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.

NextGamers Europe MC Server

The NGE Minecraft Server! We are a freebuild survival server with friendly staff and over 70 plugins. We don’t sell any inGame items or ranks with special abilities, for real money, but you can buy Premium with inGame money. Premium gives you fly and some other special abilities. Some of our plugins are (some plugins you can first use when you’re Premium but you can get that without real money for 8000€ inGame money):: We’re sure you’ll have a lot of fun on our server. See you there! 🙂

nextgamers.eu

BILTU SMP

Cross-Play, Economy, LifeSteal, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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⭐MCPE IP: play.biltusmp.fun ⭐PORT: 25582“Welcome to ‘Survival PvP: Engage in intense player vs. player battles where survival is paramount.Lifesteal Mechanic: Your attacks heal you during combat, adding a unique twist to battles.Economy: Establish a thriving in-game economy centered around the lifesteal mechanic.Base Building: Build and fortify your base to protect your resources and survive raids.Resource Gathering: Collect essential resources to thrive in the harsh environment.Trading: Trade with other players for rare items and strategic advantages.

play.biltusmp.fun

MeeTion Network

Economy, Factions, KitPvP, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Survival

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———————————————————————————————————— ┈ ⋞ ⟨ ⏣ MEETION NETWORK ⏣ ⟩ ⋟ ┈Java IP -> meetion-mc.com / Bedrock IP -> meetion-mc.com – Puerto -> 19132 Discord: https://discord.gg/6JbNn3KXZ7SUPPORT FOR -> 1.16.4 to 1.20.4 AVAILABLE FOR BEDROCK!Welcome to MeeTion Network, an excellent server for its incredible experiences and designs while you play and have fun. We are a very dedicated and hassle-free server, where we value the community above all else. The server is in versions 1.16.4 to 1.20.4, and everyone is welcome as Java and Bedrock players are free to join!Take a seat, get comfortable and have fun! ————————————————————————————————————

meetion-mc.com

KingSMP

LifeSteal, PvP, Survival, Survival Games

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Free to play Lifesteal and Events server – join in our regular events and youtube streams (@kingraghvr01) for giveaways, prizes and fun!We work hard to keep the server up to date and always do our best to incorporate player requests!

KingSMP.net

SiriusMC

Economy, FTB, PvE, PvP, Survival, Tekkit

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Play.SiriusMC.net

Altitude Community

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival

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Altitude is the best survival community for 1.20! Grab some friends, or make some new ones, and enjoy an awesome survival experience! Welcome to our tight-knit community!We host four survival servers synced together so that you can switch between them and take your inventory, McMMO levels, MyPets, and economy money with you! Play on one server or all of them, and meet tons of awesome people to help you on your survival adventure.Each server features a unique seed and community – but the features are the same: we have McMMO, MyPet, Dynmap, land claiming, an in-game currency economy, and PvP can be toggled on/off. We also reset the end world each month!

play.alttd.com

LusiadasCraft

Survival

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The LusíadasCraft server was created in 2023 by a group of friends who have been playing together for a few years and decided to create a server for the community. This is a server focused on Portuguese culture and folklore, where you can have fun alone or with your friends! This server has some mechanics such as: – Customized fishing (A different fishing system than usual) – Mcmmo (A skill system already known by many) – Clans (Players can choose to group themselves into a clan) – Claims (To help protect the community) – Selling Wands (A more simplified item selling system) – Vending items (A vending item) – Different mob spawners (types of mob spawners other than vanilla ones) – Customized Items (Non-vanilla items) – Customized resource map (Map focused on exploration) And much more! Join us at mc.LusiadasCraft.pt!

mc.lusiadascraft.com

HoloCraft SEA

Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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Welcome to Holocraft! We’re a small but friendly active server, the main purpose is to provide a relax and enjoyable experience for our players! We target to be one of the best minecraft server with a large variety of game modes for you and your friend or family to enjoy.• Survival – 1.19.2 – dungeon – pvp – economy • Skyblock – 1.19.2 • Vanilla – 1.19.2 • Bedwar- Coming soon • Prison- Coming soon • Factions – Coming soonIP Address: play.holocraft.xyz Website: https://www.holocraft.xyz Store: https://holocraft-sea.tebex.io/ Discord: https://discord.gg/MaZzQpCCqfConnect to this Minecraft server using 1.8 to 1.19.2 client version using the ip play.holocraft.xyz

play.holocraft.xyz

Universal

LifeSteal, PvP

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Experience the ultimate Minecraft adventure on the PVP and Lifesteal Server!INDIA MOST FAMOUS SERVER, here you can learn pvp And show your skills OF building,pvp and creativity SO why are you waiting JOIN NOW!!

universalmc.fun:25806

MineWave

Economy, LifeSteal, OneBlock, Survival

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MineWave is a network featuring survival and competitive gamemodes such as Lifesteal, EarthSMP and OneBlock!JOIN MINEWAVE Java IP – minewave.netJOIN MINEWAVE FOR BEDROCK USER Bedrock IP – br.minewave.net Port – 19132

minewave.net

AnubisMC

Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, Survival

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We’re running Pixelmon Reforged v9.1.6Use our Technic Modpack to join us: https://anubismc.com/modpackIf you’re having any issues, hop into our Discord for assistance: https://discord.gg/anubismc

play.anubismc.com

Empire Minecraft

Economy, PvE, Survival, Vanilla

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Empire Minecraft is far from your average Minecraft server. With a unique combination of PROTECTED town plots, wilderness outposts with optional ANTI-GRIEF PROTECTION, and a player-focused ECONOMY system, there is something for every player to enjoy.The base of our server remains closely tied to vanilla survival. Most changes and features coded by our experienced developer team are optional. These include custom mobs, drops, and difficulty settings to enhance gameplay for those wanting a little more of a challenge above the usual survival gameplay. Dial these settings down and enjoy a relaxing gameplay experience in instead. With something for everyone, you play YOUR way.We are proud to be Family Friendly and non-PvP, with settings that can be customized to fit every player experience level and mature staff who monitor the server 24/7. You won’t find another server like us. Come join our awesome community today!

play.emc.gs

MineGen

Economy, Skyblock, Survival

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Come play on MineGens, is a server with unique gameplay rarely seen on minecraft which is usually called a generator, Make passive income on your island by upgrading your generators, Explore a quest line by completing quests and getting rewards, Use farming and fishing to level up, you can also get personal benefits on the server This is by buying the available rank on the server, never seen before custom features on Minecraft!What makes this server special ? MineGens presents a minecraft server with a new genre that you may have never seen before, namely “Generators”. The point of this genre is that you can buy a generator at the shop and develop it into a generator level above it. At the beginning you will have 25 generator slots that you can install on your island, if you are still confused, you can try it yourself.

minegens.id

MineLucky

Economy, Prison, PvP

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MineLucky is a fresh take on the OP prison game mode. Join now with org.minelucky.net for Java and bedrock.minelucky.net (Port: 19132) for Bedrock.

org.minelucky.net

PotterworldMC

Mini Games, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Vanilla

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Hello, magical folk, and welcome to Potterworld! You’ll fight in duels, brew potions, complete magical challenges, interact with your friends, and explore the magical world – all through Minecraft!We are proud to be a global, family-friendly server. You can join us with a Minecraft: Java Edition account on versions 1.10 to 1.13.2 using the IP address play.potterworldmc.com. The server runs with plugins, so no mods are needed.Our custom resource pack will download automagically. All you must do is click “Yes” when it asks for your permission in-game. Please ensure that the “Server Resource Packs” setting is set to “Enabled” or “Prompt” in the server settings before connecting to the server. Otherwise, the download will fail.Join us for an exciting and magical experience!Potterworld or Droobledore LLC is not in any way affiliated with Mojang AB, J.K. Rowling, Warner Brothers or any company, copyright or trademark.

play.potterworldmc.com

The Seed

Economy, Hardcore, PvE, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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The Seed was created with one thing in mind – Minecraft. For the players that are looking for a server that has countless custom-coded features, The Seed isn’t for you. While we do have custom features, our goal is to keep The Seed simple and community-based for those that just want to play Minecraft with friends. So, here’s what we offer:– Player Shops | Anybody and everybody is allowed to create their own shop – Player Warps | Once you are a Nomad (play for one hour), you can create public warps – User-Friendly Land Claiming | Protect your property with ease – Rank promotions for playing on the server | Each Rank has it’s own upgrades – Pets | Every player is able to tame their own pet by killing any animal with a lead – Player-Driven Economy | The Seed sells a limited amount of items at it’s shop. Go buy and sell from other players! – Friendly Community | Although we are a new server, we encourage our future players to be mature, respectful, and friendly!

play.theseedmc.com

Players:	99/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	19	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	1
Underground Cities Explored:	4	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Crystal Wands Charged:	12	Shadow Figures Spotted:	5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	2	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	1
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	11	Endless Mazes Solved:	2
Heroic Legacies Created:	6	Dimension Hops:	9
Blood Moons Survived:	0	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1

Players:	92/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0	Elemental Crystals Collected:	92
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	8	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	2	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	2
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	6	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	14
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	13	Dragon Scales Harvested:	132
Titanic Battles Fought:	17	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	9
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	9	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	44

Players:	96/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1	Sentient Weapons Trained:	4
Endless Mazes Conquered:	4	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	1	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	5
Cursed Amulets Found:	1	Celestial Beings Befriended:	0
Falling into the Void:	0	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	1
Shadow Realms Conquered:	2	Blood Moons Survived:	2
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	3	Battle Standards Raised:	11

Players:	99/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	6
Mimic Chests Discovered:	5	Phantom Ships Sailed:	3
Magic Crystals Found:	7	Powerful Allies Recruited:	2
Immortal Potions Brewed:	10	Pirate Ships Raided:	3
Shadow Figures Spotted:	2	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0
Twisted Realms Survived:	1	Teleportation Mishaps:	1
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Paranormal Events Investigated:	3

Players:	99/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	33
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	11	Dragons Tamed:	6
Lost Souls Rescued:	1	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0
Evil Twin Fights:	3	Living Shadows Defeated:	3
Lunar Scepters Activated:	3	Legendary Titles Earned:	3
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	2	Mystic Runes Engraved:	1

Players:	98/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Celestial Events Witnessed:	3	Dragon Eggs Found:	2819
Dragonkin Hatched:	5	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	1
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	31	Endless Night Skies:	4
Underground Cities Explored:	5	Chimeras Created:	2
Magic Wands Crafted:	18	Cursed Lands Purified:	9
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Magical Frogs Kissed:	6

Players:	96/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Elemental Crystals Collected:	88	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	10
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	15	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	3
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Emeralds Found:	7017
Titan Hearts Harvested:	1	Meteorite Armor Created:	21
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	5
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	20	Lunar Scepters Activated:	9

Players:	103/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Immortal Potions Brewed:	11	Glorious Feasts Held:	10
Phantom Blocks Placed:	2	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	1	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	12
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5	Talking Trees Consulted:	5
Cursed Scrolls Read:	2	Zombie Dances:	7
Mimic Chests Discovered:	1	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2
Time-Warping Watches Found:	2	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0

Players:	105/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	5	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	1
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3
Ancient Ruins Explored:	2	Endless Legions Commanded:	24
New Chunks Explored:	301698	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1
Arcane Towers Raised:	2	Magic Crystals Found:	25
Undead Armies Raised:	0	Mines Excavated:	3695
Crystal Caves Mapped:	4	Orbs of Power Found:	3

Players:	105/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Legendary Heroes Trained:	5	Heroic Legacies Created:	3
Farms Harvested:	528	Infinite Doors Opened:	3
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	26	Infinity Stones Found:	1
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	16	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	5
Gods Slained:	0	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	17
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	4	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	19
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	2	Cursed Lands Purified:	4

Players:	96/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	7	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	3
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	4	Endless Staircases Climbed:	2
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	40	Goblin Markets Raided:	6
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	15	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	2	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Astral Staffs Crafted:	13	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	5
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	3	Cursed Lands Purified:	6

Players:	91/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Haunted Forests Traversed:	6	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5
World-Altering Spells Cast:	2	Endless Legions Commanded:	27
Eerie Music Discs Played:	3	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	44
Shadow Realms Conquered:	0	Magical Familiars Summoned:	3
Volcanoes Explored:	1	Cursed Amulets Found:	0
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	7	Immortal Anvils Forged:	17
Cozy Campfires Lit:	5	Curse of Binding Applied:	5

Players:	108/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	5	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	2
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2	Glitched Entities Encountered:	5
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2	Void Armor Forged:	25
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2	Curse of Binding Applied:	1
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1	Pirate Ships Captured:	2
Forbidden Relics Collected:	0	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3
Evil Lairs Raided:	8	Unique Catgirls Spotted:	2

Players:	97/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Ores Mined:	1664	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	5
Ancient Ruins Explored:	4	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	34
Holy Grails Found:	2	Glitched Entities Encountered:	0
Goblin Markets Raided:	7	Celestial Crowns Worn:	5
Infinity Stones Found:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	7
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	1	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	14
Mystic Runes Engraved:	4	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1

Players:	102/800	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	3	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	10
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	6	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	2
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	4
Goblin Markets Raided:	6	Cursed Lands Purified:	4
Herobrine Sightings:	8	Royal Decrees Issued:	4
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Divine Spears Created:	11
Enchantments Applied:	124	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1

Players:	97/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11	Hidden Villages Discovered:	3
Legendary Items Repaired:	2	Shattered Realms Restored:	2
Shadow Figures Spotted:	6	Unicorn Sightings:	0
Cozy Campfires Lit:	7	Crops Grown:	5252
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	14	Vanishing Items Found:	5
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2	Pirate Ships Captured:	0
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	1