	Alternate Realities Explored:	2
Mythical Swords Crafted:	77	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	4
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2	Treasure Maps Found:	3
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	4	Potions Brewed:	82
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2	Reality Warps Survived:	1
Curse of Binding Applied:	3	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	7

Players:	109/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Evil Lairs Raided:	3	Star Shards Collected:	294
Secret Guilds Joined:	2	Wilderness Tamed:	9
Reality Warps Survived:	0	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	7
Dragonkin Hatched:	5	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Shadow Figures Spotted:	9	Magic Wands Crafted:	24
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	3	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2
Haunted Mines Explored:	2	Zombie Dances:	6

Players:	102/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Lost Cities Unearthed:	2	Dragon Eggs Found:	8030
Forbidden Relics Collected:	4	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Cursed Swords Broken:	2	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	6
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	14	Cursed Lands Purified:	7
Endless Mazes Conquered:	3	Enchantments Applied:	205
Endless Night Skies:	5	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	4
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1	Alien Abductions:	4

Players:	102/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Dragon Scales Harvested:	302	Runes Activated:	6
Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	2	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	1
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	3	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	4
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	11	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1
Evil Portals Destroyed:	2	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3
Omnipotent Charms Created:	2	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	1

Players:	99/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Dragon Eggs Found:	2870	Cursed Taverns Survived:	4
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	11
Cursed Scrolls Read:	1	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	2
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1	Players Killed by Monsters:	5212
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5	Star Shards Collected:	257
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	1	Unicorn Sightings:	1
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	4	Alien Abductions:	2

Players:	93/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Elemental Crystals Collected:	64	Celestial Crowns Worn:	3
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	3	Astral Amulets Crafted:	34
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3	Alternate Realities Explored:	2
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2	Meteorite Armor Created:	28
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	85	Astral Staffs Crafted:	8
Phantom Horses Ridden:	1	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	4	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	3

Players:	90/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Epic Quests Completed:	6	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2
Magic Crystals Found:	11	Star Shards Collected:	282
Cursed Lands Purified:	8	Infinity Stones Found:	1
Teleportation Mishaps:	3	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	3	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	1
Meteorite Armor Created:	27	Enchantments Applied:	202
Wyrmholes Dug:	3	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1

Players:	100/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Crystal Palaces Visited:	2	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	7
Teleportation Mishaps:	2	Arcane Towers Raised:	2
Celestial Events Witnessed:	3	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	14
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2	Cursed Swords Broken:	2
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	131	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	22
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	6	Shadow Figures Spotted:	4
Titan Hearts Harvested:	2	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	3