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.

IronSideMC

*** WORK IN PROGRESS*** a midevil styled mmorpg/roleplay/survival server do daily quests, gather godly blessings, fight for your kingdom and support your local fisherman. “pledge your axe” today!

****Accepting Staff applications**** https://ironsidemc.net/staff-applications

*******Accepting Player Applications******* Looking for daily active players to help grow and shape our community. all players who join will get an exclusive Early Access role that comes with in game rewards. head over to https://ironsidemc.net and fill out an application

ironsidemc.ddns.net

MatriLand

Bedwars, Cross-Play, LifeSteal, Mini Games, Survival

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MatriLand Network is a Java/Bedrock cross-play Minecraft server from Bangladesh. It is a survival server with a custom-made map, economy features, and minigames. Need another reason to join MatriLand Network? How about this: the server tries to stay online 24/7, so it will always be ready to play whenever you are!Discord: https://discord.gg/HbqNbKmpgu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matriland

play.matriland.net:25655

Epirate

Earth, Economy, MCMMO, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay, Towny

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What can Epirate offer? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Build your own Town and Nation Create your own Block-Built ships Wage Wars against other towns and Nations Guns, Custom Medieval Weapons, PotPVP Live Map of Europe you can view on your browser Custom Hats for Combat Sea Monsters! Cannons and Naval Regions Missions, Seasons, Temperature And so much more i can’t fit in here! Discord – https://discord.gg/c99g8N2zvw

epirate.usga.me:33181

FoundersMC

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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FOUNDERSMC [1.20.4]

Server IP : foundersmc.survival-zone.comServer is not pay2win. Survival made to be challenging. Lands claiming and fly on claimed plots. Roleplay with mcmmo and jobs. Added content for enchanting, farming, fishing, mining, mobs and spawners. Fair gameplay and effort based ranks. Custom items like wings, armors, weapons and tools.Features: ▫️ Advanced Enchantments ▫️ Auction house▫️ BetterRTP▫️ Chest sorting▫️ Chest shops▫️ Custom item crates▫️ Custom mobs and bosses▫️ Custom tags▫️ Dynamp▫️ Free Ranks with essential perks ▫️ Item broadcast▫️ Item filter▫️ Jobs▫️ Lands claiming▫️ Levelled mobs▫️ Mcmmo▫️ Player warps▫️ Player trading▫️ PyroFarming▫️ PyroFishing▫️ PyroMining▫️ PyroSpawners▫️ Resource worlds▫️ Voting systemDiscord server link: https://discord.gg/5XkQPrFGJV

foundersmc.survival-zone.com

DusKraft Network

Economy, PvP, Survival, Survival Games

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Java and Bedrock Survival Custom: Daily and weekly Koth Mina PVP, Arena PVP, Bosses Rankups, Custom Trades, etc… Custom Enchantments

mc.duskraft.com

Sword

PvP, Raiding, Survival

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Gladius prides itself on creating a fun anarchy environment without the hacking. Gladius offers no pay-to-win, no land claim, and little rules. Players are free to kill each other and do whatever they want all night long! Start a society? Raid everyone? Survive solo on the edge of the world? Gladius is the place for you!SEMI-ANARCHY, NO LAND CLAIM, NO CRYSTAL PVPDISCORD: https://discord.gg/28dC355FWn

147.135.31.189

Noxian Network

Economy, OneBlock, PvP, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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Our server has everything you need, including a fantastic adventure through survival, custom and classic modes, along with many more pvp-focused modes such as: ffa and boxpvp.And if you’re a Bedrock user, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered! Simply connect to our server using the IP address bd.noxian.xyz and the default port 19132. Join us today and discover the best Minecraft experience!

mc.noxian.xyz

CafeSMP

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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[BEDROCK SUPPORT] [ JAVA SUPPORT] [NEWLY RELEASED SMP] smp.cafe is the much-needed, new, and exciting network providing a fresh, up-to-date, and continuously polished experience that caters to any player, from the total newbie to the polished veteran. Currently featuring the Survival gamemode.

join.smp.cafe

GoVibe

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvE, PvP

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Need a server? MineVibe is a brand new Lifesteal SMP server filled with tons of amazing features! We have an active playerbase, weekly events, and much more! See you there!

join.minevibe.fun

Void Realms

Creative, Cross-Play, Economy, Skyblock, Survival, Towny

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Void Realms We’re a community-oriented server that was created by the players, for the players. We offer traditional servers with our own unique twist you won’t find anywhere else.Skyblock: – Slimefun, Harvesters (Androids/Minions), Liquid Tanks, Cargo Transport, Machines, Island Top, Quests, Tinker’s Construct, Player Ranks, Chest Shops, Admin Shop, and more!Towny: – Custom Town Plugin System, Slimefun, Graves, RPG Style Skills, Custom Mobs, Player Ran Economy, Pwarps, PyroMining, PyroFishing, PyroFarming, Custom Terrain, Custom Enchants, Jobs, Mob Arena, Regenerating Structure Loot, Custom Items, and more!Creative: – Plots, WorldEdit, Decorative Heads, Vote Shop!Extra Info: ⮞ Bedrock + Java Compatible! ⮞ IP: play.voidrealms.net ⮞ Java Port: 25565 ⮞ Bedrock Port: 19132

play.voidrealms.net

Pump Power

Factions, PvE, PvP, Survival

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PumpKraft is a modded MC community welcoming new players! We currently are hosting a BRAND NEW Prominence 2 [RPG] server ready to join! With custom commands (tpa/homes/warps), active staff, and regular special events I’m sure you’ll have a great time in our community!

pr2.pumpkraft.net

PixelGrew

Cross-Play, Earth, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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The 1.20 Minecraft Earth Server with exciting gameplay and unique features!IP: play.pixelgrew.net Bedrock IP: bedrock.pixelgrew.net Bedrock port: 19132Discord: https://discord.gg/MXyTb7mV63

play.pixelgrew.net

PortalMC

Survival

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Discover the best survival server. PortalMC is a server with an active community where you can take your own adventure. There are custom boxes with mythical items, villagers to trade op items, different warps to maximize your experience, and much more! Join us!

portalmc.lat:25572

DSBM Network

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

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Dive into ‘DSBM ADVENTURE’ for a unique Minecraft experience! Our server boasts custom-built landscapes, challenging dungeons, and a dynamic quest system to keep you on your toes. Connect with fellow players, form alliances, and showcase your skills. With a dedicated IP at play.dsbm.uk, the journey begins now. Are you ready for the ultimate Minecraft adventure?

Play.dsbm.uk

DinoSMP

Cross-Play, Economy, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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DinoSMP is a new 1.20 SMP server focused on providing a safe and enjoyable place to play Minecraft. Our server revolves around vanilla Minecraft, with a handful of enhancements.– Grief Prevention – Chest Shops – Player Warps – Fossil Forge – Vote Tiers – QuestsCome join DinoSMP today and become apart of our awesome community!Server IP: dinosmp.net Bedrock Port: 19135

dinosmp.net

top-gaming.org

Bedwars, Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Welcome to Top-Gaming.Org – the favorite server for Minecraft enthusiasts! Discover a fascinating world where the power of your votes is a real game changer!– State-of-the-art servers Experience top technology on our reliable servers with zero lag and excellent performance. Whether you’re looking for classic mode or an adventure with unique gameplay, we have a server waiting for you.

top-gaming.org

Players:	102/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	3	Meteorites Collected:	3
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	4
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	3	Ghost Trains Ridden:	2
Haunted Forests Traversed:	7	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	1
Living Shadows Defeated:	5	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	10
Wyrmholes Dug:	10	Reality Warps Survived:	0

Players:	109/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0	Enchanted Armories Found:	9
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1	Cursed Lands Purified:	9
Whispering Shadows Heard:	4	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	7	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	4
Glitched Entities Encountered:	0	Gryphons Tamed:	2
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	35	Reality Distortions Fixed:	2
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	5	Eternal Flames Captured:	3

Players:	104/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Magical Familiars Summoned:	3	Whispering Shadows Heard:	5
Epic Shields Constructed:	15	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Gnome Villages Protected:	4	Dragons Tamed:	3
Cozy Campfires Lit:	16	Chaos Gates Opened:	2
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	10
Astral Amulets Crafted:	45	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	1
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	11	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	15

Players:	94/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Twisted Realms Survived:	1	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10	Players Killed by Monsters:	2303
Eclipse Rings Activated:	1	Dragon Scales Harvested:	297
Legendary Items Repaired:	4	Meteorites Collected:	1
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	14	Divine Relics Bestowed:	6
Celestial Crowns Worn:	5	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	3
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	2

Players:	108/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Dimension Hops:	2	Herobrine Sightings:	5
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Eerie Music Discs Played:	4
Forbidden Relics Collected:	10	Mythical Swords Crafted:	97
Animals Bred:	180	Volcanoes Explored:	1
Mimic Chests Discovered:	4	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	8
Ether Blades Crafted:	12	Hidden Passages Discovered:	3

Players:	105/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	15	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0
Magical Familiars Summoned:	2	Legendary Items Repaired:	3
Phantom Blocks Placed:	2	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	64
Cursed Swords Broken:	2	Void Gems Collected:	13
Phoenix Feathers Found:	9	Mines Excavated:	3011
Lost Cities Unearthed:	4	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	4

Players:	102/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	8	Talking Trees Consulted:	3
Lost Souls Rescued:	1	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	0
Arcane Towers Raised:	5	Infinity Stones Found:	5
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	3	Magical Frogs Kissed:	5
Divine Scrolls Written:	10	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	4
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	12	Spectral Entities Defeated:	6
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2

Players:	102/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Vanishing Items Found:	6	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	5
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	1	Mythical Quests Completed:	18
Magic Items Found:	3236	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	23
Haunted Chests Opened:	1	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Gryphons Tamed:	4	Talking Trees Consulted:	1
Epic Shields Constructed:	32	Cursed Lands Purified:	2
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	6	Gnome Villages Protected:	8

Players:	110/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Cursed Taverns Survived:	4	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	1
Evil Twin Fights:	2	Dimension Hops:	10
Titan Hearts Harvested:	1	Astral Staffs Crafted:	5
Spectral Entities Defeated:	2	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	5	Endless Mazes Solved:	1
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	185	Buildings Constructed:	27
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	4	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	3

Players:	105/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Lunar Scepters Activated:	9	Celestial Events Witnessed:	3
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Animals Bred:	86
Goblin Markets Raided:	9	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Pirate Ships Captured:	0	Magical Familiars Summoned:	5
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	11
Rainbows Spotted:	7	Powerful Allies Recruited:	6
Void Armor Forged:	26	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4

Players:	109/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Endless Staircases Climbed:	1	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1
Whispering Caves Entered:	3	Astral Projections Made:	1
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	1	Divine Scrolls Written:	13
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	9	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Undead Armies Raised:	4
Divine Spears Created:	12	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	4
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	4	Divine Relics Bestowed:	10

Players:	103/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Time-Warping Watches Found:	2	Secret Passages Found:	4
Forbidden Tomes Read:	6	Lava Oceans Crossed:	2
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	8	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	7
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	6
Celestial Events Witnessed:	2	Phoenix Feathers Found:	10
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0	Ghost Trains Ridden:	2
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	2	Pirate Ships Captured:	1

Players:	94/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	8	Immortal Anvils Forged:	10
Meteorites Collected:	3	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	2
Cosmic Pies Baked:	3	Enchanted Forests Planted:	11
Epic Quests Completed:	17	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	6
Villages Defended:	19	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	3
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	3	Mysterious Portals Opened:	13
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	4	Magical Ponies Rescued:	8

Players:	106/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	1	Phantom Horses Ridden:	2
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2
Crystal Caves Mapped:	6	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1
Fairy Circles Danced In:	7	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	3
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	1	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	13
Legendary Scepters Created:	3	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	8
Shadow Figures Spotted:	7	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	20

Players:	90/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	2
Immortal Anvils Forged:	16	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	9
Titanic Battles Fought:	11	Cursed Villages Purged:	1
Lost Cities Unearthed:	4	Shadow Figures Spotted:	8
Holy Grails Found:	3	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	2
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1

Players:	96/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	3	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	5	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	17
Legendary Heroes Trained:	3	Epic Bosses Defeated:	1
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	2	Magical Frogs Kissed:	7
Elemental Crystals Collected:	29	Sentient Weapons Trained:	3
Gods Slained:	2	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	23
Void Gems Collected:	39	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	4