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.

Rivalpvp

Introducing Our Exciting New Lifesteal Gamemode! We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our latest gaming experience on the RivalPvP server – the Lifesteal Gamemode! Get ready for an adventure like no other, featuring a host of exciting features and content to make your gaming experience unforgettable. Here’s what you can expect: Virtual Spawners: Sell the spawners loot and get money/exp. and much more! Server IP: play.rivalpvp.fun Store: store.rivalpvp.fun Discord: dc.rivalpvp.fun Thank you for being a part of our community, and enjoy your gaming experience on RivalPvP! (bedrock players can join using minehut, and then doing /join rivalpvpmc)

play.rivalpvp.fun

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

SwanCraft

PvE, Survival, Vanilla

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Spread your wings and fly home to SwanCraft!In a world full of soulless Minecraft Networks and “one-size-fits-all” hub servers, SwanCraft aims to give you something different: a place to call home. Our close-knit community is ready to welcome you into our family!–Features– With Semi-Van Nostalgic SMP Play Style Close-knit Community Collectible Series Events Grief Prevention NO economy plugins – Economy is entirely item basedNO Towny | NO MCMMO | NO Factions | NO Keep Inventory | NO Chat Reporting WE ARE NOT A HUB SERVER

ms.swancraftmc.com

Performium

Factions, MCMMO, Mini Games, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Join in the first public Minecraft Among Us in Minecraft server! Play as the imposter or a crewmate. Complete tasks and win, or kill all crewmates in order to survive! We also have Randomizer and Regular UHC, and many more minigames! Join YouTubers DoniBobes and RGA Minecraft on a server where you can get free ranks, play with youtubers, and much more!

Join.Performium.co

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Vanishing Structures Built:	5	Dragons Tamed:	1
Cursed Statues Activated:	1	Astral Projections Made:	2
Phantom Ships Sailed:	2	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	3
Astral Staffs Crafted:	11	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	6
Talking Trees Consulted:	2	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	4
Titan Hearts Harvested:	2	Cursed Taverns Survived:	3
Reality Warps Survived:	1	Celestial Beings Befriended:	2

Players:	109/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1	Fairy Circles Danced In:	10
Farms Harvested:	695	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	2
Players Killed by Monsters:	8956	Living Shadows Defeated:	1
Celestial Gardens Planted:	3	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1
Cursed Villages Purged:	1	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	4
Magical Familiars Summoned:	3	Twisted Realms Survived:	1
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3	Phantom Rings Equipped:	12

Players:	107/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	1	Reality Distortions Fixed:	3
Villages Defended:	11	Ether Blades Crafted:	10
Celestial Crowns Worn:	5	Dragon Scales Harvested:	152
Glorious Feasts Held:	15	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	5
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	16	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	4
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	4
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	14	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	3

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Endless Legions Commanded:	21	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Mythical Quests Completed:	49	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	4
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	5	Divine Relics Bestowed:	13
Whispering Shadows Heard:	5	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	17
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	4	Enchantments Applied:	83
Wyrmholes Dug:	7	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	20
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2	Eerie Music Discs Played:	3

Players:	105/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	10
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	7	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3
Arcane Towers Raised:	3	Ghost Trains Ridden:	1
Spectral Entities Defeated:	7	Mimic Chests Discovered:	4
Endless Legions Commanded:	36	Falling into the Void:	1
Powerful Allies Recruited:	8	Epic Battles Fought:	11
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	12	Pirate Ships Captured:	2

Players:	102/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	2
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	15	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2
Reality Warps Survived:	2	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Vanishing Structures Built:	4	Haunted Forests Traversed:	2
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	1	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	20
Endless Legions Commanded:	36	Pirate Ships Captured:	2
Pirate Ships Raided:	3	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2

Players:	98/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	27	Celestial Crowns Worn:	1
Werewolf Howls Heard:	5	Forbidden Relics Collected:	10
World-Altering Spells Cast:	0	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1
Magic Wands Crafted:	18	Invisible Walls Found:	3
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	1	Legendary Titles Earned:	1
Warrior Spirits Summoned:	29	Star Shards Collected:	76

Players:	98/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	1	Forbidden Relics Collected:	9
Backwards Speech Heard:	3	Love Letters Sent:	1
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4	Enchanted Forests Planted:	6
Lost Souls Rescued:	1	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	4	Mysterious Portals Opened:	6
Void Gems Collected:	26	Dragonkin Hatched:	5
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	9	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	2

Players:	99/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	6	Secret Libraries Discovered:	4
Zombie Dances:	4	Emeralds Found:	4813
Legendary Scepters Created:	3	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	4
Endless Legions Commanded:	42	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	8
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	2	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Celestial Gardens Planted:	3
Living Statues Befriended:	2	Vanishing Structures Built:	2

Players:	108/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Royal Courts Attended:	0	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	5
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	41	Magic Wands Crafted:	11
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2
Runes Activated:	2	Orbs of Power Found:	4
Unseen Monsters Slain:	1	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3
Zombie Dances:	9	Sentient Weapons Trained:	7
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	6	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	14

Players:	98/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	4	Soul Contracts Signed:	3
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	4	Cosmic Pies Baked:	4
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	3	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	11
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	9	Divine Scrolls Written:	10
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	8	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	9
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	4	Gryphons Tamed:	3
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	9	Endless Mazes Solved:	3

Players:	110/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Lava Oceans Crossed:	2	Underground Cities Explored:	3
Phantom Blocks Placed:	5	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3
Backwards Speech Heard:	6	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	3
Soul Contracts Signed:	4	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1
Epic Battles Fought:	17	Dragon Scales Harvested:	273
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	3	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	4
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Astral Mages Summoned:	2

Players:	100/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0
Dimensional Rifts Closed:	2	Zombie Dances:	9
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2	Crystal Wands Charged:	19
Phoenix Feathers Found:	9	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	8
Villages Defended:	15	Royal Decrees Issued:	4
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	43	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2
Lunar Scepters Activated:	3	Cursed Amulets Found:	3

Players:	96/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Vanishing Structures Built:	5	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	92
Werewolf Howls Heard:	2	Haunted Chests Opened:	7
Crystal Wands Charged:	12	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	3
Alien Abductions:	4	Cursed Amulets Found:	1
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	8	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	20
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	6	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	1	Cosmic Pies Baked:	5

Players:	108/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	2	Magical Familiars Summoned:	1
New Chunks Explored:	881599	Soul Contracts Signed:	3
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	6	Mystic Runes Engraved:	7
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	34	Holy Grails Found:	5
Lava Oceans Crossed:	2	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	5
Celestial Crowns Worn:	4	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4
Epic Mounts Acquired:	6	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	3

Players:	96/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	6	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	14	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2
Treasure Maps Found:	8	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2	Enchanted Armories Found:	8
Animals Bred:	157	Eerie Music Discs Played:	4
Dimensional Rifts Closed:	4	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	6
Living Statues Befriended:	2	Love Letters Sent:	20