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.

Mosscraft

Custom Biomes, Custom Map, Custom Recipes, Semi Vanilla, smp, Whitelist

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Entire Custom World! With nearly 100 New Biomes and 100+ Structures Provided by Terralith, Incendium and NullScape.

The World is brand new Reset on June 25th, 2023

In Game Voice Chat! (not required)

BlueMap Webmap

Custom Pets and Ranks

You can /sit and /lay

Cross Platform with Bedrock to play with out Console and Mobile Gamers

Show off your items in chat with [item] and [inv] thanks to interactive chat.

Fast leaf decay (no leaf crusher needed in your wood farm)

Grief Prevention by logging player actions with the ability to rollback!

No Chat Reports! Mojang won’t be snooping on us and you wont be banned from chat for mass reporting!

Shielding protect you INSTANTLY. No more getting shot with your shield up.

Put any block on your head as a hat 😀

Automatic server restarts to keep the lag down

10,000 block world border!

Come to our Discord and Apply join!

https://discord.gg/Z7ff9PYqVv

mosscraft.org

AcentraMC

Bedwars, Cross-Play, KitPvP, LifeSteal, Mini Games, PvP

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play.acentramc.com

Arcaneva Geopolitical

Earth, Factions, PvP, Roleplay

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Arcaneva is a Minecraft 1.19.4 Java and Bedrock server where you can lead or support a nation on EARTH on a Full Scale! What’s stopping you from having a good time?!

arcaneva.com

SkyBlade

Bedwars, Creative, Mini Games, PvP, Skyblock, Skywars, Survival

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We’re a Minecraft Bedrock and Java cross-play server with a large variety of fun minigames to play! Our goal is to bring the best experience to players, which is why we really want to hear your feedback for us to improve! Join us on Discord and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@SkyBladeNetwork) to stay up-to-date!To summarise, here’s a LARGE list of things that we offer: – SkyWars, BedWars, The Bridge, TNT Run, TurfWars, Colour Shuffle (Block Party Equivalent), Spleef, Drop, ZAP (Splegg Equivalent), One in the Chamber, Punch (Sumo Equivalent), 1v1 Duels, Free-Build Creative, Parkour, SkyBlock + so much more!So, what are you waiting for? Grab some friends and get playin’! We can’t wait to see you online! 🙂

mc.skyblade.pro

Storyfortune

PvE, Roleplay, Survival

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Storyfortune is a brand new survival experience based on the latest versions of Minecraft: Java Edition, with a focus on bringing players together unlike ever before while providing a top player experience! Our server is a grief-free and safe area where anyone and everyone can come and play with others. We strive to provide a unique and engaging experience while maintaining the core survival gameplay.We have player warps and shops, land claiming, marriage, an auction house and so much more! What are you waiting for?**IP: find.storyfortune.net** **Version: 1.20.2**Our rules can be found at: https://storyfortune.net/rules Our Discord server: https://storyfortune.net/discord

ms.storyfortune.net

ObiWorld

Bedwars, Cross-Play, Economy, Mini Games, Parkour, PvP, Survival

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Family-friendly survival server. Java and Bedrock Crossplay!! Includes claims, homes, and teleport. Loads of minigames: bedwars, duels, paintball, parkour, hunger games and more! Active staff. Unlock abilities and earn ranks by just playing. Test your skills in our custom arenas and boss battles! Try out our custom enchantments, magic wands, and advancements. Java IP: play.obiworldmc.com Bedrock IP: play.obiworldmc.com Port: 47973

play.obiworldmc.com

LifeStealMC

Economy, LifeSteal, MCMMO, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay, Survival

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Lifestealmc.net

Simply Vanilla Anarchy

Anarchy, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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We have been online since 2019 with a strong discord community and 10-30 active players. No hacking/duping allowed. Vanilla world-borders and Nether-roof is accessible.Want to experience anarchy without everyone hacking or long queues or low tps? Join Simply Vanilla! The server prides itself with having only very few plugins installed to keep things as Vanilla and Anarchy as possible. The server has never been reset and never will be, the current 6 TB map size speaks for itself.We are hosted in EU giving all players in Europe an excellent ping while still being reasonably good for North American players.Join Today!

simplyvanilla.net

AugustaTowny

Economy, Survival, Towny

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Augusta Towny is a offers a unique experience for players who enjoy town-building, jobs, quests, and economy. With the popular Towny plugin, players can join or create their own towns, and work together with other players to build, protect and grow their community. We offer custom world generation to allow your creativity to skyrocket. Our server also offers a friendly and welcoming community, where players can enjoy a variety of activities such as mining, farming, trading, and crafting. We have an economy system that allows players to earn money by gathering, crafting, smelting, and selling their resources and items. Use it to become to richest player on the server.How to Join: – Java Server IP: play.augustatowny.com – Bedrock Server IP: play.augustatowny.com | Bedrock Port: 25565 – Minecraft Version: The server operates on version 1.19.4 – ViaVersion and ViaBackwards are installed. 1.19+ is recommended - Discord: https://discord.gg/SF3aSc4dfJOur staff team is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, and are always available to assist players with any questions or concerns. So come join us on Augusta Towny and experience the fun and excitement of town-building, exploration, and community interaction!

play.augustatowny.com

GravityCraft

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Skyblock, Survival, Towny

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Welcome to the Oldest Minecraft survival server, We have 2 Servers to choose from,[ Towny Survival Servers ] [Pre-Alpha]

+ Build, create, survive in the world with Custom Bosses and Dangerous Mobs waiting for you to lurk around! McMMO and Elite Mobs are in this server. + Rankup by building something cool, then post review in Discord or Live Review by Staff.[ OP-Skyblock Minion Based Server] [Beta]

+ Make an Island with limited resources, use primitive resources to expand Island such as Cobgen and Tree Regen. + Use Minions to help doing small task such as Mining, Slaying animals, Woodcutter, and so on. + Rankup (/rankup) to gain more perks and limitations. + Complete Challenges in /shop to get reward! + There are 30 Ranks, are you prepared for the challenge?Active and Friendly Staffs, please enjoy the game!

play.gravitymc.xyz

Charlie Roleplay

Roleplay

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== PRYMA SERVER ==Pryma, a fabulous and very strong Kingdom where peace reigned, was once attacked by an evil Sect who burned the kingdom and tried to destroy everything that was left of it. Nobody gave up, the war lasted more than two years… But, in the end, the Kingdom surrendered.Some survivors remained, including Captain Clawes who, with his ship, managed to save much of the remaining population and bring them to the new Kingdom, a safer, more powerful kingdom, which was ready to take back the territory it had lost. Within this kingdom two Guilds were created: the Kadreks and the Oblivions. They were two strong guilds, both with the goal of bringing peace to the Kingdom of Pryma.Now it’s up to you! Find out how the in-game story will evolve! Improve your equipment, defeat the most feared bosses and complete all missions together with your Guild and your Friends!!

mc.charlieroleplay.it

InterstellarMC

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival, Vanilla

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interstellarmc.cc

Vanilla Hype

Survival, Vanilla

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Fresh new map! Vanilla Hype is a whitelisted vanilla server. There is no griefing or stealing and the gameplay is as vanilla as it gets. We have events and weekly competitions that anyone can join.The aim of the server is to build a friendly and mature community so we’re always looking for new members! If you’re interested in joining apply on our discord server :] https://discord.gg/3yJkzUp

mc.vanillahypeserver.com

Blockcraft

Cross-Play, Economy, Parkour, Survival, Vanilla

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Blockcraft is a Minecraft server on version 1.20.1 just waiting to be played! Land claims, toggle PvP, and a player-based economy are just a few of the features you will find on this survival server. It also has crates for awesome in-game rewards! But we’re more than just minecrafting and blocks here, We’re a very close knitt community, with amazing dedicated staff, active playerbase and discord, we host regular events including Sunday Funday where you can will free ranks and crate keys! We have xmas and new years partys and players of all ages from 5 to 85! We have warps setup to help you navigate the shops run by players, the community center with items to get you going from the start, not to mention amazing events run throughout the year. Swing by and say hi and play minecraft your way! We are a Uk based server so ping may vary, To note we allow the use of English only in General chat, but you may dm in your chosen language, We are fully supportive of everyone here at blockcraft and we do not tolerate any form of bullying or harrasment of any kind. We’d love for you to come and join us and start your adventure today! Come join in on all the fun happening right here on Blockcraft! Bedrock port :19132

play.blockcraft.uk

BennixMC

Creative, Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, Parkour, Survival, Vanilla

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Welcome to BennixMC, the ultimate Minecraft adventure awaits! Immerse yourself in a server filled with endless possibilities across multiple game modes.Join our SUPER SMP and experience a thrilling Minecraft journey like no other. Engage in intense PVP battles with our overhauled system, trade with shops, and explore customized terrain that guarantees a unique experience for every player. Claim your land, decorate with mini blocks, and unlock rewards as you improve your skills. Don’t forget to mine spawners with silk touch and catch custom fish to add excitement to your adventure. Plus, unleash your creativity in our dedicated Creative Plots, where your imagination has no limits.If you’re up for a challenge, test your agility and determination in our infinite parkour courses. Race against the clock, conquer gravity-defying jumps, and overcome intricate obstacles in pursuit of parkour perfection.No mods needed! Our server is available on both BEDROCK and JAVA platforms, making it accessible to players on PC, Mobile, PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. And the best part? There are no world resets, allowing you to build, conquer, and create without limits.Join us now at play.bennixmc.com on port 25565 and become part of our thriving community. Stay connected and get the latest updates by joining our Discord server at discord.gg/B848STG5wz. Your epic Minecraft adventure starts here, at BennixMC!

play.bennixmc.com

RoyaleMC

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Skyblock, Survival

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┍———[ RoyaleMC | Survival + Skyblock | 1.16-1.19 | Java + Bedrock ]———┑Java: play.royale-mc.com Bedrock: play.royale-mc.com:19132┍———[ ABOUT US ]———┑RoyaleMC is the most unique Slimefun network Minecraft has to offer. We have implemented Slimefun all over, from our crates to our ranks upgrades. If you’re a Slimefun fan and are looking to enjoy the best grind available, then look no more. We are the best. Our expert staff team and community members will welcome and help you with your Slimefun adventure! Don’t like or not interested in Slimefun? That is okay! You can enjoy the server without needing to use Slimefun other than minor item unlocks for rank upgrades for additional perks.RoyaleMC is also a proud supporter of the non-pay-to-win aspect. Perks that a donator rank has can be obtained by all players, even /fly with our concept of vote-to-win! Voting gets you tokens that can be used within the Token Shop to purchase these types of perks! Check out below for more information about RoyaleMC!

play.royale-mc.com

Players:	101/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Spectral Entities Defeated:	1
Invisible Walls Found:	4	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	6
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5	Legendary Items Repaired:	2
Celestial Events Witnessed:	3	Dragon Scales Harvested:	491
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	5	Soul Swords Wielded:	6
Glorious Feasts Held:	11	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	2
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	46	Star Shards Collected:	259

Players:	101/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Secret Libraries Discovered:	1	New Chunks Explored:	64439
Horror Stories Survived:	3	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	9
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1	Crystal Palaces Visited:	2
Dragons Tamed:	2	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	12
Legendary Heroes Trained:	4	Haunted Chests Opened:	4
Demon Skulls Collected:	22	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2
Dragon Eggs Found:	5769	Immortal Potions Brewed:	8

Players:	102/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Phoenix Feathers Found:	10	New Chunks Explored:	900681
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	3	Epic Weapons Forged:	7
Powerful Allies Recruited:	8	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	21
Cursed Swords Broken:	1	Arcane Towers Raised:	2
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Wailing Winds Heard:	2
Love Letters Sent:	10	Forbidden Relics Collected:	6
Gods Slained:	0	Crystal Palaces Visited:	3

Players:	93/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	18	Wilderness Tamed:	19
Magic Crystals Found:	14	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1
Divine Spears Created:	14	Lunar Scepters Activated:	3
New Chunks Explored:	390478	Celestial Gardens Planted:	6
Phantom Ships Sailed:	5	Cursed Swords Broken:	2
Forbidden Relics Collected:	8	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	6
Hidden Passages Discovered:	3	Paranormal Events Investigated:	4

Players:	91/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Epic Quests Completed:	15	Infernal Machines Built:	1
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1	Divine Scrolls Written:	20
Horror Stories Survived:	5	Eclipse Rings Activated:	2
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5	Dragon Eggs Found:	7603
Elemental Crystals Collected:	58	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	3	Teleportation Mishaps:	3
Alternate Realities Explored:	3	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	9

Players:	94/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	4	Vanishing Items Found:	5
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	1	Pirate Ships Captured:	1
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7	Legendary Heroes Trained:	6
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	3	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	12
Enchanted Forests Planted:	7	World-Altering Spells Cast:	1
Meteorite Armor Created:	12	Glitched Entities Encountered:	0
Divine Spears Created:	18	Shattered Realms Restored:	2

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Divine Scrolls Written:	12	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	42
Hidden Passages Discovered:	2	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0
Immortal Potions Brewed:	7	Haunted Mines Explored:	2
Soul Swords Wielded:	6	Magical Moments Shared:	13
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	11	Cursed Statues Activated:	4
Gnome Villages Protected:	7	Players Killed by Monsters:	6279
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	8	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	17

Players:	102/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Phantom Rings Equipped:	23	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6
Dragon Eggs Found:	3688	Ancient Ruins Explored:	4
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	10	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2
Portal Loops Escaped:	3	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	4
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Alternate Realities Explored:	1
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	2	Royal Courts Attended:	1
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	4	Magical Frogs Kissed:	4

Players:	104/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Demonic Pacts Formed:	1	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	2
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2	Shadow Figures Spotted:	5
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2	Rainbows Spotted:	7
Glorious Feasts Held:	17	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	3	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	1
Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	3	Undead Armies Raised:	3
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	6	Cursed Taverns Survived:	4

Players:	106/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	35	Hidden Passages Discovered:	8
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	2	Phantom Ships Sailed:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Meteorite Armor Created:	25
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	6	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	4
Dark Rituals Completed:	10	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Cursed Scrolls Read:	2	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	3
Undead Armies Raised:	1	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2

Players:	95/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Lava Oceans Crossed:	1	Potions Brewed:	172
Immortal Anvils Forged:	14	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	4
Divine Relics Bestowed:	14	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1
Wyrmholes Dug:	7	Undead Armies Raised:	2
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	3	Legendary Titles Earned:	2
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1	Endless Staircases Climbed:	2
Whispering Shadows Heard:	3	Mythical Relics Collected:	10

Players:	105/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Omnipotent Charms Created:	5	Mines Excavated:	1614
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	8	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Dragonkin Hatched:	1
Cursed Taverns Survived:	2	Cozy Campfires Lit:	18
Ores Mined:	1207	Farms Harvested:	795
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Magical Ponies Rescued:	4
Paranormal Events Investigated:	5	Divine Spears Created:	12

Players:	101/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Legendary Scepters Created:	2	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	14
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	5	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	1
Farms Harvested:	508	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6
Dragon Eggs Found:	1829	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	3
Forbidden Relics Collected:	10	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	6
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	3	Dragonkin Hatched:	5
Magical Familiars Summoned:	2	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	3

Players:	109/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Enchanted Forests Planted:	3	Void Armor Forged:	17
Twisted Realms Survived:	1	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	10
Epic Bosses Defeated:	5	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Portal Loops Escaped:	3	Epic Weapons Forged:	6
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	5	Runes Activated:	8
Cosmic Pies Baked:	7	Soul Contracts Signed:	5
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	11	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Farms Harvested:	782	Cosmic Pies Baked:	9
Mines Excavated:	1984	Holy Grails Found:	1
Endless Legions Commanded:	28	Fairy Circles Danced In:	12
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	10	Void Armor Forged:	28
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	3	Ether Blades Crafted:	7
Hidden Passages Discovered:	5	Secret Guilds Joined:	2
Mythical Relics Collected:	11	Magical Frogs Kissed:	3