SwiftServers is a Minecraft hosting platform that is totally free. It is made for people who are tired of free hosting that feels slow or annoying.
It uses a custom control panel that was built from scratch so it feels lightweight and easy to use. You can spin up a server fast and it supports Paper and Spigot.
They also talk about safety with DDoS protection and a backup system so you can create and restore backups quickly. The listed specs include 1.5 GB dedicated RAM 10 GB NVMe SSD storage an AMD EPYC Rome CPU with 8 cores and a 1 Gbit uplink. They also say there is no player slot cap and no credit card needed.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEasy Local Minecraft Server GUI
I found this Minecraft thing that is not really a server but it is super useful if you always host for your friends.
It is a free open source app for Windows that sets up a local Minecraft server for you. You do not have to mess with weird bat files and confusing stuff. It just does the setup and lets you manage the server with a simple GUI.
The coolest part is it can expose your local server to the internet with tunneling. So your friends can join from their own houses and you do not need to do scary router port forwarding.
The person who made it wants feedback and pull requests so it seems like they really care about making it better.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCelestialDash Storm Dash Movement Plugin
This place uses a plugin called CelestialDash that gives you a cool movement ability during storms. When thunderstorms happen the world can spawn special items called Celestial Tears. If you hold one in your main hand you can use a fast dash move.
The dash shoots you forward really quick so it feels great for exploring big areas or escaping fights. It also works well for parkour maps and for servers that want more RPG style movement. There is even an option for a double dash with no fall damage if the server owner turns it on.
Almost everything can be customized by the admin like how strong the dash is how high you go how long the cooldown is and what particles and sounds it uses. Messages and effects can be edited too so it fits the server vibe. Players do not need any special permission to use the dash and only admins use the admin command.
It is a very lightweight plugin and does not need other plugins to run so it is easy for a server owner to add it and test it with their players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP