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.

Grind-MC

GrindMC is a server completely different from every other server out there, everything has been customized, from custom craftings, weapons, spells, raid mechanics, and much MUCH more.

It also includes: – McMMo – Player vaults – Envoys – Crates – Lands – Seasonal resets – Daily rewards – Chat customizations

We are currently in Early Access. We still have lots of testing to do and there will be bugs. Mechanics and custom items will be added throughout Early Access.

If you are interested in joining our server the ip is grind-mc.com. You can also visit our website at www.grind-mc.com. We hope you enjoy your stay here at GrindMC!

play.grind-mc.com

The Cosmos 2

Creative, Economy, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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The Cosmos 2 is a Sci-Fi themed Survival server which offers a unique space-faring Survival experience.FEATURES:• Survival Galaxy • Movecraft • Economy • Towny • TARDIS Plugin • Special weapons (Lightsabers, Blasters, Snipers, and more!) • Unique server-exclusive custom mobs + items • Donator perks (exclusive pets, /hat, /nick, and more!)

cosmosminecraft.net

Avalon

MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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You are a Guardian. Avalon is under attack, and you have been summoned. But you don’t have to fight evil alone… You can join a town, or create your own town and invite others. Will you find all of Avalon’s secrets, and conquer the Great Evil?

defend.avalon.today

Metallic Box

PvP

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A super unique Minehut server with so much content, and great at work staff, join for the best server experience you will ever have!

metallicbox.minehut.gg

Mondacraft

Earth, Economy, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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Mondacraft SurvivalSpeak it! The best server on the Colombian coast is back.We are taking the reins of our community again and we hope to continue growing much more, and also to join the rest of the internet and video game communities.We are a kind and friendly server that enjoys company and playing with friends, all players have access to different commands and kits at the start of the game to achieve different things or facilitate their progress.We are a 24/7 server that improves and optimizes every day, enter now and have fun!Store: https://mondacraft.tebex.io/ Discord: http://discord.mondacraft.com/

mondacraft.com

TavernCraft

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Skyblock, Skywars, Survival, Vanilla

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TavernCraft was first founded by a group of friends who were interested in playing minecraft together in their own private world, where they could customise their own minecraft experience. Overtime, the server was made public to share our work and creation with like-minded players who are looking to join in on the fun. Since then, TavernCraft has gradually grown into a budding community of friendly players who come together to have fun.Today, TavernCraft is a medieval themed server that currently supports the survival and creative gamemode from 1.8 to 1.19.2. The staff team has put in immense effort to setup the server, including features like dungeons, leaderboards and events while ensuring things stay friendly and enjoyable for both new and old players alike! Join our close knit community and begin your adventure with us today!

play.taverncraft.tk

MineScape

Creative, PvE, Survival

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IMMERSIVE Utilizing resourcepacks MineScape is designed to look and feel like RuneScape, start your new adventures with an awesome communityPICTURESQUE Beautifully crafted by hand map, take cinematic screenshots and post them online!HIGHSCORES Be the best you can be, show off your skills and compete to get closer to the top of our highscoresFRIENDLY The MineScape community welcomes everyoneCREATIVE SERVER Build with our unique blocks and to your hearts desires, show off to your builds to friends on our creative plots server

minescape.me

Badcraft

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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play.badcraft.net

OraclePvP

Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, PvE, PvP, Skyblock

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OraclePvP is a new OneChunk Minecraft server where players must be smart and creative to make the most of the tiny 16×16 chunk everything happens on. It offers tons of excellent features, from spawners, boss battles, and quests to PvP duels and more. Players can buy lifetime ranks, crate keys, tools, and kits from the server store, and although their space may be limited, their adventures are not! Join OraclePvP now to experience the best OneChunk server for Minecraft!

oraclepvp.net:19379

Heese SMP

PvP, Survival

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Q: How do i join? It’s simple, server version is 1.20.1 or above and you connect with IP: heesesmp.com Make sure to read our rules upon joining as not following them may get you permanently banned from the server.Q: What features does Heese SMP have? We have some plugins/features that enchance player’s experience such as: • Ability to save home and teleport to it • Ability to mine mob spawners and use them to make farms • No Grief Policy – The server does not use protection plugins, and in case that you have been griefed, report it to us with /griefreport • Player’s Heads drop on death • Create Shops using the TradeShop plugin • And more! Feel free to ask a staff member about anything you don’t understand Server rules are listed in ⁠rules channel on discord.

heesesmp.com:25604

TerraeMC

Economy, MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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Looking for a Minecraft server that offers a unique and exciting survival experience on both Bedrock and Java editions?Look no further than TerraeMC! Our server boasts a Towny system that allows you to form your own town, join a nation and conquer the earth alongside other players.We run on Minecraft version 1.19 – 1.20.1 and are compatible with both Bedrock and Java editions. Our bedrock port is 19132.Visit our website at http://terraemc.net for more information and join our friendly and active Discord community at https://discord.gg/CQ2DYwH. Join TerraeMC today and start your adventure!

mcs.terraemc.net

Kinetic Network

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny

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Thanks for checking out our page. The Kinetic Network has been around for over 4 years hosting our own custom-built modpacks. In 2021 we also started to offer FTB and Curse modpacks alongside our own.We have modded servers for 1.7.10, 1.12.2, and 1.16.5. So whatever you think is the best update for modded, we’ve got you covered.Find out how to join our network here: https://kineticnetwork.net/

play.kineticnetwork.net

SummerCraft

Cross-Play, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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JAVA AND BEDROCK! BEDROCK PORT: 54059Welcome to our vanilla-esque Minecraft survival server! Join us and experience the ultimate survival gameplay, where you must gather resources, build your own shelter, and face the challenges of the wild.Our server features a friendly community, active staff, and a balanced economy system that allows you to trade with others and build your own empire.We have a wide range of activities you can enjoy, including PvP, PvE, McMMO, and much more!Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll find something to love on our server. Come and join us today!Our server features a friendly community, active staff, and a balanced economy system that allows you to trade with others and build your own empire.We have a wide range of activities you can enjoy, including PvP, PvE, McMMO, and much more! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll find something to love on our server. Come and join us today!

play.aestascraft.net

PartyRealms

Economy, Mini Games, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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IP Address: partyrealms.comDiscord: https://discord.partyrealms.com/ Website: https://partyrealms.com/ Rules: https://partyrealms.com/rules/PartyRealms is Minecraft reimagined. A fully modified experience that aims to enhance Minecraft through rebalancing many systems and adding many more!

partyrealms.com

DifferentCraft Towny

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival, Towny

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DifferentCraft is a Minecraft Survival server bursting with custom features, striving to be one of the best Towny servers out there! DifferentCraft runs on a custom built machine which is hosted at a Tier-1 data center to guarantee you the smoothest experience possible!We run a bunch of custom-made plugins so you’ll never get bored! You’ll find custom items and crafting systems at your fingertips, a rank progression system that grants you new perks while climbing the ranks! Some other things you’ll find are a brewing plugin that adds 60+ custom brewing recipes, a modified version of Slimefun to offer over 200 new items with lag free gameplay, MythicDrops and so much more!

Mc.DifferentCraft.Net

Cubiverse

Anarchy, Survival, Vanilla

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We are a non-profit vanilla Minecraft server that never resets and is always 100% EULA compliant. We never sell ranks and we offer a unique anarchy experience. /-/Server Rules/-/ 1. Do not cheat or hack in the server. Cheating includes exploiting game mechanics, using a hacked client and anything else that takes away from the multiplayer experience. Only mods that don’t give an unfair advantage are allowed on the server. 2. Do not spam. 3. Do not advertise. 4. Do not lag the server. 5. Alts are not allowed on the server. 6. Do not exchange in-game items for value outside Minecraft.Server-IP: cubiverse.online Server Version: Java 1.20.2Join our Discord to get whitelisted – https://discord.gg/FdJQVkcky3

cubiverse.online

Players:	90/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2	Astral Projections Made:	2
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	19	Crystal Palaces Visited:	3
Twisted Realms Survived:	1	Wilderness Tamed:	12
Magic Crystals Found:	15	Demon Skulls Collected:	16
Ghost Trains Ridden:	0	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1	Eclipse Rings Activated:	3
Haunted Chests Opened:	7	Fairy Circles Danced In:	7

Players:	93/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Arcane Towers Raised:	3	Glorious Feasts Held:	8
Holy Grails Found:	2	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1	Unicorn Sightings:	0
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	20	Endless Staircases Climbed:	2
Twisted Realms Survived:	2	Shattered Realms Restored:	2
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	9	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	1

Players:	94/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	4	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1
Forbidden Tomes Read:	3	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	1
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	6	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5
Epic Battles Fought:	18	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2
Herobrine Sightings:	4	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	2	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	7

Players:	98/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Emeralds Found:	2811	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Vanishing Structures Built:	4
Epic Shields Constructed:	16	Talking Trees Consulted:	6
Mystic Runes Engraved:	6	Paranormal Events Investigated:	3
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2
Rainbows Spotted:	5	Crystal Wands Charged:	9
Divine Spears Created:	10	Endless Legions Commanded:	39

Players:	91/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Crops Grown:	8827	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Magic Crystals Found:	24
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	1
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	5	Infernal Machines Built:	0
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	30	Meteorites Collected:	2
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	5	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	14
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	4	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	29

Players:	101/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	2	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2
Wyrmholes Dug:	9	Glitched Entities Encountered:	1
Astral Staffs Crafted:	14	Epic Quests Completed:	9
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	49	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	3
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	3	Demonic Pacts Formed:	1
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	0
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	392	Immortal Anvils Forged:	14

Players:	98/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	9	Cozy Campfires Lit:	8
Eerie Music Discs Played:	5	Haunted Mines Explored:	1
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	11	Void Armor Forged:	12
Infinity Stones Found:	5	Battle Standards Raised:	13
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0	Mystic Runes Engraved:	4
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	4	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	17
Astral Amulets Crafted:	31	Crystal Caves Mapped:	5

Players:	95/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Soul Swords Wielded:	5	Treasure Maps Found:	14
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	5	Dragonkin Hatched:	3
Divine Scrolls Written:	18	Cozy Campfires Lit:	11
Dimension Hops:	12	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	6
Magic Wands Crafted:	23	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	22	Secret Guilds Joined:	1
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3	Sentient Weapons Trained:	4

Players:	108/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Werewolf Howls Heard:	4	Haunted Mines Explored:	1
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1	Astral Amulets Crafted:	27
Reality Warps Survived:	2	Crops Grown:	4729
Evil Portals Destroyed:	2	Unseen Monsters Slain:	4
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2
Mines Excavated:	3396	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	4
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	5	Secret Guilds Joined:	2

Players:	90/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Evil Portals Destroyed:	2	Paranormal Events Investigated:	5
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	4	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	4
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	15	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	13
Astral Amulets Crafted:	36	Unseen Monsters Slain:	7
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	34
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2	Volcanoes Explored:	3
Magical Moments Shared:	13	New Chunks Explored:	380451

Players:	110/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Cursed Statues Activated:	3	New Chunks Explored:	709219
Towns Built:	2	Lost Cities Unearthed:	5
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2	World-Altering Spells Cast:	1
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	2	Legendary Items Repaired:	2
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	2	Magic Crystals Found:	15
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	9	Living Shadows Defeated:	3
Crops Grown:	5025	Enchanted Armories Found:	6

Players:	104/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Endless Night Skies:	1	Magical Frogs Kissed:	3
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	4	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	4
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	16	Secret Libraries Discovered:	1
Mineshafts Explored:	5	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1
Astral Orbs Gathered:	12	Hidden Villages Discovered:	3
Reality Warps Survived:	0	Ender Pearl Glitches:	4
New Chunks Explored:	215965	Heroic Legacies Created:	7

Players:	103/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	9	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	17
Vanishing Items Found:	2	Dimension Hops:	13
Epic Quests Completed:	12	Ores Mined:	2591
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	6	Emeralds Found:	9491
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	5
Soul Contracts Signed:	5	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	3
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	3	Mythical Swords Crafted:	48

Players:	109/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	20	Void Armor Forged:	25
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5	Immortal Potions Brewed:	10
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	2
Lunar Scepters Activated:	6	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	1	Dragon Eggs Found:	5517
Emeralds Found:	9749	Pirate Ships Captured:	2
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	13	Titan Hearts Harvested:	2

Players:	101/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Living Statues Befriended:	2	Star Shards Collected:	112
Ancient Ruins Explored:	1	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2
Dimensional Rifts Closed:	0	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	13
Endless Night Skies:	2	Royal Decrees Issued:	5
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	7	Phantom Rings Equipped:	22
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Hidden Passages Discovered:	4
Wilderness Tamed:	5	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	3

Players:	98/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Falling into the Void:	3	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	1
Battle Standards Raised:	8	Magical Ponies Rescued:	2
Phantom Rings Equipped:	19	Alien Abductions:	0
Astral Staffs Crafted:	19	Divine Scrolls Written:	22
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	2	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Dark Rituals Completed:	9	Haunted Forests Traversed:	4
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	5