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.

NavalBattlezone.com

NavalBattleZone is one of the most unique servers out there. We’re a Craftbukkit Minecraft server modded to emulate WW1 and WW2 naval warfare. Custom build your own ship, tanks, airplanes, helicopters and battle with them on the open sea, air, and more. YES THE VEHICLES MOVE AND HAVE WEAPONS. There is a Rank system to earn promotions to be able to build larger ship plots. Earn money rewards based on your rank and by sinking other players and automated merchants. Participate in moderated objective based battles. Use Factions to build your own team and base.

NavalBattlezone.com:8080

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:	107/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	5	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	17
Dragon Eggs Found:	1356	Love Letters Sent:	5
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	9	Falling into the Void:	3
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	18	Epic Weapons Forged:	9
Alien Abductions:	5	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	16
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	92	Magical Frogs Kissed:	6
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	10	Mythical Quests Completed:	49

Players:	95/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	5	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2
Enchanted Forests Planted:	3	Falling into the Void:	3
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2	Royal Courts Attended:	3
Infinite Doors Opened:	2	Vanishing Structures Built:	5
Mythical Swords Crafted:	84	Runes Activated:	2
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	84	Soul Contracts Signed:	1
Demon Skulls Collected:	11	Cozy Campfires Lit:	24

Players:	95/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	5
Evil Twin Fights:	1	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	10
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	6	Arcane Towers Raised:	5
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0
Alien Abductions:	3	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	4
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1	Void Armor Forged:	21
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	4

Players:	103/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Ghost Trains Ridden:	1	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1
Cozy Campfires Lit:	15	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	9
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	1	Immortal Potions Brewed:	11
Alternate Realities Explored:	1	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Wilderness Tamed:	18
Time-Warping Watches Found:	2	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6
Meteorites Collected:	4	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	1

Players:	108/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	5	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	89
Mines Excavated:	3434	Astral Projections Made:	3
Meteorite Armor Created:	26	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	4
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	11	Cursed Scrolls Read:	2
Magical Familiars Summoned:	2	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	2
Haunted Chests Opened:	10	Legendary Scepters Created:	2
Gnome Villages Protected:	10	Epic Quests Completed:	15

Players:	108/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	3	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0
Evil Twin Fights:	3	Endless Staircases Climbed:	0
Living Statues Befriended:	1	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	11
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Phantom Knights Defeated:	10
Invisible Walls Found:	2	New Chunks Explored:	139728
Gods Slained:	0	Infernal Machines Built:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3	Cursed Swords Broken:	3

Players:	98/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Dragonkin Hatched:	4	Cursed Statues Activated:	4
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	44	Crystal Wands Charged:	18
Dragon Eggs Found:	8380	Forbidden Relics Collected:	9
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	10	Crops Grown:	3487
Magical Ponies Rescued:	8	Horror Stories Survived:	7
Lunar Scepters Activated:	11	Alternate Realities Explored:	5
Forbidden Doors Opened:	3	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	9

Players:	101/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	13	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Zombie Dances:	10	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	16
Runes Activated:	4	Endless Mazes Conquered:	1
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2
Ores Mined:	2861	Phantom Horses Ridden:	2
Alternate Realities Explored:	5	Underground Cities Explored:	1
Haunted Forests Traversed:	4	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Zombie Dances:	1	Celestial Events Witnessed:	3
Eternal Flames Captured:	7	Treasure Maps Found:	15
Cursed Villages Purged:	4	Epic Mounts Acquired:	3
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2	Astral Staffs Crafted:	18
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Mines Excavated:	3964
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	17	Shattered Realms Restored:	0
Lost Cities Unearthed:	3	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	14

Players:	100/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Royal Courts Attended:	3	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	7
Magical Moments Shared:	19	Gods Slained:	0
Teleportation Mishaps:	3	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1
Cursed Taverns Survived:	3	Chimeras Created:	1
Falling into the Void:	0	Magical Ponies Rescued:	8
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3
Infernal Machines Built:	1	Legendary Heroes Trained:	7

Players:	95/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3	Living Statues Befriended:	0
Celestial Events Witnessed:	2	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	6
Holy Grails Found:	1	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1	Arcane Towers Raised:	1
Void Gems Collected:	33	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	2	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	38
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	4	Legendary Scepters Created:	7

Players:	94/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Forbidden Doors Opened:	1	Secret Passages Found:	6
Magical Familiars Summoned:	1	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	0
Rainbows Spotted:	7	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	2
Warrior Spirits Summoned:	36	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	2
Astral Orbs Gathered:	19	Twisted Realms Survived:	3
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	1	Phantom Ships Sailed:	4
Ghost Trains Ridden:	1	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2

Players:	96/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Alien Abductions:	2	World-Altering Spells Cast:	0
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	15	Animals Bred:	193
Infinity Stones Found:	6	Eerie Music Discs Played:	3
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	9	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	10
Heroic Legacies Created:	4	Legendary Items Repaired:	3
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	9	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Rune Stones Activated:	7	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	2

Players:	108/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	0	Portal Loops Escaped:	1
Alternate Realities Explored:	5	Gods Slained:	0
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	7	Wyrmholes Dug:	8
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	10	Forbidden Relics Collected:	4
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	5
Eternal Flames Captured:	8	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	23
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	7	Divine Spears Created:	26

Players:	105/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Mysterious Portals Opened:	20	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	5	Heroic Legacies Created:	5
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	4	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	8
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	6	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Celestial Gardens Planted:	2	Phantom Knights Defeated:	2
Mystic Runes Engraved:	6	Legendary Titles Earned:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3	Shattered Realms Restored:	2

Players:	96/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Meteorite Armor Created:	29	Mineshafts Explored:	4
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Zombie Dances:	0
Emeralds Found:	8269	Legendary Titles Earned:	1
Dragon Eggs Found:	1361	Mythical Swords Crafted:	78
Celestial Events Witnessed:	1	Invisible Pathways Walked:	6
Magical Frogs Kissed:	2	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3
Immortal Anvils Forged:	5	Lost Souls Rescued:	4