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.

Stinky SMP: Where the only thing modded is the smell! No resets, just stink. 1.20.1 Java Origins, no whitelists or chat police.

1.20.1, borderlands, Chat, chat reports, custom origins, Griefing, java, killing, Lag, Minecraft, Modded, Optimisers, Origins, Performance, Police, Processor Cores, RAM, redditors, Resets, resource-rich, Safezone, Server, smell, smp, stealing, stink, STINKY, Whitelist, Whitelists

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Stinky SMP Overview:

Features	Description
Version	1.20.1 and updating
Moderation	Fair moderation, appeals, and punishment only for true rulebreaks
Longevity	No resets, players can enjoy the server for years
Inclusivity	Welcomes all people and playstyles

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:

Question	Answer
What is the server performance like?	The server has great performance with minimal lag due to optimisers and high-end hardware.
How does the server handle player interactions?	The server operates on a Safezone-Borderlands system where players can choose between peaceful or PvP areas.
What is the Origins mod?	The server features the Origins mod with 9 base origins and 61 custom origins for unique gameplay experiences.
How can I join the server?	You can join the server by accessing the Discord invite link: https://discord.gg/fkgXwWfpta

Clovercraft

Economy, MCMMO, Survival, Whitelist

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Clovercraft is an 18+ whitelisted community SMP. Join us to explore the SMP world, build together with new friends, and party at our regular monthly Discord events!

mc.clovercraft.gg

Welcome to our Minecraft server, where you meet exciting battles in the Boxfight minigame! We are home to passionate gamers who love intense indoor battles. Our Boxfight mini-game offers fast and exciting matches where you have to react quickly, move strategically and land accurate punches to win. Join us and prove that you are the best fighter far and wide. But that’s not all, we still have the Survival minigame where you can relax and show everyone how well you can build. So don’t hesitate and join us!

mc.czechbox-network.cz

Zero-Bit

Skyblock, Survival Games

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play.zero-bit.tech

The Cosmos 2

Creative, Economy, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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The Cosmos 2 is a Sci-Fi themed Survival server which offers a unique space-faring Survival experience.FEATURES:• Survival Galaxy • Movecraft • Economy • Towny • TARDIS Plugin • Special weapons (Lightsabers, Blasters, Snipers, and more!) • Unique server-exclusive custom mobs + items • Donator perks (exclusive pets, /hat, /nick, and more!)

cosmosminecraft.net

Avalon

MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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You are a Guardian. Avalon is under attack, and you have been summoned. But you don’t have to fight evil alone… You can join a town, or create your own town and invite others. Will you find all of Avalon’s secrets, and conquer the Great Evil?

defend.avalon.today

Metallic Box

PvP

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A super unique Minehut server with so much content, and great at work staff, join for the best server experience you will ever have!

metallicbox.minehut.gg

Mondacraft

Earth, Economy, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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Mondacraft SurvivalSpeak it! The best server on the Colombian coast is back.We are taking the reins of our community again and we hope to continue growing much more, and also to join the rest of the internet and video game communities.We are a kind and friendly server that enjoys company and playing with friends, all players have access to different commands and kits at the start of the game to achieve different things or facilitate their progress.We are a 24/7 server that improves and optimizes every day, enter now and have fun!Store: https://mondacraft.tebex.io/ Discord: http://discord.mondacraft.com/

mondacraft.com

TavernCraft

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Skyblock, Skywars, Survival, Vanilla

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TavernCraft was first founded by a group of friends who were interested in playing minecraft together in their own private world, where they could customise their own minecraft experience. Overtime, the server was made public to share our work and creation with like-minded players who are looking to join in on the fun. Since then, TavernCraft has gradually grown into a budding community of friendly players who come together to have fun.Today, TavernCraft is a medieval themed server that currently supports the survival and creative gamemode from 1.8 to 1.19.2. The staff team has put in immense effort to setup the server, including features like dungeons, leaderboards and events while ensuring things stay friendly and enjoyable for both new and old players alike! Join our close knit community and begin your adventure with us today!

play.taverncraft.tk

MineScape

Creative, PvE, Survival

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IMMERSIVE Utilizing resourcepacks MineScape is designed to look and feel like RuneScape, start your new adventures with an awesome communityPICTURESQUE Beautifully crafted by hand map, take cinematic screenshots and post them online!HIGHSCORES Be the best you can be, show off your skills and compete to get closer to the top of our highscoresFRIENDLY The MineScape community welcomes everyoneCREATIVE SERVER Build with our unique blocks and to your hearts desires, show off to your builds to friends on our creative plots server

minescape.me

Badcraft

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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play.badcraft.net

OraclePvP

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

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OraclePvP is a new OneChunk Minecraft server where players must be smart and creative to make the most of the tiny 16×16 chunk everything happens on. It offers tons of excellent features, from spawners, boss battles, and quests to PvP duels and more. Players can buy lifetime ranks, crate keys, tools, and kits from the server store, and although their space may be limited, their adventures are not! Join OraclePvP now to experience the best OneChunk server for Minecraft!

oraclepvp.net:19379

Heese SMP

PvP, Survival

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Q: How do i join? It’s simple, server version is 1.20.1 or above and you connect with IP: heesesmp.com Make sure to read our rules upon joining as not following them may get you permanently banned from the server.Q: What features does Heese SMP have? We have some plugins/features that enchance player’s experience such as: • Ability to save home and teleport to it • Ability to mine mob spawners and use them to make farms • No Grief Policy – The server does not use protection plugins, and in case that you have been griefed, report it to us with /griefreport • Player’s Heads drop on death • Create Shops using the TradeShop plugin • And more! Feel free to ask a staff member about anything you don’t understand Server rules are listed in ⁠rules channel on discord.

heesesmp.com:25604

TerraeMC

Economy, MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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Looking for a Minecraft server that offers a unique and exciting survival experience on both Bedrock and Java editions?Look no further than TerraeMC! Our server boasts a Towny system that allows you to form your own town, join a nation and conquer the earth alongside other players.We run on Minecraft version 1.19 – 1.20.1 and are compatible with both Bedrock and Java editions. Our bedrock port is 19132.Visit our website at http://terraemc.net for more information and join our friendly and active Discord community at https://discord.gg/CQ2DYwH. Join TerraeMC today and start your adventure!

mcs.terraemc.net

Kinetic Network

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny

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Thanks for checking out our page. The Kinetic Network has been around for over 4 years hosting our own custom-built modpacks. In 2021 we also started to offer FTB and Curse modpacks alongside our own.We have modded servers for 1.7.10, 1.12.2, and 1.16.5. So whatever you think is the best update for modded, we’ve got you covered.Find out how to join our network here: https://kineticnetwork.net/

play.kineticnetwork.net

SummerCraft

Cross-Play, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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JAVA AND BEDROCK! BEDROCK PORT: 54059Welcome to our vanilla-esque Minecraft survival server! Join us and experience the ultimate survival gameplay, where you must gather resources, build your own shelter, and face the challenges of the wild.Our server features a friendly community, active staff, and a balanced economy system that allows you to trade with others and build your own empire.We have a wide range of activities you can enjoy, including PvP, PvE, McMMO, and much more!Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll find something to love on our server. Come and join us today!Our server features a friendly community, active staff, and a balanced economy system that allows you to trade with others and build your own empire.We have a wide range of activities you can enjoy, including PvP, PvE, McMMO, and much more! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll find something to love on our server. Come and join us today!

play.aestascraft.net

Players:	97/400	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	4
Royal Decrees Issued:	1	Chaos Gates Opened:	0
Divine Relics Bestowed:	15	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	6
Backwards Speech Heard:	4	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	5	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	3	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2
Crystal Wands Charged:	9	Secret Libraries Discovered:	2

Players:	90/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	3	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	7
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2	Ancient Ruins Explored:	3
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	2	Dimension Hops:	1
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	4	Secret Passages Found:	5
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	11	Shadow Figures Spotted:	10
Cursed Scrolls Read:	1	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1	Magic Wands Crafted:	18

Players:	103/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Heroic Legacies Created:	5	Holy Grails Found:	4
Epic Bosses Defeated:	2	Potions Brewed:	89
Dragon Eggs Found:	3595	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	11
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	1	Falling into the Void:	3
Shadow Realms Conquered:	0	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	4
Phantom Knights Defeated:	8	Magic Crystals Found:	16
Royal Courts Attended:	2	Magical Ponies Rescued:	3

Players:	105/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Phoenix Feathers Found:	8	Reality Warps Survived:	1
Twisted Realms Survived:	1	Time-Warping Watches Found:	3
Zombie Dances:	10	Endless Mazes Conquered:	1
Royal Decrees Issued:	2	Mythical Quests Completed:	49
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3	Evil Lairs Raided:	6
Chimeras Created:	2	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	12
New Chunks Explored:	335766	Titan Hearts Harvested:	5

Players:	100/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Soul Swords Wielded:	4	Dark Rituals Completed:	3
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	16	Pirate Ships Captured:	3
Curse of Binding Applied:	4	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	4
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1	Sentient Weapons Trained:	1
Celestial Beings Befriended:	5	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	4
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	2
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	6	Mystic Runes Engraved:	3

Players:	94/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	3	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Divine Spears Created:	17
Phantom Ships Sailed:	2	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	9
Celestial Gardens Planted:	5	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2	Zombie Dances:	5
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	15	Magical Ponies Rescued:	2
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4	Lost Souls Rescued:	2

Players:	96/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	37	Secret Passages Found:	6
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Phoenix Feathers Found:	13
Farms Harvested:	525	Vanishing Structures Built:	2
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2	Epic Shields Constructed:	29
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	9	Glitched Entities Encountered:	2
Legendary Scepters Created:	5	Magical Ponies Rescued:	6
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	2	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	5

Players:	107/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2	Undead Armies Raised:	1
Secret Guilds Joined:	5	Invisible Pathways Walked:	5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	2	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	1
Royal Courts Attended:	5	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	4
Enchantments Applied:	266	Emeralds Found:	1965
Portal Loops Escaped:	1	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	2
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	31	Magical Ponies Rescued:	2

Players:	104/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Reality Distortions Fixed:	3	Glitched Entities Encountered:	5
Haunted Chests Opened:	1	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5
Time-Warping Watches Found:	3	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	20
Mimic Chests Discovered:	4	Wailing Winds Heard:	3
Rune Stones Activated:	12	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	1
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	5	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	10
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	8	Lost Souls Rescued:	3

Players:	95/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	3	Underground Cities Explored:	5
Invisible Pathways Walked:	7	Cursed Statues Activated:	2
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	1	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	9
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	5	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Herobrine Sightings:	9	Battle Standards Raised:	14
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	15	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6
Mines Excavated:	4556	Phantom Blocks Placed:	2

Players:	106/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	1
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2	Love Letters Sent:	10
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	4	Cursed Lands Purified:	9
Hidden Passages Discovered:	5	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	60
Crystal Wands Charged:	9	Legendary Scepters Created:	8
Crystal Caves Mapped:	2	Falling into the Void:	3

Players:	105/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Runes Activated:	8	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	1
Talking Trees Consulted:	6	Unseen Monsters Slain:	5
Crops Grown:	9766	Epic Mounts Acquired:	3
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	3	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2
Magical Moments Shared:	9	Teleportation Mishaps:	4
Underground Cities Explored:	2	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	4
Wyrmholes Dug:	6	Royal Courts Attended:	0

Players:	90/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	3	Farms Harvested:	951
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	12	Towns Built:	6
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	47	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	10
Secret Guilds Joined:	2	Omnipotent Charms Created:	4
Lava Oceans Crossed:	3	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	2
Forbidden Relics Collected:	10	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	1
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0

Players:	103/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Living Shadows Defeated:	4	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	1
Celestial Gardens Planted:	2	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1
Soul Contracts Signed:	3	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	11
Ancient Ruins Explored:	3	Chimeras Created:	4
Dragon Scales Harvested:	225	Divine Spears Created:	26
Cursed Lands Purified:	5	Celestial Beings Befriended:	0
Vanishing Structures Built:	3	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3

Players:	106/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Herobrine Sightings:	10	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	1
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	12
Cursed Statues Activated:	3	Spectral Entities Defeated:	7
Invisible Pathways Walked:	5	Enchanted Forests Planted:	9
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	7	Horror Stories Survived:	7
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	2	Endless Staircases Climbed:	3
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	2	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1