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.

Mineplay.nu

Anarchy, Factions, Hardcore, PvP, Raiding, Survival, Vanilla

Since 2019, Mineplay has focused on semi-vanilla, Anarchy like gameplay though we also incorporate a few lightweight plugins to make playing the game a bit more smooth, with basic teleport commands like, /tpa /sethome. Our kind community is what really sets us apart, we are super welcoming to new players! We do have a mature player base with older players, however eveyyone is encouraged to join.

Even though we do call it semi-anarchy we do have a few rules.

Rules: No cheats/exploits Respect fellow players and staff No spam or advertisements No excessive swearing/offensive language

mineplay.nu

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

Nova Gilded Aegis

Cross-Play, Survival

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Here at Nova Gilded Aegis, We are a community oriented server! We believe that without the players we wouldn’t be here so we focus on listening to what our players want! We have a variety of plugins, there is always something for everyone, whether is be jobs, PvP (which is toggle-able of course!), Or clans. We have something for all. With staff ready to lend a helping hand, we look forward to seeing you around!

novagildedaegis.cloudnord.net:21932

ThreadsMine – Grief and Anarchy

Anarchy, Economy, KitPvP, PvP, Vanilla

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Do you want to test your survival skills and plunge into a world full of dangers? Welcome to the ThreadsMine server – a place where exciting adventures and adrenaline-pumping battles await. Here you can express yourself in a real griefer atmosphere! The ability to destroy, loot and spy – choose your path and create chaos around you!

On the ThreadsMine server, a world of full PVP awaits you, where every step could be your last. Powerful PvP battles with other players, capturing bases and battles for resources will become your daily reality.

Our server offers unique plugins and modifications that will allow you to unleash your griefing potential. Create secret bases, build traps, use secret passages and plot betrayals. Your imagination will not be limited!

Join the ThreadsMine server and become a real griefer! But be prepared for a brutal struggle for survival and seizure of territory. Only the strongest and most cunning survive here.

Don’t hesitate, come and become a part of our lawless world! This place is only for real griefers, and there is no place for weaklings!

mc.threadsmine.ru

Secura Network

Bedwars, Cross-Play, Pixelmon, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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Secura Network is a Hispanic Server 1.8 – 1.20.1Java and Bedrock which currently has 3 modalities:

Pixelmon: Pokemon Mod. Forge 1.12.2 + Pixelmon Mod Survival: Vanilla Minecraft style mod 1.8 – 1.20.1 Boxpvp: Combat Mode 1.8 – 1.20.1

What are you waiting for? Join our community!! IP: play.mcsecuranet.com Discord: https://discord.gg/HABdCMsHqB

play.mcsecuranet.com

AngelicMC

KitPvP

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Italian server open to all Minecraft Java players | premium and SP. we are opening a server dedicated to competitive modes and much more. we are born in 2020 with the name AngelicMC and now the staffers’ dream is becoming reality. We hope all of you Minecraft players can come in and enjoy a great experience on our server.

mc.angelicmc.com

Externium

PvP, Survival, Towny

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Welcome to Externium – Epic Bosses and PvP! Discover a unique world where special enchantments boost your abilities and face epic bosses for exclusive treasures. Participate in exciting PvP events and be part of an active community in our city, where collaboration is key.

Featured Features: Special Enchantments to enhance your items. Face epic bosses and unlock new dimensions.

PvP Events and Challenges: Participate in PvP events full of action and strategy.

Explore the City: Join an active community to trade and improve your skills.

City Invasions: Experience the thrill of invasions, defend or attack for victory.

externiummc.holy.gg:25819

Players:	103/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Lunar Scepters Activated:	7	Heroic Legacies Created:	5
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1
Endless Mazes Solved:	2	Unique Catgirls Spotted:	9
Herobrine Sightings:	3	Gnome Villages Protected:	2
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1	Crops Grown:	3813
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	6	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	1	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2

Players:	105/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	16
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	1	Lunar Scepters Activated:	11
Epic Bosses Defeated:	2	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	8
Cursed Villages Purged:	1	Wailing Winds Heard:	3
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	5
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Omnipotent Charms Created:	3
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0	Astral Mages Summoned:	3

Players:	91/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Invisible Pathways Walked:	3	Omnipotent Charms Created:	1
Alternate Realities Explored:	4	Whispering Caves Entered:	4
Herobrine Sightings:	2	Haunted Forests Traversed:	3
Dragonkin Hatched:	3	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0
Pirate Ships Raided:	3	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	3
Goblin Markets Raided:	10	Villages Defended:	11
Epic Shields Constructed:	14	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2

Players:	101/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Living Shadows Defeated:	2	Epic Mounts Acquired:	3
Rune Stones Activated:	10	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	0
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	2	Epic Battles Fought:	18
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3	Evil Twin Fights:	3
Magic Crystals Found:	25	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1
Crystal Wands Charged:	11	Gods Slained:	2
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	5	Players Killed by Monsters:	673

Players:	103/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Whispering Shadows Heard:	1	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	3	Royal Decrees Issued:	4
Enchanted Forests Planted:	9	Magical Frogs Kissed:	8
Phantom Ships Sailed:	1	Void Armor Forged:	23
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1	Eclipse Rings Activated:	2
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	3	Talking Trees Consulted:	5
Lost Cities Unearthed:	5	Rainbows Spotted:	9

Players:	90/600	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Astral Orbs Gathered:	13	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Immortal Anvils Forged:	18	Titan Hearts Harvested:	4
Secret Passages Found:	6	Infernal Machines Built:	2
Mystic Runes Engraved:	7	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3
Backwards Speech Heard:	1	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	3
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	20	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	6

Players:	92/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	1	Epic Mounts Acquired:	4
Rune Stones Activated:	12	Evil Twin Fights:	2
Celestial Events Witnessed:	4	Alien Abductions:	1
Void Gems Collected:	11	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	1
Astral Staffs Crafted:	11	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2
Cursed Lands Purified:	9	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	10	Haunted Mines Explored:	2

Players:	101/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Magical Ponies Rescued:	2	Astral Mages Summoned:	1
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	6	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1
Magic Crystals Found:	7	Dragon Hoards Looted:	3
Demonic Pacts Formed:	3	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	317
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Evil Twin Fights:	3
Mineshafts Explored:	4	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	9

Players:	92/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Emeralds Found:	2493	Magic Wands Crafted:	9
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Werewolf Howls Heard:	5
Legendary Titles Earned:	3	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	3
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	4	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	1
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	7	Eclipse Rings Activated:	2
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	1	Curse of Binding Applied:	2
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2	Magic Items Found:	5343

Players:	96/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	13	Dragon Hoards Looted:	1
Ores Mined:	9919	Phantom Ships Sailed:	3
Immortal Potions Brewed:	6	Magical Familiars Summoned:	3
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	1	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	8
Unseen Monsters Slain:	5	Villages Defended:	17
Divine Spears Created:	10	Treasure Maps Found:	2
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	18	Powerful Allies Recruited:	7

Players:	109/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	4
Living Statues Befriended:	0	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	2	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	7
Phantom Knights Defeated:	2	Royal Decrees Issued:	2
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1	Elemental Crystals Collected:	23
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	3	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	20	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	27

Players:	92/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Infinite Doors Opened:	1	Mines Excavated:	2127
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	5	Sentient Weapons Trained:	5
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	1	Cursed Scrolls Read:	4
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	0
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	2	Mystic Runes Engraved:	7
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1
Vanishing Items Found:	7	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	3

Players:	105/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Dragon Eggs Found:	5872
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	2	Secret Guilds Joined:	5
Werewolf Howls Heard:	1	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	10
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	2
Battle Standards Raised:	6	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	19
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	19	Phantom Horses Ridden:	3
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	6	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	53

Players:	104/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	458	Meteorites Collected:	3
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Villages Defended:	9
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	4	Dragons Tamed:	6
Astral Projections Made:	0	Void Gems Collected:	14
Chimeras Created:	1	Evil Twin Fights:	3
Backwards Speech Heard:	6	Unseen Monsters Slain:	5
Phantom Rings Equipped:	24	Soul Contracts Signed:	2

Players:	103/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	7	Titan Hearts Harvested:	5
Magical Moments Shared:	22	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	3
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	1
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	1	Gods Slained:	0
Orbs of Power Found:	11	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4
Epic Bosses Defeated:	0	Whispering Caves Entered:	2
Dragons Tamed:	5	Endless Mazes Conquered:	3

Players:	97/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	2	Ores Mined:	7762
Ether Blades Crafted:	15	Enchanted Forests Planted:	6
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	17	Star Shards Collected:	229
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	8	Emeralds Found:	9401
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	10	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	7
Forbidden Tomes Read:	5	Werewolf Howls Heard:	1
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	46	Gryphons Tamed:	4