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:	105/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	0	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	12
Wilderness Tamed:	6	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0
Gnome Villages Protected:	7	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3
Cursed Villages Purged:	2	Rainbows Spotted:	8
Herobrine Sightings:	7	Shattered Realms Restored:	0
Legendary Scepters Created:	3	Falling into the Void:	0
Celestial Events Witnessed:	5	Phantom Knights Defeated:	3

Players:	91/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Horror Stories Survived:	4	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	3
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	13	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	6
Epic Battles Fought:	11	Villages Defended:	19
Astral Staffs Crafted:	10	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	8
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0	Gods Slained:	0

Players:	98/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Chaos Gates Opened:	0	Phoenix Feathers Found:	14
Legendary Heroes Trained:	4	Astral Staffs Crafted:	8
Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	3	Talking Trees Consulted:	5
Blood Moons Survived:	3	Shadow Figures Spotted:	1
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0	Players Killed by Monsters:	2736
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	307	Haunted Mines Explored:	2
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	6	Magical Frogs Kissed:	6

Players:	91/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	3	Soul Swords Wielded:	1
Arcane Towers Raised:	2	Forbidden Doors Opened:	3
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	4	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	2
Dragons Tamed:	4	Mythical Quests Completed:	42
Void Gems Collected:	36	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2
Phoenix Feathers Found:	11	Rainbows Spotted:	9
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	3

Players:	94/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	8	Endless Mazes Solved:	2
Mimic Chests Discovered:	4	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	6
Endless Legions Commanded:	28	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	8
Potions Brewed:	194	Epic Weapons Forged:	9
Herobrine Sightings:	6	Alien Abductions:	5
Infinite Doors Opened:	2	Forbidden Doors Opened:	2
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	5	Lost Souls Rescued:	6

Players:	94/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3	Unicorn Sightings:	1
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	5	Elemental Crystals Collected:	67
Cursed Taverns Survived:	2	Enchantments Applied:	68
Endless Night Skies:	2	Crystal Caves Mapped:	10
Glorious Feasts Held:	5	Mystic Runes Engraved:	4
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Magical Frogs Kissed:	4
Soul Contracts Signed:	5	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3

Players:	109/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	9	Enchanted Armories Found:	2
Horror Stories Survived:	3	Magical Frogs Kissed:	3
Forbidden Relics Collected:	4	Shadow Figures Spotted:	10
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	8	Ores Mined:	7642
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	1
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	9	Wilderness Tamed:	20
Emeralds Found:	5050	Magic Crystals Found:	9

Players:	95/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	1	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	4
Falling into the Void:	0	Mythical Quests Completed:	47
Rainbows Spotted:	8	Epic Battles Fought:	6
Lunar Scepters Activated:	12	Hidden Passages Discovered:	5
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	25	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	2
Dark Rituals Completed:	5	Glorious Feasts Held:	16
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	2	Curse of Binding Applied:	1

Players:	99/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Teleportation Mishaps:	4	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	6
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	1	Runes Activated:	1
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	4	Endless Mazes Solved:	4
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	40	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3
Dragon Hoards Looted:	2	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	13
Holy Grails Found:	5	Eclipse Rings Activated:	2
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	4	Haunted Chests Opened:	5

Players:	102/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Invisible Pathways Walked:	8	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	3
Astral Projections Made:	1	Enchantments Applied:	233
Emeralds Found:	963	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Powerful Allies Recruited:	6	Infernal Machines Built:	2
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Cursed Villages Purged:	1
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	2	Towns Built:	4
Epic Quests Completed:	20	Dragon Hoards Looted:	1

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

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