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

ChillSMP

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, MCMMO, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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Welcome to the ChillSMP. Our server has the friendliest community on blockgame, hands down. We’re an Survival server running on 1.20 with new world generation. The latest version of Minecraft.[+] Grief Protection [+] Player Ran Economy [+] Need Staff [+] Free Ranks [+] Custom Items [+] Semi Vanilla And so so much more.If connecting on Bedrock Edition, or any version of the game that isn’t java follow these instructions.USE THE IP: org.chillsmp.org PORT: 19132

org.chillsmp.org

Blaze Gaming

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

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Blaze Gaming is a Minecraft network running for over 4 years without interruption, we host a variety of fun game modes such as Pixelmon, Skyblock and Survival SMP! We now support Bedrock edition cross play with our Java Edition servers!– Skyblock which includes our Greek themed custom mobs with custom items that are fully unique to our server..– Survival SMP which is our newly refreshed survival game mode, which includes custom models and custom items to use in battle against one another, as well as an all new 1.20 experience.– Pixelmon Reforged 9.1.10 which is historically our longest running and most successful game mode, with tons of content and things to have fun with while playing Pokemon in Minecraft! The new Pixelmon update brings Minecraft 1.16.5 and more!▶ DISCORD : discord.gg/blaze ▶ PIXELMON MODPACK : https://modpack.mc-blaze.com ▶ BEDROCK IP: sm.mc-blaze.com:19132

org.mc-blaze.com

Pikacore

Economy, Pixelmon, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay, Survival

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IP » pikacore.sedexcraft.com Website » https://www.sedexcraft.com Discord » https://www.sedexcraft.com/discordPikacore is a server meant for more advanced Pixelmon players. It features a more challenging gameplay than your average Pixelmon server with slower leveling, item lose on death and no easy training methods.» Features: • Ultra Space / Nether / End open to all players • GTS • No Fall Damage • PokeHunt • Events • Friendly Community • Friendly Staff

mc.pikadex.net

Sakura Realms

Survival, Vanilla

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Ever wish Mojang would add simple things to make survival minecraft better? Sakura Realms adds quality of life features to slightly enhance vanilla minecraft gameplay and make your experience more enjoyable!We are on the latest version and support crossplay Bedrock and Java players! | Our IP is ms.sakurarealms.netSome features we have are: * /back: Return to your death point or your most previous location at any time. * Swim with horses: Horses can travel over rivers and oceans. * No Crop Stomping: Crops will not trample when walked on. * Control Phantoms: Ability to turn on or off phantomsand so much more. Join discord.sakurarealms.net to learn more!

ms.sakurarealms.net

Sunny Survival

Economy, Hardcore, PvE, Roleplay, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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Sunny Survival exists to simply give Minecraft lovers a place to play together. We have:– A fantastic player-driven economy system that allows you to create your own shops to sell or buy items from other players, or simply just trade with players within the community. – A small but friendly community – Lag-free gameplay – Pets! Always have a companion with you! – Simple, vanilla Minecraft.

mc.sunnysurvival.com

CastiaMC

Economy, PvE, Survival, Towny

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org.castiamc.com

CCNet

Creative, Earth, Economy, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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CCNet Nations is a geopolitical sandbox on a 1:1000 scale map of Earth!• ESTABLISH YOUR LEGACY: Stake your claim to the world and join a town. Form a nation, navigating the treacherous waters of diplomacy and warfare to survive and expand.• MASTER THE ART OF WAR: Design and build over 20 types of naval, ground and aerial vehicles to assert dominance over the skies and seas. Engage your foes in sieges that involve intense vanilla combat, artillery and guns.• INDUSTRIALIZE AND PROSPER: Improve your productive capacity using dozens of machines and supply goods to fuel your war machine, or become a peaceful trader ferrying items across the world.• CREATE, TRADE, OR CONQUER: Whether you are a builder wanting to build a beautiful city, PvPer looking for combat or roleplayer interested in running a nation – there is a place for everyone in Nations.• COMMUNITY-FIRST EXPERIENCE: Collaborate, compete, and create stories. In Nations, player-driven politics and narratives make the world turn.

ms.ccnetmc.com

Vanilla Europa

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, Roleplay, Survival, Survival Games, Vanilla

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IP: mso.vanillaeuropa.comJava-Bedrock Crossplay Enabled! 1.20With Semi-Van Vanilla Europa’s main objective with Semi-Vanilla is to provide Minecraft players with a multiplayer experience as close to Vanilla Minecraft as possible, while carrying out anti grief measures, not allowing griefers and looters to wreak havoc on friendly users.Community The Vanilla Europa Community has been growing since November 2018, when the server first launched. Since then, the server has enjoyed many new events and player groups and public creations.Plugins The plugins in this semi vanilla server are designed to not intrude upon the Survival/Vanilla aspect of Minecraft while also providing a griefer-free and streamlined friendly community experience. We utilize GriefPrevention in order to stop grief. Chest Shop and Mob Head plugins are to add more fun and convenience for the survival experience on the server.

mso.vanillaeuropa.com

Grand Theft Minecart

Creative, Economy, Mini Games, PvE, PvP

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The most played Grand Theft Auto in Minecraft server. IP: org.gtm.networkFeatures: * Use our 35 custom weapons; from shotguns to snipers, all unique to GTM * Realistic resource pack * Drive custom vehicles; from cars to tanks, and even planes * Join a big community, with gangs and multiple languages * Own your own penthouse apartment in our custom-built map * Enjoy our frequent, large updates as we make the server even coolerHop into the city of MineSantos, Sanktburg or New Mineport, loot chests full of awesome gear, and kill anyone who stands in your way. Be careful though, there are police roaming the streets, and they do not like murderers! As you level up, gain access to more and more powerful weapons and vehicles, and purchase a wonderful apartment or house to store all your stuff. Join a Gang, or make your own, and become the Crime Lord of Los Santos. At Grand Theft Minecart the opportunities are limitless.

org.gtm.network

PokeSaga

Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, Survival

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We’re running Pixelmon Reforged v9.1.10 Use our Technic Modpack to join us: https://pokesaga.org/modpack

If you’re having any issues, hop into our Discord for assistance: https://discord.pokesaga.org/

play.pokesaga.org

Players:	110/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Endless Legions Commanded:	31	Falling into the Void:	1
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	3	Secret Guilds Joined:	1
Farms Harvested:	436	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3
Mythical Quests Completed:	26	Crystal Palaces Visited:	3
Magical Familiars Summoned:	1	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2
Ether Blades Crafted:	8	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	3

Players:	96/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	3	Magical Moments Shared:	19
Epic Quests Completed:	20	Cursed Scrolls Read:	1
Alien Abductions:	2	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	9
Vanishing Items Found:	2	Treasure Maps Found:	13
Ether Blades Crafted:	12	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	3
Whispering Shadows Heard:	0	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	5
Dragonkin Hatched:	2	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6

Players:	99/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Mythical Quests Completed:	29	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	20
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	6	Backwards Speech Heard:	5
Immortal Anvils Forged:	20	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Royal Decrees Issued:	5	Ancient Ruins Explored:	5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3	Herobrine Sightings:	10
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	2	Infinite Doors Opened:	1
Glorious Feasts Held:	20	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2

Players:	102/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	2	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	0
Love Letters Sent:	8	Cosmic Pies Baked:	6
Dragon Eggs Found:	9957	Soul Swords Wielded:	2
Vanishing Items Found:	3	Meteorite Armor Created:	10
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Talking Trees Consulted:	3
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	5	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	21
Dragons Tamed:	7	Glorious Feasts Held:	17

Players:	93/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	1	Lost Souls Rescued:	3
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	11	Cursed Swords Broken:	2
Invisible Walls Found:	4	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	3
Phantom Blocks Placed:	6	Phantom Knights Defeated:	8
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3	Farms Harvested:	669
Demonic Pacts Formed:	2	Crops Grown:	9999
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	17	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11

Players:	104/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Talking Trees Consulted:	3	Alternate Realities Explored:	1
Phantom Ships Sailed:	1	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	59
Epic Shields Constructed:	11	Dragon Scales Harvested:	272
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	1	Gods Slained:	2
Animals Bred:	167	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	6
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	3
Paranormal Events Investigated:	5	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6

Players:	98/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Mythical Relics Collected:	6	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	1
Epic Bosses Defeated:	3	Buildings Constructed:	46
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	6	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	30
Blood Moons Survived:	1	Epic Battles Fought:	12
Legendary Scepters Created:	7	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	7
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	3	Astral Mages Summoned:	3
Magic Items Found:	8942	Gods Slained:	2

Players:	93/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Haunted Chests Opened:	7	Celestial Gardens Planted:	6
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	6	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	2
Astral Staffs Crafted:	8	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	174
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	2	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1
Buildings Constructed:	29	Evil Twin Fights:	4
Epic Shields Constructed:	25	World-Altering Spells Cast:	2

Players:	92/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	2	Mineshafts Explored:	1
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	6	Gods Slained:	2
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	3	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4
Whispering Shadows Heard:	0	Astral Mages Summoned:	4
Cursed Scrolls Read:	5	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	8
Heroic Legacies Created:	3	Chimeras Created:	4
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1	Rune Stones Activated:	4

Players:	109/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Reality Warps Survived:	1
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	2	Invisible Pathways Walked:	7
Shadow Figures Spotted:	3	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	4
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	3	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	19	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	4
Royal Courts Attended:	1	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	8	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	6

Players:	92/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Epic Bosses Defeated:	2	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2
Astral Projections Made:	2	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	9
Epic Weapons Forged:	5	Eclipse Rings Activated:	1
Divine Relics Bestowed:	12	Wailing Winds Heard:	4
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Hidden Villages Discovered:	2	Void Gems Collected:	31
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	2	Enchanted Armories Found:	5