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.

OberLock

OberLock is designed to be for the players. We’re dedicated to bringing back the classic Minecraft Survival Multiplayer experience. Designed to be transparent, we will treat our players with respect and dignity. Designed for mature players looking to hop on with friends, without the hassle of setting up their own server.

[This server is brand new, and is currently in development. The Spawn and Shopping District are very light on builds. We are hiring builders and staff]

Features: – Grief Prevention – Core Protect – Survival – Sign Economy – DynMap – Expanding Worldborder

IP: 51.195.188.165:25637 DynMap: http://oberlock.apexmc.co:23270/

51.195.188.165:25637

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

Imagine Fun

Economy, Mini Games, Parkour, Roleplay

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Welcome to Imagine Fun.The most realistic Disneyland in Anaheim recreation you can possibly imagine. Tons of players and tons of items to collect and trade! Come try out all of the rides and meet new friends.

mc.imaginefun.net

Players:	110/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	3	Phoenix Feathers Found:	12
Mythical Quests Completed:	48	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	6
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1
Legendary Scepters Created:	2	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1
Spectral Entities Defeated:	4	Rainbows Spotted:	8
Dragon Eggs Found:	6477	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	7	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	45

Players:	107/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Shadow Figures Spotted:	2	Cursed Scrolls Read:	2
Blood Moons Survived:	2	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	10
Love Letters Sent:	7	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1
Crystal Wands Charged:	10	Epic Quests Completed:	28
Crystal Palaces Visited:	2	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	3
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	6	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	1
Ghost Trains Ridden:	0	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	4

Players:	93/800	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Magic Items Found:	7783	Crystal Palaces Visited:	3
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2	Epic Mounts Acquired:	4
Underground Cities Explored:	3	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	3	Demon Skulls Collected:	19
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	46	Epic Weapons Forged:	9
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	9	Cursed Scrolls Read:	4
Glitched Entities Encountered:	4	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	17

Players:	104/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Enchantments Applied:	273	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	1	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	28
Reality Distortions Fixed:	3	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	2
Cosmic Pies Baked:	3	Celestial Gardens Planted:	2
Dimension Hops:	10	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	11

Players:	96/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Ender Pearl Glitches:	1	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	3
Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	2	Soul Swords Wielded:	2
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	69	Infinite Doors Opened:	2
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	4	Void Armor Forged:	27
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	19	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	0
Chaos Gates Opened:	1	Reality Warps Survived:	1
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Cursed Villages Purged:	4

Players:	108/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Cursed Statues Activated:	3	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	7
Hidden Passages Discovered:	2	Secret Libraries Discovered:	5
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4
Love Letters Sent:	20	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	3
Secret Guilds Joined:	4	Arcane Towers Raised:	4
Chaos Gates Opened:	2	Curse of Binding Applied:	1
Phantom Knights Defeated:	7	Demon Skulls Collected:	45

Players:	105/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Divine Spears Created:	24	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3
Magical Frogs Kissed:	6	Astral Mages Summoned:	3
Dark Rituals Completed:	5	Villages Defended:	9
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	16	Portal Loops Escaped:	0
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	1	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	8
Invisible Walls Found:	3	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2

Players:	109/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Dragon Eggs Found:	9252	Goblin Markets Raided:	7
Magical Familiars Summoned:	4	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	10
Heroic Legacies Created:	6	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	1
Backwards Speech Heard:	3	Haunted Mines Explored:	2
Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	5	Reality Distortions Fixed:	2
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	5	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	27
Ancient Guardians Awoken:	3	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2

Players:	103/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Demonic Pacts Formed:	1	Endless Mazes Solved:	3
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	1	Magical Familiars Summoned:	4
Falling into the Void:	3	Reality Warps Survived:	0
Cursed Scrolls Read:	3	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2
Dark Rituals Completed:	3	Magic Items Found:	3928
Vanishing Structures Built:	2	Phantom Ships Sailed:	2
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	8

Players:	95/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	4	Unicorn Sightings:	1
Divine Spears Created:	29	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5	Enchanted Forests Planted:	8
Celestial Beings Befriended:	2	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	13
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Phantom Horses Ridden:	2
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	1	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	4
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	6	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	4

Players:	97/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Astral Staffs Crafted:	8	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	10
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4	Alternate Realities Explored:	4
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	7
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	4	Heroic Legacies Created:	5
Arcane Towers Raised:	1	Mysterious Portals Opened:	13
Wailing Winds Heard:	3	Animals Bred:	177
Void Armor Forged:	22	Zombie Dances:	9

Players:	102/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	3
Demon Skulls Collected:	31	Time-Warping Watches Found:	2
Glorious Feasts Held:	16	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5	Enchanted Armories Found:	8
Phantom Horses Ridden:	2	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Dragons Tamed:	4
Dragon Scales Harvested:	191	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	20

Players:	104/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	5	Wilderness Tamed:	17
Infernal Machines Built:	1	Animals Bred:	13
Alien Abductions:	0	Legendary Scepters Created:	6
Immortal Potions Brewed:	4	Celestial Gardens Planted:	8
Backwards Speech Heard:	4	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1	Zombie Dances:	2
Volcanoes Explored:	2	Wailing Winds Heard:	2

Players:	95/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	40
Unseen Monsters Slain:	4	Living Statues Befriended:	1
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	2	World-Altering Spells Cast:	0
Falling into the Void:	2	Volcanoes Explored:	2
Magical Ponies Rescued:	5	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2	Vanishing Items Found:	5
Soul Contracts Signed:	1	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0

Players:	102/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	3	Unicorn Sightings:	1
Divine Relics Bestowed:	12	Legendary Items Repaired:	4
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Enchanted Forests Planted:	3
Epic Bosses Defeated:	3	Secret Passages Found:	8
Cozy Campfires Lit:	19	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1
Phantom Blocks Placed:	6	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	8
Arcane Towers Raised:	4	Magic Items Found:	5611