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.

Smelly SMP: Modded with stinky surprises & no resets! Version 1.20.1, Java, Origin stories, no whitelist or chat tattles!

1.20.1, Balanced, borderlands, Builder, Chat, custom origins, Discord, Griefing, invite, java, killing, Minecraft, Modded, Modpack, Nomad, Origin, Performance, PvPer, Resets, resource-rich, Safezone, Server, Smelly, smp, stealing, STINKY, Stories, suggestion, Surprises, tattles, trader.., Unique, Version, Whitelist

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Overview:

Feature	Description
Server Version	1.20.1 and updating
Moderation	Emphasis on fair moderation with appeals and punishment only for true rulebreaks
Longevity	Absolutely NO resets, players can play for years
Inclusivity	Welcoming all people and playstyles

FAQ:

Question	Answer
What is the server version?	The server is currently on version 1.20.1 and regularly updates.
How is moderation handled?	Moderation is fair, with appeals and punishment only for true rulebreaks.
Is there any server resets?	No, there are absolutely NO resets on this server.
What kind of playstyles are welcomed?	All playstyles are welcome, including nomads, builders, PVPer, and traders.
What special mod does the server have?	The server features the Origins mod with 9 base origins and 61 custom origins.
How can I join the server?	You can join the server by following the invite link: https://discord.gg/fkgXwWfpta

Airidale Classic Prisons

Prison

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Since 2016 Airidale has been pushing the bounds of Minecraft, and we are not stopping anytime soon! We offer a wide variety of custom game modes that anyone can enjoy. With custom features exclusive to our network, you won’t be let down!We use custom plugins to give players a true classic prisons experience. With custom enchanting, cells, shops, and items, you will never run out of things to do! Grind your way to the top with McMMO and Gangs! Give Airidale a try today!

ms.airidale.net

AusCraft

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival

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» JOIN NOW « PLAY.AUSCRAFT.NET Survival | Protections | Resource Pack | mcMMO | Friendly all ages CommunityHere’s some handy links » FORUMS » https://auscraft.net DISCORD » https://discord.gg/auscraft STORE » https://store.auscraft.net We look forward to seeing you, and Happy Crafting!

play.auscraft.net

Mirkovic Junior High School

Cross-Play, Economy, PvP, Survival

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Welcome to MirkovicSMP , we are one strong and friendly community.Things we have is Jobs/Crates/Ranks/Economy/Warp PvP/Graves and a lot of cool things. We are sure there is something for everyone on our server.We are waiting for u !

mirkovicsmp.info

Simplex

PvE, Survival, Vanilla

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Play Minecraft as it should be played: unmodified and simplified!Simplex is a semi-vanilla server made for players who are seeking to play Minecraft in the most genuine way possible; free from modifications that takes away from the true multiplayer Minecraft experience. At Simplex, you must build, survive, suffer or prosper all by yourself, or together with other players. There’s no modifications which will take-away from the brutality of vanilla survival.Simplex only has a few plugins to prevent grief, cheating and theft. The ranking system is based entirely on the number of times you vote for the server. This way, everyone has the same opportunity and potential to rank up as any other player. You will receive in-game rewards for voting as well as more sethomes as you climb the ladder.Welcome, and enjoy your stay!

simplexmc.com

ChocoHills

Creative, Survival, Vanilla

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ChocolateHills Bedrock / MCPE: play.chocohills.com:19132 OP Survival – Golden Shovel Claim – Slimefun: FN amplification, Infinity, Networks, Slimetinker Dungeon Survival: – Custom Enchants, Boss Dungeons, Custom Fishing Vanilla: – keep inventory, almost no commands – no shop, no storage protection, no pvp Creative: – 512×512 Big Plots – Timed Worldedit

play.chocohills.com

AwareNetwork

Factions, Skyblock, Survival

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AwareNetwork is an exceptional Minecraft server that caters to players of all versions, offering two thrilling game modes: Factions and Skyblock. Whether you’re playing on the latest version or an older one, AwareNetwork provides a seamless and enjoyable experience across the board.IP : play.awarenetwork.euAll versions are supported but it’s suggested that you use 1.20 » Factions » Skyblock » Survival

play.awarenetwork.eu

HearthCraft

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival

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HearthCraft is a no-griefing economy SMP with a 0% pay-to-win store (verify for yourself here) that has been making the best experiences since October of 2018. We’re experts in bringing people together. Have a sneak peek here! We’re active on Instagram and Twitter!The server will never reset. Ever. World dates back to July 2019. 0% pay-to-win perk system. Resource worlds (resets monthly) Dynmap Zero tolerance for any form of hate speech. Pet system Level-up System based on playtime, mcMMO, and economy. Land Claiming mcMMO Active and healthy economy system that includes player shops, player warps, auctions etc. /wild (random teleport) command Leaderboards with a wide range of categories from blocks mined and mobs killed to cake slices eaten and pig distance!

play.hearthcraft.net

Middle School Oasis

Economy, PvE, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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play.oasissmp.com

Minecraft Community Prison

Mini Games, Parkour, Prison, PvE, PvP

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MCP is a very old prison formed by time and player feedback. It is for players with a good understanding of prisons and those who like custom challenges to work towards.

jail.cdgs.net

Sky Kingdoms

Bedwars, Factions, KitPvP, Mini Games, Skywars, Survival Games

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sky-network.eu

MineTrade

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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MineTrade is making MC history as the first Minecraft Border SMP server! It puts a fun spin on survival mode, where players start with a regular chunk and try to expand its border with the money they make. Their goal is to make as much money as possible, and it’s a fun challenge! Join MineTrade today and come try out this unique new game!

play.minetrade.org

FrontierSMP

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny

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FrontierSMP is a Towny PVP server focused on growing your town to be the best that it can be. Towns can Siege others, survey for rare resource, trade with others for profit, and more! Season 1 has just started and will end with rewards to the top scorers!

Play.FrontierSMP.net

InfiniteMC

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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play.infinitemc.net

Warden City

Survival

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Warden City only has a few plugins to prevent grief, cheating and theft. The ranking system is based entirely on the number of times you vote for the server. This way, everyone has the same opportunity and potential to rank up as any other player. You will receive in-game rewards for voting as well as more sethomes as you climb the ladder.

104.128.51.3

AllianceCraft

Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, Mini Games, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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alliancecraft.net

Players:	91/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Crystal Caves Mapped:	10	Wyrmholes Dug:	6
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	4	Dragons Tamed:	6
Enchanted Armories Found:	9	Curse of Binding Applied:	2
Animals Bred:	192	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Meteorite Armor Created:	10	Mystic Runes Engraved:	4
Magic Crystals Found:	5	Wilderness Tamed:	9
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	4	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2

Players:	92/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Eternal Flames Captured:	8	Reality Warps Survived:	1
Divine Scrolls Written:	25	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	20
Time-Warping Watches Found:	1	Twisted Realms Survived:	3
Herobrine Sightings:	5	Dragon Eggs Found:	523
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	8	Mythical Relics Collected:	14
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Ender Pearl Glitches:	4
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	15	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	2

Players:	95/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Phantom Rings Equipped:	9	Glitched Entities Encountered:	0
Phantom Horses Ridden:	1	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	4
Goblin Markets Raided:	3	Dragon Scales Harvested:	131
Reality Distortions Fixed:	1	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4
Lost Souls Rescued:	4	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	3
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	5	Titan Hearts Harvested:	1
Undead Armies Raised:	3	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5

Players:	104/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Pirate Ships Captured:	1	Astral Projections Made:	4
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2	Reality Distortions Fixed:	1
Celestial Gardens Planted:	5	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	8
Phantom Knights Defeated:	4	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	213
Phantom Rings Equipped:	23	Dimension Hops:	11
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	96	Evil Lairs Raided:	4
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5	Unicorn Sightings:	0

Players:	104/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	18	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1
Legendary Scepters Created:	3	Mythical Relics Collected:	8
Reality Warps Survived:	2	Zombie Dances:	4
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	2	Demon Skulls Collected:	14
Cursed Villages Purged:	1	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	15
Meteorite Armor Created:	18	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	3
Dragon Eggs Found:	9088	Fairy Circles Danced In:	6

Players:	109/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Astral Staffs Crafted:	11	Crystal Palaces Visited:	2
Fairy Circles Danced In:	8	Rune Stones Activated:	9
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	3	Forbidden Relics Collected:	2
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	11	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	5
Talking Trees Consulted:	3	Dark Rituals Completed:	8
Mysterious Portals Opened:	18	Sentient Weapons Trained:	3
Endless Staircases Climbed:	2	Immortal Potions Brewed:	6

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	4	Rainbows Spotted:	4
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	17	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0	Wilderness Tamed:	10
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	29	Gnome Villages Protected:	8
Vanishing Structures Built:	4	Pirate Ships Captured:	1
Mythical Quests Completed:	45	Farms Harvested:	828
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	12	Invisible Walls Found:	2

Players:	99/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	3	Magic Wands Crafted:	8
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	7
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1	Phantom Rings Equipped:	21
Dragon Scales Harvested:	193	Vanishing Items Found:	4
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	3	Haunted Mines Explored:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Void Gems Collected:	39
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	2	Astral Projections Made:	1

Players:	104/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Goblin Markets Raided:	10	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	31	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	1
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	4	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	3
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2	Cozy Campfires Lit:	20
Divine Relics Bestowed:	7	Phantom Blocks Placed:	6
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3
Haunted Mines Explored:	1	Immortal Potions Brewed:	6

Players:	109/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	41	Dragonkin Hatched:	5
Enchanted Forests Planted:	12	Zombie Dances:	4
Crystal Caves Mapped:	3	Buildings Constructed:	10
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	1	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	5
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	2
Horror Stories Survived:	4	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	3
Ether Blades Crafted:	5	Haunted Chests Opened:	4

Players:	97/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Battle Standards Raised:	5	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2
Dragons Tamed:	7	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Orbs of Power Found:	5	Astral Mages Summoned:	2
Rune Stones Activated:	6	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	5
Phoenix Feathers Found:	5	Chaos Gates Opened:	3
Soul Swords Wielded:	6	Treasure Maps Found:	15
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Ancient Ruins Explored:	4

Players:	102/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Talking Trees Consulted:	3	Cursed Statues Activated:	2
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Love Letters Sent:	19
Eerie Music Discs Played:	5	New Chunks Explored:	398436
Wailing Winds Heard:	4	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	4
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	8	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0
Endless Staircases Climbed:	3	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	3
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	9

Players:	100/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	12	Endless Night Skies:	1
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	5	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	5	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	3	Dark Rituals Completed:	1
Runes Activated:	5	World-Altering Spells Cast:	1
Haunted Chests Opened:	1	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1
Haunted Mines Explored:	1	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	55

Players:	108/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Phantom Blocks Placed:	3
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	5
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	1
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	2	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	4
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	0	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	2
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	2
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	7	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5

Players:	100/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magical Moments Shared:	19	Towns Built:	9
Undead Armies Raised:	4	Omnipotent Charms Created:	5
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2	Titanic Battles Fought:	16
Lost Cities Unearthed:	3	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1
Crystal Caves Mapped:	10	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	2
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Herobrine Sightings:	0
Emeralds Found:	925	Phoenix Feathers Found:	6