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.

The Epoch

Anarchy, Cross-Play, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

Features:

Quests: Complete tons of fun quests, and get free ranks as you play with cool commands!

Old Terrain Generation: When you spawn in, you’ll get the nostalgic InfDev terrain, and the further out you go, the newer the terrain will become!

Bedrock Compatible: Bedrock players on any device can login and play with their Java buddies!

No Rules: Hack, grief or bully others. It’s anarchy, you are free to do whatever you want!

While we are completely anarchy, there is an anti-cheat. This is mainly done to prevent movement hacks from creating an insanely large world size.

the-epoch.net

realme

Mini Games, PvP, Skywars, Survival

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Finnish Minecraft server! From us you can find e.g. Survival, Battle Royale, Bounty Hunter and Finland’s best SkyWars!

realmi.fi

Dextrality

Factions, Hardcore, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay

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Welcome to this vast and exciting world, brave adventurer! But be careful, you can’t just walk around here like it’s nothing, as there are certain rules you must follow so you don’t end up being exiled from humanity, your land, and the world. So get ready to challenge your limits, explore incredible places and face epic challenges while following the rules and becoming a real hero of this great adventure!

play.dextrality.net

Dragon Block Apollo

Economy, Factions, PvE, PvP, Survival

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1.7.10 Modded Server, please follow this installation guide: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlgzVBIYBywThe forefront of the Dragon Block server community! 1.2.5 / GT Update is now released and available for everyone to play! Check out our website for the full Change-Log! apollomcnetwork.net/dbchomeJoin our community of over 50,000 registered players along with over 10,000 Discord members, join today to experience the premiere Dragon Block Experience.– 240 Main Story Quests !Recently Revamped! – 6 Carefully created races !New Race Majin! – Human, Saiyan, Half-Saiyan, Namekian, Arcosian, and Majin – 7+ Forms per Race! – 4 Servers across North America (3) and Europe (1) – Multiplayer Questing! (Party / Co-Op Questing) !Recently Revamped! – Active player base – And Much More!

DBC.ApolloNetworkMC.net

MineBox Network

Creative, Economy, Mini Games, Skyblock, Skywars, Survival

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Do you need a high-performance Minecraft community? Join MineBox Network! We are the number one server in quality and modalities, we take our work very seriously to progress as much as possible. We have been online for more than 5 years!

mcs.minebox.es

TavernMC

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

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TavernMC is a Survival Minecraft server that adds a ton of new layers to the game. Players can team up with their friends, and explore a massive world with beautiful biomes. Be careful! because there are bears, and other creatures that spawn. Go on quests, take on some jobs, and level up to become the strongest. What makes this server unique? – Custom Mobs (Bears, Racoons, Skunks, and Bosses) – Custom Items (Ones that are better than netherite) – Custom Biomes (Over 80+ Beautiful biomes to explore) – Meant for both Casual Players and PVPers

tavernmc.net

Roleplay Hub

Anarchy, Economy, Roleplay, Survival

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mc.roleplayhub.net

Loka

Economy, Factions, PvP, Survival, Towny

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Loka is a Semi-Vanilla, PvP Survival Server that uses custom plugins to create a one of a kind Minecraft experience. Loka features a custom-written Territorial Conquest System, a very rich story, unique, talent-based Battlegrounds, ELO-rated Arenas, a custom Market, Thievery, and World Events.Loka’s biggest feature, Territories, is custom system wherein Towns vie for control of static Territory Nodes throughout our three Continents. The strongest Town or Alliance at the end of each month becomes the Capital of Loka and gets to implement global policies. Alliances, Enemies, Friends, and Mortal Enemies have been forged and destroyed through our Territory System. Territorial Conquest, Custom World, Towns, Town Industries, Jobs, PvP, Powerful Market, Thievery, Story.

play.lokamc.com

From PokeBa

Economy, Factions, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Dear PokeBalta family!We look forward to bringing you exciting news after a long wait! Our brand new season is at the door and we are sure that we will fascinate you once again with the innovations we bring. Here are some special features we have prepared for you: Version 1.16.5 and Latest Pixelmon, Exclusive Datapack, WARZONE Add-on, Fun Activities, Server Exclusive Costumes, Dungeons and MoreDon’t forget to follow our social media accounts and forums so you don’t miss this season full of exciting innovations. We look forward to collecting unique memories together in our new season! Are you ready? We are ready! We welcome you to this magical adventure. See you later!

play.pokebalta.com.tr

RealBox

Bedwars, Economy, Mini Games, PvP

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BoxPvP server. Features: Powerful hosting, nearly best anti-cheat system possible, premium plugins

play.realbox.fun

Minewind

Anarchy, Bedwars, Creative, Hardcore, KitPvP, Raiding, Survival Games

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Choose your class and go on an epic adventure to gather all the OP loot that suits your play style!

A big variety of loot can be found in any chest in the world, or traded with many villagers for emeralds. More loot can be stolen from OP monsters, but they will use it against you first!

Special events happen on spawn every few hours that offer more unique OP rewards.

At the end of the day, explore the natural beauty of Minecraft wilderness and build a work of art in the perfect spot.

For more information visit https://minewind.com

gyat.minewind.net

PocketPixels

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Pixelmon, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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All our servers offer unique and enjoyable Pixelmon experiences, for all involved in the Pixelmon community, which you won’t feel anywhere else! Our aim is to provide you with a pixelmon experience like no other filled with our custom content, events, and a one of a kind friendly community. Join our servers, and begin your adventure of a lifetime!Put your skills and knowledge to the test by challenging our 8+ Gym System, run by experienced staff members, to earn all the badges! If you’re into the competitive scene or looking for another challenge, you can challenge our Hard-Mode Gyms, Elite Four and Battle Frontier. Try our daily quests where you complete challenges to earn a range of rewards and experience the Pixelmon gameplay to its fullest!You’ll constantly see new custom content and network updates, staff members actively improving your experience, giveaways and events with prizes, and much more!Everyone can find something to do on our servers! Fitting into your play style is easy, whether it be competitive battling, trading, catching Pixelmon, hunting down legendaries, or even hanging our with friends! You’ll find a place in the PocketPixels community.

play.pocketpixels.net

VanillaPlus

Anarchy, Economy, Hardcore, PvP, Raiding, Survival, Vanilla

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NO LAND CLAIMING | NO GRIEF PREVENTION | NO KEEP INVENTORY | PVP ENABLED | RAIDS We have a protected spawn that you can teleport to trades, meet up with people, or fight to the death against other players. You also can set homes and teleport so that you can easily get around without traveling far distances to get to farms, bases, or friends. On Vanilla Plus, you can experience classic Minecraft, but better! Build an epic base, fight to the death, or hang out. Anything is possible, so come check it out!

play.vanillaplus.net

PlayCDU

FTB, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Skyblock, Survival

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Our Links: Website: https://www.craftdownunder.co Discord: https://discord.gg/playcdu Forums: https://forum.playcdu.co/About Us: To view all 35+ servers that we host and their IPs, head to https://forum.playcdu.co/servers/Craft Down Under is a gaming community that specializes in hosting and playing Minecraft modpacks. Our servers, located in Australia, Germany and the United States, offer a wide variety of modpacks to suit different playstyles and preferences. We’re dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all players, regardless of their skill level, to come together and enjoy the unique experiences that modpacks provide. Join us today and see why Craft Down Under is the go-to destination for Minecraft modpack enthusiasts!

nohub.playcdu.co

JackpotMC

Anarchy, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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JackpotMC is a server focused on PvP game modes, with our latest game mode being Lifesteal SMP. This is a one of kind, unique SMP that allows players to steal hearts from each other. Once a player kills another, they take a heart from them. If you die to a player, you lose a heart to them. Once you’re out of hearts, you’re banned for the rest of the day. With no claims and no rules on griefing, it is a pure Anarchy experience.

play.jackpotmc.com

NAVELYA

PvP

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NAVELYA NETWORK Our server is a server played within the scope of PvP. If you have just started our server, use the (/kit) command. You Can Use It To Kill Other Players And Take Their Sets. You Can Enter Places in the PvP Area and Strengthen Your Set You can review our server. 1.16.5x 1.20.4

play.navelya.net

Players:	95/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	4	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	10
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Phantom Rings Equipped:	12
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	17	Endless Legions Commanded:	31
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Celestial Crowns Worn:	2
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	6	Astral Orbs Gathered:	18
Heroic Legacies Created:	6	Villages Defended:	14
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Magical Moments Shared:	10

Players:	109/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Immortal Potions Brewed:	4	Eternal Flames Captured:	4
Crops Grown:	9627	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Cursed Swords Broken:	3	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	2
Infinity Stones Found:	6	Magic Crystals Found:	25
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	3	Haunted Forests Traversed:	3
Cursed Villages Purged:	1	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	7
Void Armor Forged:	14	Cursed Taverns Survived:	1

Players:	104/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Talking Trees Consulted:	5	Demon Skulls Collected:	12
Alien Abductions:	5	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1
Ender Pearl Glitches:	2	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	5
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	13	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	29	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2
Gods Slained:	1	Phantom Ships Sailed:	2
Astral Projections Made:	4	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	14

Players:	108/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	4
Mythical Swords Crafted:	49	Alien Abductions:	4
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Whispering Caves Entered:	6
Enchantments Applied:	272	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	30
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1	Buildings Constructed:	45
Talking Trees Consulted:	1	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	3
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2	Chaos Gates Opened:	3

Players:	95/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3	Epic Weapons Forged:	8
Cosmic Pies Baked:	3	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	50
Haunted Chests Opened:	4	Enchantments Applied:	172
Epic Quests Completed:	19	Zombie Dances:	8
Fairy Circles Danced In:	7	Pirate Ships Raided:	3
Endless Night Skies:	1	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	17
Rune Stones Activated:	2	Crystal Wands Charged:	15

Players:	103/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Cursed Villages Purged:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	7
Cursed Statues Activated:	3	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	6
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	4	Elemental Crystals Collected:	34
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	1
Teleportation Mishaps:	2	Ender Pearl Glitches:	3
Cursed Scrolls Read:	4	Meteorite Armor Created:	30
Gods Slained:	1	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	4

Players:	95/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Haunted Chests Opened:	3	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	9
Cursed Swords Broken:	3	Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0
Cursed Villages Purged:	3	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	3
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	4	Omnipotent Charms Created:	5
Runes Activated:	6	Chaos Gates Opened:	3
Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	1	Hidden Villages Discovered:	3

Players:	102/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Void Armor Forged:	23	Titan Hearts Harvested:	1
Vanishing Structures Built:	1	Unseen Monsters Slain:	3
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	6	Phoenix Feathers Found:	8
Ores Mined:	9216	Epic Mounts Acquired:	3
Arcane Towers Raised:	4	Invisible Pathways Walked:	8
Divine Scrolls Written:	23	Gnome Villages Protected:	5
Magic Items Found:	8659	Evil Twin Fights:	2

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Shattered Realms Restored:	1	Cursed Amulets Found:	2
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	1	Demonic Pacts Formed:	3
Mimic Chests Discovered:	3	Magic Items Found:	7306
Infinite Doors Opened:	3	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	6
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	8	Gods Slained:	1
Cursed Statues Activated:	2	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	1
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2

Players:	110/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Demonic Pacts Formed:	1	Whispering Caves Entered:	8
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	14	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	0
Backwards Speech Heard:	5	Haunted Chests Opened:	5
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	4	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	0
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	10	Talking Trees Consulted:	1
Rune Stones Activated:	5	Treasure Maps Found:	3

Players:	100/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	6	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	4
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3	Mythical Relics Collected:	12
Cursed Amulets Found:	5	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2
Epic Shields Constructed:	37	Immortal Potions Brewed:	13
Battle Standards Raised:	10	Celestial Beings Befriended:	1
Runes Activated:	4	Rune Stones Activated:	11

Players:	100/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Magical Ponies Rescued:	5	Soul Swords Wielded:	6
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	14	Forbidden Doors Opened:	1
Glorious Feasts Held:	11	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	3	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	4
Void Gems Collected:	20	Rune Stones Activated:	3
Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	3	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2

Players:	91/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	14
Whispering Caves Entered:	3	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	1
Goblin Markets Raided:	5	Lava Oceans Crossed:	1
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3	Hidden Villages Discovered:	1
Cursed Taverns Survived:	4	Buildings Constructed:	9
Lost Cities Unearthed:	4	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	38
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	7	Falling into the Void:	0

Players:	93/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Fairy Circles Danced In:	10	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	13
Cursed Lands Purified:	10	Whispering Shadows Heard:	0
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	4	Dragons Tamed:	5
Time-Warping Watches Found:	2	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	4
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0	Unicorn Sightings:	1
Invisible Walls Found:	4	Invisible Pathways Walked:	6
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	5	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	9