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.

ShadowRaptors Network

Welcome to ShadowRaptor Network! We are a Modded Minecraft server network that hosts Plastek, ATM Volcano Block, FTB Skies, FTB Inferno, All the Mods 7 – To the Sky and FTB OceanBlock servers, with a server that will feature our custom modpack, “Galactic Drive” on the way!

We are dedicated to creating a fun and stable environment to play the best that modded Minecraft has to offer, join our Discord to see more information about each of our servers!

Dedicated Server Hardware: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | 128GB ECC RAM | Full NVME Storage

Server Location: Europe

We hope to see you on the server!

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GEhyhku

Owner: Zediious

Moderator: MohamdSaan

IP: atmvb.shadowraptor.net

Good Ol’ Days

Days, Good, Semi Vanilla

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Apply Here: https://discord.gg/b5SgRP64aj

Welcome back to the Good Ol’ Days! This is a server running Minecraft 1.20.4 that’s been configured to perfection. We’re running the classic Beta 1.7 terrain generator, with the iconic “worstseedever.” Not to fear – it’s been upgraded with all the modern bells and whistles such as geodes, lush caves, strongholds, and even pillager outposts!

At a Glance:

🌳 Vanilla 1.20.4 Gameplay Mechanics

🌆 Custom Resource Pack for Ultimate Nostalgia!

👵 Beta 1.7.3 Terrain Generator, Upgraded w/ Modern Features

👀 Cute Community Builds

🌊 Very New World! Just a Few Days in!

Screenshots and More Information

We’d love to have you! If you’d like to join the server, head to our discord and fill out the application form. You must be 16 years of age or older for consideration!

Emerald Sky Factory

Emerald, FACTORY, Modded, SKY

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🌼 ESF is a semi-vanilla skyblock server dedicated to the ⚙ Create ⚙ mod and addons. If you enjoy building complex contraptions with Create just like us, this server is perfect for you.

🌍 Featuring a unique two-world setup, you can focus on building without interruption in the sky, or land on the earth to embark on an adventure with zero consequences (it’s an anarchy world so you won’t get banned for anything on the ground). Enjoy the best of both worlds.

📷 The map will never reset and is open for download. Additionally, you can import any .nbt structures to the server and build them automatically.

🏭 You don’t have to grind! Sell the produce of your factories to the server then you can purchase all kinds of resources from the market.

❤️ Simple and reliable, this is a 24×7 community server with absolutely no pay-to-win elements, no whitelist, or any other restrictions, just connect and play.

Download this modpack and kickstart your journey today!

Join our Discord is optional but very recommended in case you’re lost.
Check out our wiki for more details.

Storyfortune

smp, Storyfortune

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Storyfortune is a brand new survival experience based on the latest versions of Minecraft: Java Edition, with a focus on bringing players together unlike ever before while providing a top player experience! Our server is a grief-free and safe area where anyone and everyone can come and play with others. We strive to provide a unique and engaging experience while maintaining the core survival gameplay. We have player warps and shops, land claiming, marriage, an auction house and so much more! What are you waiting for? IP: rdt.storyfortune.net Version: 1.20.1-1.20.5

Our Discord server: https://storyfortune.net/discord

Check out our server release trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZTDdLEcGy8

Check out other builds on the server at https://storyfortune.net/gallery!____________________________________________________________________________ Features: GriefPrevention: Easily protect your builds to make them grief-proof! Chest Shops: Buy or sell any item you want from player Chest Shops! Easily create and manage them!Auction House: List items on the auction house for others players to buy/bid on! Player Warps: Set your own player warp, whether that be for a shop or an epic base you made, anyone on the server will be able to teleport! Players can also upvote warps that they like the most so more people can see them. /sit: Change to the sitting position anywhere! Marriage: Marry another player – meant to cater towards those who like to roleplay. Toggle PvP: Toggle your PvP, or leave it disabled! Head Merchant: Access over 50k+ custom decorative heads! Quests: Complete quests to earn money with the option to pick easy or hard challenges! Jobs: Join jobs to earn money and unlock various special features! ChatGames: A fun way to earn a bit of money and interact with others in a friendly way! mcMMO: Earn special abilities by leveling up 15 different skills!____________________________________________________________________________ Our rules can be found at: https://storyfortune.net/rules

Allies and Axis of Minecraft

Allies, Axis, Minecraft, Modded

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Allies and Axis of Minecraft

• We are a nation/political/war/engagement server •

As of today we are a Nation/building/military server with an open community and great admin team and its one of those servers where if you can but in good work and effort you can become an important figure since we are a small server

► Started in 2016 (rebranded as of 2024)

► dedicated community

► open server 24 hours a day

► Lots of Mods to play around with

► Endless opportunities and goals

► Helpful staff (like dave)

► Many nations to choose from and to improve

• Info •

Forge 1.20.4, Java, Modded,

We have mods including

► create

► guns

► Valrkies sky mod

► furniture

► and so much more

• Mainly looking for •

► Builders modern/town/city/military

► Military navy/air force/ground forces

► government positions

► United nations roles

► Workforce

•Invite•

https://discord.gg/cBMeAG9T

Life in the village 3

Life, Modded, Village

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Are you looking for a pack based around town-building with NPC, friendly community or want to escape reality and hyperfocus in a safe space? We will be happy to accept you in our friendly community

Server Info (Discord)

Available commands: /rtp, /tpa, /back, /home and etc
Lag-free experience, 20 tps when server is full (12 slots)
Claims (Minecolones and OPAC), Teams, Quests, Economics
The server has enabled forceload for all colony chunks
IP: omrs.servegame.com (It’s not pre-added server!)

Pack Features Life in the village 3

🏘️ Manage (Colonies, backpacks, storage organization, new villager professions)
🧱 Building (decorative blocks, furniture, roofs, windows and additions)
🏭 Technology (immersive machines for basic resource processing, farming)
🗺️ Exploration (roleplay, new structures, biomes, dungeons)

Foggy Willows

foggy, Vanilla, Willows

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Foggy Willows is all about simplicity. Running on the latest vanilla jar with no datapacks or plugins, unlike 95% of servers that claim to be vanilla. We strive to give you a plain boring vanilla experience. There is no fancy confusing spawn or 100 anecdotes you have to read. Be warned, players are expected to sort out their own social issues. Play how you want to play. We have a small player base of normal people, but are looking to expand.

Always on the latest stable vanilla jar
Dedicated high spec host on fiber optic
No world border
No plugins
No tp/sethome
Hard mode
Discord
Java Only

IP: foggywillows.com

V For Vanilla

semi anarchy, Vanilla

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Server IP: VForV.net

Server Discord: https://discord.gg/u2HcJxG4pS

Version: Java 1.20.4

V For Vanilla is a vanilla SMP started on the 4th of December, 2021. Our goal is to provide players with a true vanilla, unaltered gameplay experience. We have minimal admin intervention, giving players the freedom to play the game how they like, while keeping things fair for everyone by banning cheaters. To keep the vanilla experience authentic there are no game changing plugins or commands.

We have a small community with many people from all around the world. If you are looking for a true vanilla experience we welcome you to join us.

We hope to see you soon on V!

Server Info:

World Border At 30M
No Map Resets
Random, unprotected spawn area
No TPA or Introduction
Griefing & Killing Allowed
No Duping (Exception for TNT bombers)
Chat isn’t strictly moderated
Dedicated server hosted in Finland

Server Rules:

Doxing is not allowed and will result in a permanent ban
Cheating is a 3 Month temp ban, permanent on second offense

Silvermons

Modded, Silvermons

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Silvermons is a non pay-to-win friendly community Pixelmon Reforged server with content for both casual and competitive players. The server has a custom level cap and rank progression system that includes our exclusive Gyms, Elite 4, Battle Tower, and the formidable Champion’s Gauntlet. Beyond this progression system, the server has of content for players of all interests. This includes our Weekly Tournaments with multiple formats, unique Player Gym system, Fun Events, and more!

• Server IP: play.silvermons.com

• We are running Pixelmon Reforged on Minecraft 1.16.5

• Modpack: The Pixelmon Modpack (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/the-pixelmon-modpack)

Cherry Block

BLOCK, Cherry, smp

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Introducing Cherry Block: Your Gateway to Enhanced Minecraft Adventure

Step into a world where collaboration and camaraderie flourish, immersing yourself in a vibrant and welcoming community. Unleash an unparalleled gameplay experience, meticulously tailored with our premium quality of life modifications. We’ve curated the finest features from the Vanilla Tweaks mod, striking the perfect balance between enhanced gameplay and the authentic essence of Minecraft. Embark on your extraordinary journey today, exclusively on Cherry Block!

Guided by a simple philosophy:

🌟 Embrace the Golden Rule: Treat others as you wish to be treated.

🚫 No room for griefing or stealing.

⚔️ Zero tolerance for hacking or cheating.

Unveiling the server’s key details:

🌐 Server IP: cherryblock.org

Bedrock Port: 25565

⏰ Our server remains almost 24/7 operational, ensuring non-stop excitement.

🎉 Join our vibrant community, thriving since 2019, as we eagerly await your arrival on our Discord. Together, let’s create unforgettable memories.

Elevate your Minecraft experience. Choose Cherry Block.

Players:	95/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Werewolf Howls Heard:	1	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2
Phantom Knights Defeated:	3	Towns Built:	2
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	4	Epic Shields Constructed:	13
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	49
Titan Hearts Harvested:	1	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	12
Celestial Gardens Planted:	4	Love Letters Sent:	6
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	30	Lunar Scepters Activated:	9

Players:	106/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Emeralds Found:	1782	Royal Decrees Issued:	5
Unseen Monsters Slain:	5	Arcane Towers Raised:	3
Astral Staffs Crafted:	19	Evil Lairs Raided:	8
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	1	Mysterious Portals Opened:	11
Wyrmholes Dug:	3	Vanishing Structures Built:	5
Epic Shields Constructed:	23	Whispering Shadows Heard:	0

Players:	96/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Eclipse Rings Activated:	2
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5
Dragon Scales Harvested:	375	Dragon Eggs Found:	8282
Dimensional Rifts Closed:	3	Pirate Ships Captured:	1
Phantom Horses Ridden:	4	Holy Grails Found:	2
Haunted Forests Traversed:	2	Powerful Allies Recruited:	6
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	3	Soul Swords Wielded:	2

Players:	95/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Void Gems Collected:	19	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	3
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	1	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	3
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	9	Cosmic Pies Baked:	3
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	1	Legendary Titles Earned:	1
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	1	Chimeras Created:	1
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	45
Mysterious Portals Opened:	10	Magical Frogs Kissed:	2

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Ghost Trains Ridden:	1	Villages Defended:	15
Buildings Constructed:	10	Ether Blades Crafted:	15
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	19	Haunted Mines Explored:	1
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7	Phoenix Feathers Found:	5
Emeralds Found:	5137	Lost Souls Rescued:	2
Orbs of Power Found:	3	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	1	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	9

Players:	104/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Enchanted Armories Found:	5	Cozy Campfires Lit:	25
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	1	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Magical Ponies Rescued:	4	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	1
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	6
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	33	Lava Oceans Crossed:	3
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	5	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	356
Arcane Towers Raised:	4	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	3

Players:	92/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Cursed Villages Purged:	2	Blood Moons Survived:	1
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	4	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	144
Magic Crystals Found:	23	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Sentient Weapons Trained:	3	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	7	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1
Phantom Blocks Placed:	9	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	8	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1

Players:	107/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Celestial Beings Befriended:	4	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	4
Astral Orbs Gathered:	17	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Crystal Palaces Visited:	2
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2	Battle Standards Raised:	11
Secret Guilds Joined:	3	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2
Phantom Ships Sailed:	2	Forbidden Relics Collected:	4
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1

Players:	101/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Herobrine Sightings:	7	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	6
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	45	Hidden Villages Discovered:	1
Elemental Crystals Collected:	31	Orbs of Power Found:	9
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6	Legendary Heroes Trained:	4
Ender Pearl Glitches:	1	Blood Moons Survived:	0
Eerie Music Discs Played:	5	Royal Courts Attended:	0
Endless Mazes Conquered:	4	Soul Contracts Signed:	3

Exclusive crude storage Minecraft Servers

Apply Here: https://discord.gg/b5SgRP64aj

At a Glance: