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.

Slimetime2

Slimetime2 Server is a Family friendly server. We aim to make the server an enjoyable server for all. We offer Slimefun, Towny, Custom Enchants, Golden shovel claims, Player warps, Player shops. We provide a public farm, XP farm, Enderman farm, Slimefun shop with basic machines, spawners with changeability. We offer Vote Crates and Chat Trivia. Everyone is welcome weather you like to build big or small, simple or complex, We offer something for everyone. Keep Inv is on, RW resets every 72 hours. Grab a friend or two, or come alone either way just come check us out.

66.70.181.51:2300

WaveyMC Survival

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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We are a 1.20.1 Survival Multiplayer (SMP) server with many cool features to keep our players having a great time. This includes features such as: Quests, a Level System, Factories, Deliveries, Random Teleport (RTP), Coins and much more!

As a server we aim to provide a welcoming yet exciting experience with our Minecraft game server. At WaveyMC we have taken the time to develop an experience that will truly keep the blockcrafters crafting blocks!

DISCORD: https://discord.waveymc.net

play.waveymc.net

ThunderMC

LifeSteal, PvP, Survival

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ThunderMC [BoxPvP]

Season 1 is out now!!! Mine your way to better gear Packed with tons of PvP Play Now! Why Not? The IP is: play.thundermc.net We are waiting for you! Good luck and Have fun! Also, make sure to join our discord https://discord.gg/thundermc

play.thundermc.net

Hylex

Bedwars, Mini Games, Parkour, Skywars

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We are a Brazilian minigame server in Minecraft Java Edition with more than 10 thousand daily players, made up of thousands of people who are fanatical about the game and totally addicted to BedWars, SkyWars, The Bridge, Build Battle, Duels, RankUP and other various minigames.

What are you waiting for? Get in there, let’s play!

Access Hylex via the IP hylex.gg or original.hylex.gg, available for the original and alternative versions of the game.

Discord: https://discord.gg/hylex Website: https://hylex.gg/

Hylex is a Brazilian server of minigames in Minecraft Java Edition with over 10,000 daily players. Its community is made up of thousands of Minecraft fanatics who are totally addicted to minigames like BedWars, SkyWars, The Bridge, Build Battle, Duels, RankUP and others.

hylex.gg

ResGamingInc Mystical Block Server

Skyblock, Survival

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Enjoy ya selves and Be Nice simple as that please join our discord and help us grow into a bigger community with others and various games to share Using Mystical Block 2.7.3 https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/mystical-block forge-36.2.34

resgamingincminecraft.ddns.net:30153

Nova Gilded Aegis

Cross-Play, Survival

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Here at Nova Gilded Aegis, We are a community oriented server! We believe that without the players we wouldn’t be here so we focus on listening to what our players want! We have a variety of plugins, there is always something for everyone, whether is be jobs, PvP (which is toggle-able of course!), Or clans. We have something for all. With staff ready to lend a helping hand, we look forward to seeing you around!

novagildedaegis.cloudnord.net:21932

ThreadsMine – Grief and Anarchy

Anarchy, Economy, KitPvP, PvP, Vanilla

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Do you want to test your survival skills and plunge into a world full of dangers? Welcome to the ThreadsMine server – a place where exciting adventures and adrenaline-pumping battles await. Here you can express yourself in a real griefer atmosphere! The ability to destroy, loot and spy – choose your path and create chaos around you!

On the ThreadsMine server, a world of full PVP awaits you, where every step could be your last. Powerful PvP battles with other players, capturing bases and battles for resources will become your daily reality.

Our server offers unique plugins and modifications that will allow you to unleash your griefing potential. Create secret bases, build traps, use secret passages and plot betrayals. Your imagination will not be limited!

Join the ThreadsMine server and become a real griefer! But be prepared for a brutal struggle for survival and seizure of territory. Only the strongest and most cunning survive here.

Don’t hesitate, come and become a part of our lawless world! This place is only for real griefers, and there is no place for weaklings!

mc.threadsmine.ru

Secura Network

Bedwars, Cross-Play, Pixelmon, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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Secura Network is a Hispanic Server 1.8 – 1.20.1Java and Bedrock which currently has 3 modalities:

Pixelmon: Pokemon Mod. Forge 1.12.2 + Pixelmon Mod Survival: Vanilla Minecraft style mod 1.8 – 1.20.1 Boxpvp: Combat Mode 1.8 – 1.20.1

What are you waiting for? Join our community!! IP: play.mcsecuranet.com Discord: https://discord.gg/HABdCMsHqB

play.mcsecuranet.com

AngelicMC

KitPvP

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Italian server open to all Minecraft Java players | premium and SP. we are opening a server dedicated to competitive modes and much more. we are born in 2020 with the name AngelicMC and now the staffers’ dream is becoming reality. We hope all of you Minecraft players can come in and enjoy a great experience on our server.

mc.angelicmc.com

Externium

PvP, Survival, Towny

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Welcome to Externium – Epic Bosses and PvP! Discover a unique world where special enchantments boost your abilities and face epic bosses for exclusive treasures. Participate in exciting PvP events and be part of an active community in our city, where collaboration is key.

Featured Features: Special Enchantments to enhance your items. Face epic bosses and unlock new dimensions.

PvP Events and Challenges: Participate in PvP events full of action and strategy.

Explore the City: Join an active community to trade and improve your skills.

City Invasions: Experience the thrill of invasions, defend or attack for victory.

externiummc.holy.gg:25819

BlastFire

Prison, PvP, Survival

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BlastFire is a skymine you have a arena and crates always an event! You can PVP in the arena and there are always upgrades so stay tuned! Begin with mining the event block or just the wood! then upgrade your tools and go to the next block!! There are even Ogs!!

play.blastfire.online

Greed Isle

Economy, PvE, Survival

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What makes us unique? Custom Modeled Cosmetics, Player Warps, Player Economy, Claiming System, Voting ranks, and so much more!

We wish to make the most fair survival server possible that being not P2W and keeping both old and new players in mind. We don’t sell ranks, keys, or items that gives other players advantages over you. We truly just want to have fun and connect with you, and we hope to see you soon!!

mc.greedisle.xyz

TerraRealms Network

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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Welcome to TerraRealms, where you’ll find a vibrant community with dedicated owners committed to actively fixing bugs and glitches. Our mission is to craft the server you’ve all been searching for. Tired of being the sole player grinding for in-game rewards because you lack the time or resources? Look no further! You can now purchase items with ease, using either in-game currency or ‘TerraHards’.

What are you waiting for? It may sound too good to be true, but you’re in for a delightful surprise. Join us now at play.terrarealms.net and become part of our thriving community!

play.terrarealms.net

The Respawn Point

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Survival

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The Respawn Point is a discord community that has expanded to allowing new players to join our Minecraft SMP Server with economy and MCMMO all players must link with our discord bot when joining. https://discord.gg/XASMYfNwrA

We have recently upgraded our servers and moved to BungeeCord to allow expansion to new game modes. players must be of age of 13+ Griefing is not allowed and grief prevention is in place. all servers are running paper with dupe protection and anti xray

game-servers.myhomenetworks.com:25577

AriseCity

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, Factions, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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Arisecity is a Java/Bedrock comp Kingdoms and Earth themed server with heavy emphasis on pvp, wars, countries and grinding. Mainly vanilla combat with some balance changes.

play.arisecity.net

Thasmor Network

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Welcome to Thasmor Network! On our server, we hope you find the best adventures, experiences and friendships. We currently offer the SurvivalPlus mod in version 1.20.1 We hope you enjoy your stay to the fullest and have fun in our community. See you in the game! 😀

mc.thasmor.net

Players:	104/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	14	Lost Cities Unearthed:	5
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0	Time-Warping Watches Found:	2
Undead Armies Raised:	0	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2	Portal Loops Escaped:	1
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	1	Legendary Titles Earned:	2
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	3	Endless Mazes Conquered:	2
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	9	Secret Guilds Joined:	1

Players:	102/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Legendary Scepters Created:	4	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	20
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	48	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	11	Vanishing Items Found:	4
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	19	Phantom Ships Sailed:	3
Forbidden Tomes Read:	4	Talking Trees Consulted:	6
Celestial Events Witnessed:	5	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	4
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	10

Players:	92/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	19	Mythical Relics Collected:	20
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7	Cursed Swords Broken:	2
Secret Libraries Discovered:	3	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0
Eclipse Rings Activated:	2	Forbidden Doors Opened:	2
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	1	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	7
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	12	Dragon Eggs Found:	7197
Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	4	Glitched Entities Encountered:	4

Players:	93/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2	Immortal Anvils Forged:	18
Orbs of Power Found:	12	Phantom Blocks Placed:	4
Meteorite Armor Created:	23	Arcane Towers Raised:	5
Glorious Feasts Held:	11	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	18
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	2	Unicorn Sightings:	0
Ender Pearl Glitches:	1	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2	Falling into the Void:	1

Players:	97/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Glitched Entities Encountered:	2	Lost Souls Rescued:	5
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	6	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	4	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	5	Dragon Eggs Found:	7396
Dragonkin Hatched:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	7
World-Altering Spells Cast:	0	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Mysterious Portals Opened:	18	Eerie Music Discs Played:	5

Players:	100/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Eerie Music Discs Played:	2	New Chunks Explored:	204475
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Dragons Tamed:	0
Phantom Ships Sailed:	1	Enchantments Applied:	270
Villages Defended:	12	Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	3
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	14	Dragon Scales Harvested:	264
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	2	Invisible Walls Found:	1
Divine Spears Created:	10	Meteorite Armor Created:	17

Players:	109/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	8	Crystal Palaces Visited:	1
Celestial Events Witnessed:	2	Endless Night Skies:	1
Secret Passages Found:	7	Magical Ponies Rescued:	3
Alien Abductions:	5	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	6	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Ancient Ruins Explored:	4
Elemental Crystals Collected:	36	Battle Standards Raised:	11

Players:	92/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Unbreakable Curses Broken:	2	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	3
Towns Built:	7	Phoenix Feathers Found:	10
Infinity Stones Found:	4	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	26
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	12
Celestial Crowns Worn:	4	Mystic Runes Engraved:	3
Werewolf Howls Heard:	4	Dragon Hoards Looted:	1
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	2	Mythical Relics Collected:	11

Players:	107/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Undead Armies Raised:	2	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	3
Holy Grails Found:	5	Forbidden Relics Collected:	1
Vanishing Items Found:	2	Gnome Villages Protected:	8
Invisible Pathways Walked:	6	Evil Twin Fights:	1
Cursed Scrolls Read:	2	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	4
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	94	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	20
Heroic Legacies Created:	1	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	49

Players:	94/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Cosmic Pies Baked:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	4
Crystal Caves Mapped:	3	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	7	Shadow Realms Conquered:	0
Sentient Weapons Trained:	6	Endless Staircases Climbed:	0
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2	Royal Decrees Issued:	3
Legendary Scepters Created:	4	Mines Excavated:	1085
Astral Mages Summoned:	2	Titanic Battles Fought:	13

Players:	108/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Blood Moons Survived:	0	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	5
Cursed Swords Broken:	2	Celestial Beings Befriended:	2
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	2	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	3
Crystal Wands Charged:	10	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	2
Werewolf Howls Heard:	2	Astral Staffs Crafted:	9
Epic Weapons Forged:	3	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	6
Mythical Swords Crafted:	78	Cozy Campfires Lit:	16

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Endless Mazes Solved:	1	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	18
Magical Familiars Summoned:	5	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	8
Crops Grown:	9913	Celestial Events Witnessed:	1
Potions Brewed:	34	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0
Star Shards Collected:	153	Enchantments Applied:	86
Divine Spears Created:	23	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	1
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	469

Players:	92/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	5
Elemental Crystals Collected:	22	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0
Villages Defended:	13	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	8	Magic Wands Crafted:	14
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	5	Werewolf Howls Heard:	1
Crops Grown:	3989	Players Killed by Monsters:	1767

Players:	94/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
New Chunks Explored:	659516	Epic Shields Constructed:	29
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	2	Endless Staircases Climbed:	3
Eclipse Rings Activated:	1	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1
Star Shards Collected:	224	Emeralds Found:	6759
Cosmic Pies Baked:	8	Epic Battles Fought:	18
Forbidden Relics Collected:	2	Legendary Scepters Created:	3
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	0	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	10

Players:	95/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	1
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	11	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	3
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	1	Alien Abductions:	5
Omnipotent Charms Created:	1	Dimension Hops:	7
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	4	World-Altering Spells Cast:	1
Demonic Pacts Formed:	0	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Vanishing Items Found:	3

Players:	90/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2	Undead Armies Raised:	5
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	10	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	8
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4	Invisible Walls Found:	1
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	5	Treasure Maps Found:	2
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	3	Secret Libraries Discovered:	2
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	6	Vanishing Items Found:	5
Unseen Monsters Slain:	4	Demonic Pacts Formed:	1