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.

MineByte

Adventure, Challenges, Community, Cracked, dynamic, Economy, Empire, Explore, Faction, fair, Friends, Lands, opportunity, player-driven, PvP, Rewards, smp, Survival, TEAM, Trading

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Join MineByte, the ultimate cracked SMP experience with a dynamic economy! Fight, trade, and thrive in a welcoming community where every player can make their mark. Whether you’re looking to create your own empire, team up with friends, or explore vast lands, MineByte offers a fun and fair survival experience for everyone. With unique rewards, player-driven trading, and daily challenges, there’s always something new to discover. Come be a part of MineByte—where adventure and opportunity await!

play.minebyte.fun

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

JackpotMC

Anarchy, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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JackpotMC is a server focused on PvP game modes, with our latest game mode being Lifesteal SMP. This is a one of kind, unique SMP that allows players to steal hearts from each other. Once a player kills another, they take a heart from them. If you die to a player, you lose a heart to them. Once you’re out of hearts, you’re banned for the rest of the day. With no claims and no rules on griefing, it is a pure Anarchy experience.

play.jackpotmc.com

NAVELYA

PvP

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NAVELYA NETWORK Our server is a server played within the scope of PvP. If you have just started our server, use the (/kit) command. You Can Use It To Kill Other Players And Take Their Sets. You Can Enter Places in the PvP Area and Strengthen Your Set You can review our server. 1.16.5x 1.20.4

play.navelya.net

CedarMC

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

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The ZedarMC community is a very friendly one, and our staff is always available to help you. We are also a crossplay network, which means we support Bedrock Edition.ZedarMC has a variety of gamemodes ranging from peaceful to competitive, so you can always have fun and vibe! Survival SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Earth SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Lifesteal SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Oneblock 1.13 – 1.20 Skyblock 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]

Prison 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]IP: ms.zedarmc.com Bedrock Port: 19132 Discord: discord.gg/zedar

ms.zedarmc.com

Players:	96/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Mythical Relics Collected:	17	Legendary Items Repaired:	5
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	5	Werewolf Howls Heard:	1
Secret Guilds Joined:	2	World-Altering Spells Cast:	0
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	8	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	17
Horror Stories Survived:	5	Phantom Blocks Placed:	8
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	6	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	5
Void Armor Forged:	11	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1

Players:	98/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Invisible Pathways Walked:	6	Gods Slained:	1
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	1	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	1
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	13
Alternate Realities Explored:	4	Dragon Eggs Found:	6631
Talking Trees Consulted:	5	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	15
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	5	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	4
Endless Mazes Conquered:	3	Secret Libraries Discovered:	4

Players:	96/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2	Divine Scrolls Written:	6
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1	Phantom Rings Equipped:	11
Meteorites Collected:	3	Divine Relics Bestowed:	6
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	5	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	14
Hidden Passages Discovered:	4	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Fairy Circles Danced In:	7
Curse of Binding Applied:	3	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	4

Players:	98/900	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	4	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2
Void Armor Forged:	14	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	3	Crystal Wands Charged:	18
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	12	Underground Cities Explored:	3
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	8	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	8
Zombie Dances:	7	Endless Staircases Climbed:	0
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	18	Alien Abductions:	2

Players:	105/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	21	Omnipotent Charms Created:	2
Epic Shields Constructed:	28	Shadow Figures Spotted:	10
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	3	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4
Phantom Ships Sailed:	4	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	3
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	1
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	0	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	1
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	2	Shadow Realms Conquered:	2

Players:	90/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	4	Animals Bred:	107
Gnome Villages Protected:	8	Living Shadows Defeated:	3
Epic Battles Fought:	5	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5
Celestial Beings Befriended:	0	Mines Excavated:	4704
Crystal Wands Charged:	12	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	0	Divine Relics Bestowed:	15
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	5	Cursed Scrolls Read:	2

Players:	105/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Fairy Circles Danced In:	8	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	4
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	28	Orbs of Power Found:	5
Astral Amulets Crafted:	29	Vanishing Items Found:	3
Infinite Doors Opened:	2	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1
Eternal Flames Captured:	3	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	33
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1	Underground Cities Explored:	1
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	5	Crops Grown:	1825

Players:	104/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	1	Heroic Legacies Created:	7
Chaos Gates Opened:	2	Unicorn Sightings:	0
Dimensional Rifts Closed:	3	Celestial Crowns Worn:	2
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	2	Celestial Gardens Planted:	6
Dragonkin Hatched:	3	Fairy Circles Danced In:	5
Powerful Allies Recruited:	5	World-Altering Spells Cast:	2
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	22	Legendary Scepters Created:	2

Players:	95/900	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	3
Enchantments Applied:	83	Astral Amulets Crafted:	29
Infinity Stones Found:	1	Dragonkin Hatched:	2
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	5	Crystal Caves Mapped:	4
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Phantom Knights Defeated:	5
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	8	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	5
Void Gems Collected:	16	Potions Brewed:	114

Players:	101/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	6	Herobrine Sightings:	6
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	2	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	44
Reality Distortions Fixed:	1	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2
Dragon Eggs Found:	2018	Celestial Gardens Planted:	8
Enchanted Armories Found:	9	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3	Dragon Scales Harvested:	385
Legendary Scepters Created:	7	Gryphons Tamed:	3

Players:	96/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Astral Orbs Gathered:	14	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	32
Horror Stories Survived:	2	Teleportation Mishaps:	4
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	14	Hidden Villages Discovered:	1
Cursed Amulets Found:	4	Fairy Circles Danced In:	9
Love Letters Sent:	12	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	3	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4
Haunted Chests Opened:	3	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	9

Players:	100/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	1
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	4	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3	Cursed Taverns Survived:	2
Runes Activated:	4	Whispering Caves Entered:	7
World-Altering Spells Cast:	1	Epic Shields Constructed:	17
Celestial Events Witnessed:	2	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	14

Players:	97/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Divine Spears Created:	24	Hidden Villages Discovered:	3
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	2	Legendary Heroes Trained:	2
Undead Armies Raised:	5	Endless Legions Commanded:	47
Arcane Towers Raised:	5	Cursed Lands Purified:	7
Eclipse Rings Activated:	4	Magic Items Found:	4408
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1	Ender Pearl Glitches:	4
Crystal Caves Mapped:	3	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	3

Players:	110/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	3	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2	Epic Battles Fought:	11
Treasure Maps Found:	10	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	43
Pirate Ships Captured:	3	Time-Warping Watches Found:	3
Soul Contracts Signed:	4	Haunted Forests Traversed:	6
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	4	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2

Players:	90/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Eternal Flames Captured:	5	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2
Zombie Dances:	4	Phantom Ships Sailed:	4
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	3	Crystal Caves Mapped:	8
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3	Chaos Gates Opened:	0
Mysterious Portals Opened:	10	Ender Pearl Glitches:	1
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	1	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1
Haunted Mines Explored:	1	Falling into the Void:	2

Players:	95/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Celestial Gardens Planted:	5	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	11
Powerful Allies Recruited:	3	Phantom Rings Equipped:	12
Royal Decrees Issued:	3	Mystic Runes Engraved:	6
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	5
New Chunks Explored:	328100	Crystal Wands Charged:	19
Dragonkin Hatched:	1	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	2
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2	Endless Mazes Conquered:	2