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 Swamp Towny VS Hypixel

ADMIN, Adventure, Basic Functionality, Beta, building, Community, Custom, Economy, Exploration, Fun, MCMMO, multiplayer, Plugins, PvE, PvP, Questlines, Raiding, Roleplay, Sandbox, Server, Staff, Survival, Tester, Towny

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Category	Hypixel	The Swamp Towny
Game Modes	Multiple game modes including SkyWars, Bed Wars, and more	Survival Towny with custom questlines
Player Base	One of the largest player bases in the Minecraft community	Smaller player base with potential for close-knit community
Plugins	Wide variety of custom plugins and features	Custom plugins for questlines and town management
Community	Active forums and community events	Potential for strong community bonds and player interaction
Staff	Large team of staff members to manage server	Seeking beta players/testers/admins for input on server development

FAQ:

Question: How many game modes are available on Hypixel?	Answer: Hypixel offers multiple game modes including SkyWars, Bed Wars, and more.
Question: What sets The Swamp Towny server apart?	Answer: The Swamp Towny server offers a unique survival experience with custom questlines and town management features.
Question: Which server has a larger player base?	Answer: Hypixel has one of the largest player bases in the Minecraft community, while The Swamp Towny server has a smaller player base with potential for a close-knit community.
Question: Are there active forums and community events on Hypixel?	Answer: Yes, Hypixel has active forums and community events for players to participate in.
Question: How can I get involved with The Swamp Towny server’s development?	Answer: The Swamp Towny server is seeking beta players, testers, and admins to provide input on server development and functionality.

NostalgiaCraft

Economy, PvE, Survival, Vanilla

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mc.nostalgiacraft.fun

ArcherMC

Creative, Economy, Factions, KitPvP, Parkour, Prison, PvP

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Number 1 OP server with tons of unique features: plots, gangs, drugs, explosive items, cheapest donor ranks, custom mines, and the ultimate experience! We have rankups from A-Z as well as 26 custom built amazing mines to fit them! All players can have their own plots and gangs! What are you waiting for?! Join now!

mc.archermc.net

SpongeCraft

Economy, Survival, Towny

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Custom Enchants, Multi SlimeFun Addons, in-game ranks, and more!ABOUT US:A new server, with a community rooted from over 6 years back, SpongeCraft is a close knit and active group of people that offers an experience like no other! We welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests, so you’re sure to meet many new friends. SpongeCraft is a friendly, mature SMP type server with many unique perks you’ll love and enjoy with a large focus on the community!

play.spongecraft.net

Nest GSG

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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The GSG Network is in an incredible phase!! Forget everything you’ve heard about the network in the past and come give your future favorite server a try.Currently, the Águia Server – 1.20+ is active The server is cross-platform – Java and Bedrock Survival mode with 3 different worlds to choose from Exclusive perks available in each world Box system with new arrivals per season Tournament System Ground Protection System VIP system mcMMO skills Clan System with War Event

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KoalaServers

Creative, Cross-Play, MCMMO, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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Welcome, our aim is for a close to vanilla taste, but with the added flavor of jobs, economy, player ran shops, and warps. We are generous with claim blocks too as we feel it’s fair to allow players to protect their bases no matter how big the project! Come join our chill community and enjoy some unique Aussie ranks!

play.koalaservers.net

AstraMC

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

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– Cute pets that will follow you around, you can ride and have skill trees! – We have a premium land claiming plugin with extreme customization for better protection – We have tag’s to show off some style and some new cosmetics in the works as well~ – Farming and player based economy! Farm to become the richest on the server or make a shop and join the kings of the economy – Skill’s for those that like a little bit of a rpg twist on their favorite game~ – New collectible’s each month, if you get lucky you can sell them for millions later – Amazing events hosted throughout the year for all to participate in! – Active staff members, owners and mangement as well as active socials and one or two small content creators! – Currently in the works of working on turning into a server network with multiple gamemodes and something for everyone to enjoy~

play.astra-mc.net

Phloxnew

Cross-Play, Economy, Survival

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Phlox is a newly opened no-grief Survival server that offers many custom-made features to make your playing experience better. Play alone or create a guild with your friends! We have a chill and welcoming community, and we hope to see you soon!You can also vote for us to rank up in-game!Bedrock IP: play.phloxmc.net:19132

play.phloxmc.net

Mythical Empires Server

MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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-= Mythical Empires =- – Money and Tokens – Kingdoms – Jobs – Skills – Dungeons – Pets – Amazing Enchants – Boosters – Auctions – Events – Discord Support – Active staff – Friendly community

play.mythical-empires.com

TrekCraft

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival, Towny

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TrekCraft is not any ordinary server, we are a committed Towny/Survival server with tons of extra plugins to enhance your experience at TrekCraft. Our towny server is a welcoming community where you can build and play with minimal drama. We include Mcmmo, LWC, Jobs, awesome custom boss mobs, ArtMap and much more. Here at TC we have a friendly community that takes part in events every week and an all player staff that will help you through any situation. We’ve been around since 2014 so you know that you can trust us to last. When you find yourself on TrekCraft you feel like you are part of the family, and that is exactly what we want you to feel.Take time today and come join us at mc.TrekCraft.net You can also visit our website at http://www.trekcraft.ca/Minecraft is an adventure, Trek it. -TC2014 Website: http://www.trekcraft.ca/

mc.trekcraft.net

NeonGamer Network – Nova Capital

Economy, MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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A survival with several well-known successful elements: McMMO Store system System of Spawners VIP system Clan System PvP, build, spleef and other events Box and key system cash system Awards for the top of the server Key reward for time online with /prewards E + a system of creative ideas with a Hunger Games theme

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Ranch N Craft

Economy, MCMMO, Roleplay, Survival

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Also available on BEDROCK Edition Minecraft. IP: br.ranchncraft.com Port: 19132We here at Ranch n Craft are a survival server running several custom built plugins, including our very own horse themed plugin! We are a family friendly, community based server that you don’t wanna miss!We aren’t only about horses though! We have a claiming plugin, run events with our dedicated staff, and have so many opportunities to become a part of our amazing community. We also use many of your favourite plugins, and have a Creative server where you can build to your heart’s content.With glowing reviews and a family feel, come join us now to see what all the fuss is about. There’s a reason we’ve been on PCGames list of top ten servers for the last five years!www.ranchncraft.com https://discord.gg/V3mm8bx

mc.ranchncraft.com

jes.earth

Cross-Play, Earth, MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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Welcome!Just an Earth Server is a Minecraft Earth Bedrock Java crossplay survival server where you can make your town, city or even a nation! Different Earth and survival worlds, OneBlock and more. Toxicity-free.We are excited to welcome you to the server B)IP: jes.earth Bedrock Port: 19132 Map: http://map.jes.earth/ Discord: http://discord.gg/jes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustanEarthServer Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/justanearthserver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justanearthserver

jes.earth

Kiras Kingdom

Cross-Play, Economy, Survival, Survival Games

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We are a Minecraft 1.20 server in Survival Plus mode set in a medieval style. Our desire is to be your entertainment server where you can spend time creating your own adventure as well as make companions and friends with whom to share whatever you want.We have: OP Fair, Skills, RTP, Backpacks, Clans, Protections, Rankup, Giveaways, Boxes, Custom Enchantments, Economy, Tombs, Marriages, Shop, Elevators, Kits, Pets, Missions, Jobs, Homes

mc.kiraskingdom.com

TownySMP Earth

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

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play.townysmp.com

DragonShield

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

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drgnshield.com | br.drgnshield.com 19132 Step into the Minecraft world of DragonShield, a server noted for its welcoming atmosphere and active community. We take a firm stance against any toxic behavior to keep the server a pleasant place for everyone.DragonShield’s unique feature, PlayTime Ranks, rewards you simply for playing. The more you play, the better your rank becomes. Advancing in rank provides benefits like better kits and perks including back, feed, additional homes, hats, and much more.Tired of the same old mobs? We’ve got a selection of over 20 custom mobs like Watchers, Smoke Demons, Dead Miners, and Crawling Skellys, all awaiting you below level 60.Enjoy weekly boss events and challenging dungeon experiences. The bosses come with complex attack systems and over 30 different abilities. Hurry though – the loot rewards go to the quickest and smartest players who land the last hit.DragonShield’s enchants system offers a massive 300 different enchantments. Earn them through regular enchanting or buy them with EXP. We’ve got everything, from PvP to mining enchants to other interesting effects.DragonShield accommodates both offline mode and non-premium players We also offer cross-play for Bedrock players. So why wait? Jump into DragonShield and experience Minecraft from a fresh perspective.

drgnshield.com

Players:	93/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Dragon Scales Harvested:	126	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	3
Cursed Statues Activated:	2	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	5
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	13	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	5
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	7	Phantom Knights Defeated:	5
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	3	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0	Teleportation Mishaps:	3
Epic Bosses Defeated:	3	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0

Players:	93/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	3	Mysterious Portals Opened:	9
Omnipotent Charms Created:	1	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3
Volcanoes Explored:	2	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	3
Eerie Music Discs Played:	2	Buildings Constructed:	43
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	2	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	2
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0	Fairy Circles Danced In:	12
Treasure Maps Found:	6	Animals Bred:	130

Players:	102/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	9	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3
Legendary Scepters Created:	3	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10
Eerie Music Discs Played:	2	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	4
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	40	Phantom Knights Defeated:	4
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Dragon Scales Harvested:	469
Ether Blades Crafted:	11	Mysterious Portals Opened:	15
Rainbows Spotted:	7	Gnome Villages Protected:	5

Players:	91/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Undead Armies Raised:	0	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	3
Infinite Doors Opened:	1	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	10
Dragons Tamed:	1	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	5
Holy Grails Found:	3	Horror Stories Survived:	7
Cursed Amulets Found:	0	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	12
Royal Courts Attended:	4	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2
Magical Moments Shared:	29	Astral Mages Summoned:	3

Players:	105/600	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Sentient Weapons Trained:	2	Endless Staircases Climbed:	3
Astral Amulets Crafted:	15	Reality Warps Survived:	0
Secret Passages Found:	5	Endless Mazes Solved:	2
Vanishing Items Found:	4	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	11
Herobrine Sightings:	6	Lava Oceans Crossed:	2
Astral Orbs Gathered:	11	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	4	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1

Players:	91/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Mythical Swords Crafted:	72	Battle Standards Raised:	10
Meteorites Collected:	2	Mystic Runes Engraved:	6
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	4	Villages Defended:	8
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	8	Endless Mazes Solved:	4
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Pirate Ships Captured:	3
Haunted Mines Explored:	3	Legendary Items Repaired:	4

Players:	98/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Paranormal Events Investigated:	2	Magical Ponies Rescued:	7
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	4	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3
Ether Blades Crafted:	6	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	17
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	4	Players Killed by Monsters:	9234
Invisible Pathways Walked:	8	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	47

Players:	104/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	23
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	5	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1
Runes Activated:	5	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	4
Phantom Rings Equipped:	14	Epic Battles Fought:	18
Unseen Monsters Slain:	1	Void Armor Forged:	27
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	5	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	5
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Magical Frogs Kissed:	4

Players:	106/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	5	Dragons Tamed:	0
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	6	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	5
Cosmic Pies Baked:	2	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	2	Arcane Towers Raised:	2
Royal Decrees Issued:	1	Enchanted Armories Found:	3
Epic Bosses Defeated:	3	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2
Warrior Spirits Summoned:	32	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	8

Players:	108/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Phantom Rings Equipped:	5	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2
Lost Souls Rescued:	2	Forbidden Tomes Read:	4
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	120	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	4
Legendary Items Repaired:	7	Undead Armies Raised:	1
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	12	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6
Forbidden Relics Collected:	2	Heroic Legacies Created:	4

Players:	94/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	15	Mysterious Portals Opened:	16
New Chunks Explored:	852108	Backwards Speech Heard:	1
Ores Mined:	2320	Infinity Stones Found:	2
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	9	Shattered Realms Restored:	1
Dragon Hoards Looted:	2	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	4
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	2	Divine Spears Created:	29
Talking Trees Consulted:	4	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	17

Players:	107/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	4	Time-Warping Watches Found:	1
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2	Infinite Doors Opened:	3
Heroic Legacies Created:	6	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	5	Wyrmholes Dug:	3
Mythical Relics Collected:	12	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	49
Cursed Statues Activated:	4	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3
Phantom Blocks Placed:	5	Holy Grails Found:	1

Players:	90/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Dark Rituals Completed:	10	Legendary Items Repaired:	5
Crystal Wands Charged:	12	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	4
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2	Titan Hearts Harvested:	5
Herobrine Sightings:	0	Dragon Hoards Looted:	1
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	15	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3
Vanishing Structures Built:	5	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	17	Witch’s Brew Drunk:	12

Players:	105/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Mineshafts Explored:	4	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	11
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	6
Arcane Towers Raised:	4	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	2
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	5
Mines Excavated:	1789	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	5
Ghost Trains Ridden:	1	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	8
Dragon Scales Harvested:	132	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5

Players:	104/800	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Magic Wands Crafted:	24	Lost Cities Unearthed:	1
Potions Brewed:	145	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2
Magical Ponies Rescued:	2	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	1
Alternate Realities Explored:	2	Celestial Crowns Worn:	1
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	6	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	2
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1