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.

ObsidianCraft

Welcome to Obsidiancraft!

Our server has just been through a major reset! We are currently running a unique Survival server with over 40 epic plugins, and awesome perks! Try ObsidianCraft’s new Survival 2.0 server to experience the best possible extended-vanilla Minecraft experience!

We also have a large, endless-opportunity SkyBlock server! With over 50 challenges and various perks, experience a great, unique SkyBlock experience!s

ObsidianCraft has been reborn, and has just re-opened. Hop online to experience ObsidianCraft 2.0!

hub.obsidiancraft.com

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

EYServer

Cross-Play, LifeSteal, Pixelmon, Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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The official Minecraft server for the YouTuber Eystreem who has over 7 million subscribers and 100 million monthly viewers! The server has a Survival SMP gamemode based on update 1.20 with grief protection and a Prison gamemode that contains custom pickaxe enchantments, pets, minions, prison cell islands, and more!Join IP: mcs.eyserver.com (Java and Bedrock)Claim FREE bundle on our store! https://store.eyserver.com

mcs.eyserver.com

Foxcraft

Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, Parkour, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Foxcraft is a Minecraft Server Network that has been around since 2011 and provides it’s playerbase with multiple classic gamemodes like Prison, Skyblock, Survival, Creative, and more! All of our gamemodes feature custom additions to keep things interesting and modern. We also provide custom gamemodes like Kingdoms (a custom take on the popular factions gamemode) and we like to run a wide variety of events.Our gamemodes: – Oneblock – Kingdoms – Skyblock – Prison – Creative – Survival – Parkour [NEW]Player Statistics: https://www.mcfoxcraft.com/stats/ IP: play.foxcraft.net Forums: www.mcfoxcraft.com Store: store.foxcraft.net

pog.foxcraft.net

Dreamerz Network

Anarchy, Economy, LifeSteal, Survival

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play.dreamers.fun

SunRealms

Economy, Mini Games, OneBlock, Prison, PvE, Roleplay, Skyblock

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SunRealms is a server with a very friendly community where staff is always ready to help you on your journey. The server features gamemodes like Generators, Dungeons, Prisons and with more coming soon! » Server IP: mp.sunrealms.net » Bedrock Port: 19132 » Discord: discord.gg/sunrealms – BEDROCK SUPPORTED We are a crossplay network, which means we support both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. You can play on all devices such as PC, Phone, iPad, Switch, Xbox and more!» Generators » Dungeons » Prison » Coming Soon

ms.SunRealms.net:20001

Ace MC

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Survival Games, Vanilla

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Welcome to our BRAND NEW 1.20 Survival Server! BEDROCK COMPATIBLE! It’s just been released, and we couldn’t be more excited to have you join us on this incredible journey!IP: mc.acemc.co Bedrock Port: 19132Join our Discord community at discord.acemc.org and become a part of the Ace MC family. We’re not just a server; we’re a place where you can make new friends, create your very own warps, find your dream job, build your wealth, unwind, and simply have a blast! We’d love for you to be one of our original pioneers and experience the magic from the very beginning.If you’re in search of the perfect place to enjoy pure survival gameplay, connect with like-minded individuals, and have an amazing time, look no further! Our server boasts a warm and welcoming community, a robust land-claim system to protect your creations, custom fishing and farming experiences that’ll have you hooked, as well as an array of engaging quests and ranks. It’s everything you need for a fantastic adventure!Come on in, and let’s make unforgettable memories together!

mc.acemc.co

CraftYourTown

Cross-Play, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Skyblock, Survival, Towny

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CraftYourTown: Build Your Dream World!Bedrock IP is the same as Java, use port 19132Welcome to CraftYourTown, the best Minecraft server for adventurers like you! Join our friendly community of builders, crafters, and explorers, and let your creativity soar! Design amazing towns, embark on epic quests, and discover hidden treasures with your new pals. With lag-free gameplay, awesome events, and regular updates, there’s always something exciting to do! So grab your pickaxe, put on your adventurer’s hat, and come create magic at CraftYourTown!Why Join? Creative builders, crafters, and explorers, welcome! Endless adventures and epic quests await you! Keep Inventory is enabled, no losing all your progress! Design incredible towns and explore with friends! Battle custom mobs and unlock unique gadgets! Custom tools and stylish cosmetic skins to stand out! Be part of a community where your voice matters!

org.cyt.gg

InvadedLands

KitPvP, Skyblock, Survival

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InvadedLands is a network which consists of the following gamemodes:* KitPvP * Skyblock * SurvivalTo learn more, visit our website at invadedlands.net, or join the server at invadedlands.net!

play.invadedlands.net

Safe Survival

PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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Come join the best Semi Vanilla Survival Server! Keep Inventory – SMP – Land Claims – Community! Supports Bedrock / Java Crossplay! We are a non-hub server that offers a quick start to play multiplayer Minecraft survival in a single player-like setting and run a high end server to ensure there is no lag.Number 1 Rated Semi-Vanilla Server on MCSL for over 6 years!Survival has never been easier to start, you can begin right away after walking 200 blocks from spawn or using the random teleport provided. You no longer have to worry about spawning in a massive hub or spending a half hour figuring out how to play survival. Our spawn is a very simple, but useful place filled with item shops, warps, and more!We have Grief Prevention Land Claiming, and use the additional commands spawn, sethome, and home so you can get back to your build whenever you want. Keep inventory is on.Safe Survival has a welcoming, kind, and social community. We want to provide a fun and classic Minecraft experience where you can build and explore like you’re in single player. Our server is filled with the beautiful builds made by our players who will share your love for the game.Over 400000 players have joined!

mc.safesurvival.net

Players:	102/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Cursed Lands Purified:	9	Wyrmholes Dug:	8
Chimeras Created:	2	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2
Evil Lairs Raided:	8	Magic Crystals Found:	17
Lunar Scepters Activated:	5	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2
Elemental Crystals Collected:	84	Mines Excavated:	3433
Shadow Realms Conquered:	1	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	6
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	8	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2

Players:	100/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	76	Soul Swords Wielded:	4
Dragonkin Hatched:	1	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	1	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	0	Legendary Titles Earned:	2
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5	Crops Grown:	7048
Soul Contracts Signed:	2	Ender Pearl Glitches:	4
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	3

Players:	96/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Secret Passages Found:	2	Endless Mazes Solved:	1
Haunted Mines Explored:	3	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	4
Dragonkin Hatched:	1	Reality Distortions Fixed:	3
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	5
Evil Lairs Raided:	2	Mythical Swords Crafted:	72
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	2	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	9

Players:	105/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Dragon Eggs Found:	5910	Vanishing Structures Built:	3
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	18
Divine Relics Bestowed:	11	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	4
Mimic Chests Discovered:	5	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	12
Titan Hearts Harvested:	5	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2
Alternate Realities Explored:	2	Elemental Crystals Collected:	93
Mysterious Portals Opened:	5	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	3	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	43
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	8
Mythical Relics Collected:	8	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	4
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	0	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	13
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	6	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0
Mimic Chests Discovered:	3	Magic Items Found:	6778
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	11

Players:	91/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Royal Decrees Issued:	2	Meteorites Collected:	3
Lava Oceans Crossed:	1	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	9
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	13	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1
Invisible Walls Found:	4	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	2
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	3	Epic Quests Completed:	26
Animals Bred:	53	Vanishing Structures Built:	1

Players:	103/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Mythical Swords Crafted:	51	Crops Grown:	7518
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	17	Vanishing Structures Built:	3
Wilderness Tamed:	14	Celestial Crowns Worn:	4
Haunted Chests Opened:	2	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Epic Quests Completed:	26	Legendary Titles Earned:	1
Players Killed by Monsters:	5679	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	0
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	41	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	2

Players:	108/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Phantom Blocks Placed:	4	Zombie Dances:	6
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Legendary Titles Earned:	1
Phoenix Feathers Found:	14	Wilderness Tamed:	9
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	1	Royal Decrees Issued:	5
Backwards Speech Heard:	3	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2
Emeralds Found:	5150	Endless Staircases Climbed:	3
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	1	Immortal Anvils Forged:	10

Players:	95/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	3	Omnipotent Charms Created:	4
Legendary Titles Earned:	1	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	4
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	3	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	4
Invisible Pathways Walked:	6	Reality Distortions Fixed:	2
Hidden Passages Discovered:	2	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Meteorite Armor Created:	19	Shattered Realms Restored:	2
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1	Secret Libraries Discovered:	2

Players:	105/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Battle Standards Raised:	8	Astral Staffs Crafted:	11
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1	Living Shadows Defeated:	5
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	20	Legendary Items Repaired:	7
Soul Swords Wielded:	4	Legendary Scepters Created:	5
Chimeras Created:	2	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Astral Amulets Crafted:	25	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	2

Players:	109/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	3	Goblin Markets Raided:	9
Epic Mounts Acquired:	6	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	2
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	5	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	9
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	8	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	8
Ores Mined:	8416	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	2
Backwards Speech Heard:	5	Meteorite Armor Created:	11
Dragon Eggs Found:	1055	Eternal Flames Captured:	6

Players:	99/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	3	Magical Familiars Summoned:	4
Players Killed by Monsters:	3509	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	19
Holy Grails Found:	2	Meteorite Armor Created:	10
Love Letters Sent:	3	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3
Powerful Allies Recruited:	7	Cursed Amulets Found:	4
Astral Orbs Gathered:	15	Emeralds Found:	4119
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	53	Cozy Campfires Lit:	23

Players:	109/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Pirate Ships Raided:	2	Mythical Swords Crafted:	46
Magic Items Found:	5137	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1
Warrior Spirits Summoned:	22	Living Statues Befriended:	1
Evil Portals Destroyed:	2	Cozy Campfires Lit:	24
Ender Pearl Glitches:	1	Horror Stories Survived:	1
Haunted Forests Traversed:	2	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	1
Ores Mined:	5421	Elemental Crystals Collected:	49

Players:	101/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	14	Endless Mazes Solved:	2
Secret Libraries Discovered:	2	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	52
Legendary Items Repaired:	3	Astral Staffs Crafted:	11
Omnipotent Charms Created:	2	Alien Abductions:	0
Divine Relics Bestowed:	14	Phantom Blocks Placed:	10
Celestial Events Witnessed:	3	Curse of Binding Applied:	5
Herobrine Sightings:	5	Sentient Weapons Trained:	5

Players:	103/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Volcanoes Explored:	2	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	44
Eclipse Rings Activated:	2	Celestial Beings Befriended:	5
Blood Moons Survived:	2	Chaos Gates Opened:	3
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	9
Astral Projections Made:	1	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	10
Chimeras Created:	1	Reality Warps Survived:	1
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	6	Magical Familiars Summoned:	4

Players:	94/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Evil Twin Fights:	4	Herobrine Sightings:	7
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	9	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	1
Dark Rituals Completed:	3	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	4
Living Shadows Defeated:	5	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	3
Invisible Pathways Walked:	2	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	4
Whispering Shadows Heard:	3	Legendary Scepters Created:	2
Infinity Stones Found:	1	Forbidden Relics Collected:	0