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.

JavaSurvival

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Hello and nice to meet you! We are a multiplayer, survival server known as Java Survival! As a semi-vanilla server, we are dedicated to providing a legitimate Minecraft experience. Every block you see on our server has been mined and/or placed by hand. Our staff members play the game just like everyone else! We also have our own plugins for basic commands and land protections that make us stand out from other servers. We hold staff-and player-run events and are very active on Discord too!

mc.javasurvival.com

Surviland

Economy, Mini Games, PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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Come play on our exciting Minecraft Survival server called Surviland! We have a lot of interesting things to keep you entertained. Connect now to survi.land and join the fun in our supported versions from 1.9 to 1.20. We are waiting for you to live the adventure!

Enter now using the IP: Survi.land

#MinecraftSurvival #AssuredFun #SurvilandHasReturned

survi.land

The Tartarus Network

PvE

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Welcome to the realm of demons and nightmares, full of ancient treasures, friends and foes alike. Welcome to The Tartarus Network..

Here at the network, we take what people want and make it into reality. Whether it be more mobs, items, or recipes for crafting, we’re always here to help! Current servers include our Elemental Reborn project, a revival of a much more ancient land, and the hidden foes and powers within…

We hope you enjoy the ride, and have a good time!

mc.thetartarus.net

Terra Nova

Survival, Vanilla, Whitelist

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Draw Forth and Join the Ranks of Terra Nova, A Vanilla Survival Server! (18+) Our 1.20.1 server is once again recruiting players from all corners of the earth to join our amazing community. We are an 18+ only community, and cater to those ages.

We are a purely community server. We are catered to your enjoyment and do not sell roles, ranks or benefits on the server. We are a free to play community that aims at bringing creative players together and foster a community that lasts.

To join, simple press on our discord server invite link!

terranova.dedimc.io

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

Players:	97/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Endless Legions Commanded:	22	Mimic Chests Discovered:	5
Legendary Titles Earned:	3	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1
Runes Activated:	6	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Pirate Ships Raided:	1	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Cursed Statues Activated:	4
Vanishing Items Found:	2	Shattered Realms Restored:	0
Mythical Swords Crafted:	64	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	5

Players:	97/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Omnipotent Charms Created:	2
Glorious Feasts Held:	9	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	1
Titanic Battles Fought:	23	Magic Items Found:	8094
Alien Abductions:	0	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	43
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2	Dragon Eggs Found:	7051
Phantom Blocks Placed:	7	Shadow Figures Spotted:	10
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	4	Magical Frogs Kissed:	4

Players:	93/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	184	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2
Gnome Villages Protected:	2	Star Shards Collected:	136
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	20	Vanishing Items Found:	5
Endless Staircases Climbed:	3	Phoenix Feathers Found:	14
Dragonkin Hatched:	2	Forbidden Doors Opened:	2
Whispering Caves Entered:	7	Demon Skulls Collected:	12
Wyrmholes Dug:	9	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2

Players:	101/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Pirate Ships Raided:	1	Epic Mounts Acquired:	8
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	9	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	6
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Royal Courts Attended:	3
Titan Hearts Harvested:	2	Star Shards Collected:	155
Celestial Events Witnessed:	3	Magical Moments Shared:	7
Forbidden Doors Opened:	1	Cursed Statues Activated:	4
Celestial Gardens Planted:	5	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1

Players:	105/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Omnipotent Charms Created:	2
Paranormal Events Investigated:	1	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	20
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	34	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	16
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	2	Eerie Music Discs Played:	2
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	16	Magical Frogs Kissed:	3
World-Altering Spells Cast:	2	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	25	Titan Hearts Harvested:	3

Players:	91/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	9	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2
Phantom Ships Sailed:	1	Horror Stories Survived:	7
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	1	New Chunks Explored:	275784
Astral Orbs Gathered:	19	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	6
Evil Twin Fights:	5	Infinity Stones Found:	5
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1	Phoenix Feathers Found:	14
Underground Cities Explored:	4	Alternate Realities Explored:	2

Players:	96/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Lava Oceans Crossed:	3	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	13	Endless Mazes Solved:	3
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	24	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4
Horror Stories Survived:	1	Pirate Ships Raided:	1
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	3	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5
Phantom Ships Sailed:	3	Infinity Stones Found:	6
Celestial Crowns Worn:	2	Fairy Circles Danced In:	5

Players:	102/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Villages Defended:	19	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Living Statues Befriended:	3
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	3	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	4
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	4	Epic Bosses Defeated:	5
Endless Legions Commanded:	27	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2
Glitched Entities Encountered:	2	Legendary Scepters Created:	8

Players:	97/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Teleportation Mishaps:	2	Forbidden Relics Collected:	1
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	21	Magical Familiars Summoned:	2
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Wyrmholes Dug:	6
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	13	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	27
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	4	Phantom Horses Ridden:	1
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Titan Hearts Harvested:	2	Enchantments Applied:	259

Players:	101/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Cursed Taverns Survived:	4	Eerie Music Discs Played:	5
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Crops Grown:	2285
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	5	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	3
Horror Stories Survived:	2	Shattered Realms Restored:	2
Unseen Monsters Slain:	7	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	12
Pirate Ships Raided:	2	Pirate Ships Captured:	3
Phantom Knights Defeated:	6	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1

Players:	107/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	19	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	4
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	4	Epic Weapons Forged:	5
Endless Mazes Solved:	2	Endless Staircases Climbed:	0
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	35
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4	Dimension Hops:	4
Crops Grown:	1684	Meteorites Collected:	3
Chaos Gates Opened:	1	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	9

Players:	90/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2	Dragon Eggs Found:	3352
Astral Mages Summoned:	1	Farms Harvested:	694
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7	Wyrmholes Dug:	9
Endless Mazes Conquered:	4	Forbidden Doors Opened:	3
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	4
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	13	Animals Bred:	130
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3	Wilderness Tamed:	15

Players:	105/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1	Crystal Caves Mapped:	5
Runes Activated:	1	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	1
Evil Lairs Raided:	2	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	3
Powerful Allies Recruited:	8	Omnipotent Charms Created:	5
Werewolf Howls Heard:	2	Infinity Stones Found:	6
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	13	Astral Projections Made:	0
Endless Mazes Conquered:	4	Ghost Trains Ridden:	1

Players:	99/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Star Shards Collected:	193	Underground Cities Explored:	3
Demon Skulls Collected:	22	Battle Standards Raised:	8
Endless Staircases Climbed:	3	Love Letters Sent:	7
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	6	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	11
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	1	Endless Night Skies:	3
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	28	Legendary Items Repaired:	4
Royal Decrees Issued:	3	Powerful Allies Recruited:	2

Players:	101/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	2	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	1	Royal Courts Attended:	5
Villages Defended:	12	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	5
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Magical Ponies Rescued:	2
Phoenix Feathers Found:	8	Glorious Feasts Held:	6
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	3
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	6	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1