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.

TormentMC

1.16 UPDATE! Explore the new nether!

Survival, PVP, Shops! Survival server! Vote Crates! Nice small community! PVP is ON all over the world! not on spawn. You can be safe on your own land. You have to claim it first! Griefing is allowed on non protected areas so keep your land safe!

Our deal is that we listen to our community on every update and make votes about updates. What to add on the server and what changes to make. These votes happen on our discord server. So you can have effect on our servers future!

play.tormentmc.com

Acorn

Economy, PvE, Survival, Vanilla

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Semi-Vanilla Survival Player-built shops Player-run economy Player vs Environment Grief-free Theft-free

play.acornmc.org

DemocracyCraft

Cross-Play, Economy, Prison, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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DemocracyCraft is a City Roleplay server focused on the player’s ability to create, amend, and remove the rules and laws that govern them. Play in an urban city environment, or beyond in the depths of the wild. The server boasts cars, helicopters, a democratically elected government, businesses, economy, among other realistic, life-like features!Java IP: play.democracycraft.netBedrock (beta) IP: play.democracycraft.net Port: 19132 (default)

mcso.democracycraft.net

MirageCraft Pixelmon Reforged

Economy, Factions, MCMMO, Mini Games, Pixelmon, Survival

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mc.miragecraft.net

Harry’s Network

Mini Games, PvE, PvP

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Harry’s Network boasts a variety of exclusive, unique persistent gamemodes and minigames built from the ground up with custom-made plugins that are worthy of your time. Copy the IP and check them out!

mcs.harrys.gg

BiscuitSMP

Cross-Play, Hardcore, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Survival Games, Vanilla

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Welcome to BiscoitoSMP, a server made for all Minecraft fans! BiscoitoSMP is a vanilla server with several events and history On the server we have: Events, Clans, Wars, Alliances, Weddings, incredible friendships, History and fun!In BiscuitSMP you can write your own story, you can choose to be the hero or villain!# » Enter no server > IP: biscoitosmp.fun > Porta Bedrock: 25566Version: 1.12 to 1.20 Platform: Bedrock and Java!

biscoito.fun:19144

MineFruit

Hardcore, LifeSteal, PvP, Survival

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Bringing a fun time and an enjoyable experience to the Lifesteal gamemode. Java and Bedrock compatible! Frequent updates and changes!

minefruit.org

RLCraft by CraftersLand

Economy, FTB, PvE, PvP, Survival

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░░░ Website: www.craftersland.net | Forum: forum.craftersland.net ░░░>> Server address: rl.craftersland.net░░░░░░ Server Info: ░░░░░░ > Grief Prevention land claim system. > Economy – Server Shops, Market and Auctions. > Daily and Vote Rewards. > Clans and PvP. > Server Live map. > Hosted in Data Center in Germany. > FTB Ultimate Reloaded Modpack

rl.craftersland.net

Hometown

Creative, Economy, Mini Games, Survival

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Here in Hometown, we are a simple, but very well made server with a community unlike any other. The spawn is unique, but also simple and easy to navigate. We believe Multiplayer is for playing with others and with your friends, so we try our best for every player to connect with others by allowing players to have the ability to teleport to others. Here in hometown we try our best to keep you and your things safe. With our anti grief plugins, any grief will be undone; chests will be protected,PvP will be disabled, and horses will have locks. We also offer the user a variety of minigames to play such as Splegg, CTF, DeathMatch, Parkour Race, and many more. With all that, there’s also a community controlled economy with user made shops in our widely unique marketplace. What are you waiting for? Make yourself at home!

smp.hometownmc.com

GrimmRP

PvP, Roleplay, Towny, Vanilla

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Server launches December 15th!GrimurRP is a vanilla world-building roleplay server featuring a wide array of custom plugins and clever resource-pack use to create a fully realised steampunk experience.If I’ve captured your interest I’d love to invite you to join us over at: Web: https://grimurrp.com Server: grimurrp.com or play.grimurrp.com Discord: discord.gg/grimur Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#grimurrp:matrix.org

grimurrp.com

SiphonMC

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

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Embark on epic adventures on SiphonMC! Explore custom biomes, team up with pals, and protect your creations. Rise through the ranks by completing jobs and collecting unique gear sets from daily-spawning bosses. Join our friendly community for thrilling PvP events and pure survival fun. Discover the joy of Dungeons with custom bosses and gear sets – the ultimate end game!Choose your path with two exciting game modes, engage in intense Lifesteal PVP where anything goes, or enjoy a more relaxed Survival mode with keep inventory and flight time. Both modes feature custom mounts,dungeons,gear sets,skills,and more for a brand new way to explore the server. Join us now for a community-focused adventure!

mc.siphonmc.net

MCLabs

Economy, Factions, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Towny

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In MCLabs, you choose to be a CHEMIST or a COP. Chemists grow crops to turn them into illegal CHEMS and COMPOUNDS to sell. Cops try to arrest chemists and take the chems for themselves. Use money from selling chems to rank up, earning new perks and abilities to build your chem empire towards Chem Lord status, or to ascend the police ranks towards Operator status.MCLabs has been running for over 10 years (formerly known as MC-Drugs/MCDrugs) and is home to unique mechanics not seen on any other server.Along with the main Chems gamemode, we have Creative, KitPvP, Parkour, and a unique PvE experience: The Pit.

ms.labs-mc.com

ByCraft

Cross-Play, Economy, PvP, Survival

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Our Network contains these modalities: · Survival Custom 1.20.1 [1.16x – 1.20.1]

· BoxPvP 1.20.1 [1.16x – 1.20.1]

· Practice 1.20.1 [1.16x – 1.20.1]

· UHC 1.16.5 [1.16x – 1.20.1]This is for now we are working to add more modalities.Network Features:· We add improvements to the server almost every day. · Good ping for all of Latin America. · We remain active in support to help people with possible problems they have.

mso.bycraft.net

hugeboxes

Cross-Play, Economy, PvP, Survival

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Best box server in existance! Join now to start your box journey!Hugeboxes is custom coded with alot of unique ideas such as bosses, abilities, fishing, farming and alot more!Version: 1.16+

hugeboxes.minehut.gg

Addictive

MCMMO, Mini Games, Parkour, Prison, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Addictive with an economy system, auctions, fragments, daily events, bank accounts, special islands and many more, come live an addictive adventure!https://viciante.com.br/forum https://discord.viciante.com.br/

ms.viciante.com.br

AstridCloud

Cross-Play, Economy, Survival

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AstridCloud proudly announces the recent implementation of Minecraft version 1.20.1, ushering in a new era of exhilarating gameplay.Our meticulously curated survival server thrives on constant innovation, consistently delivering cutting-edge updates. Immerse yourself in a world of limitless possibilities, where you can not only survive but flourish, fueled by the allure of custom cosmetics that allow you to craft a truly unique player identity.Experience grandeur like never before with our epic events, meticulously designed to challenge and thrill players of all backgrounds.Additionally, our thriving community is brought together through our highly active Discord server, offering a dynamic platform for engaging discussions, collaborations, and camaraderie. Join the AstridCloud universe today at discord.astridcloud.xyz and embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary.

play.astridcloud.xyz

Players:	104/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3	Infinite Doors Opened:	2
Chaos Gates Opened:	2	Eternal Flames Captured:	8
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	10	Epic Shields Constructed:	12
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Endless Night Skies:	3
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	18	Cursed Scrolls Read:	4
Holy Grails Found:	4	Invisible Walls Found:	1

Players:	103/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Mythical Swords Crafted:	95	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1
Forbidden Doors Opened:	1	Celestial Crowns Worn:	4
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	5	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	1
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	5	Secret Libraries Discovered:	4
Phantom Blocks Placed:	8	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6	Evil Twin Fights:	4
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	1	Lost Cities Unearthed:	4

Players:	102/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Goblin Markets Raided:	10	Reality Distortions Fixed:	3
Treasure Maps Found:	15	Phantom Rings Equipped:	19
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3	Vanishing Items Found:	7
World-Altering Spells Cast:	0	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Towns Built:	5	Heroic Legacies Created:	7
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	4	Shattered Realms Restored:	1
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Underground Cities Explored:	2

Players:	105/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Royal Courts Attended:	2
Phoenix Feathers Found:	14	Astral Mages Summoned:	3
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2	Players Killed by Monsters:	995
Emeralds Found:	9074	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	7
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	4
Epic Battles Fought:	11	Dragon Hoards Looted:	2
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	2	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	2

Players:	103/200	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	22	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Star Shards Collected:	266	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Magical Ponies Rescued:	6	Phantom Ships Sailed:	5
Epic Quests Completed:	22	Dark Rituals Completed:	9
Forbidden Tomes Read:	6	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	37	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	44
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Epic Weapons Forged:	7

Players:	103/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	5	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Spectral Entities Defeated:	6
Love Letters Sent:	16	Astral Mages Summoned:	3
Royal Courts Attended:	4	Mysterious Portals Opened:	15
Unicorn Sightings:	1	Celestial Beings Befriended:	1
Invisible Pathways Walked:	7	Epic Mounts Acquired:	6
Magical Familiars Summoned:	3	Whispering Caves Entered:	2

Players:	99/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	7	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	24
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3	Infernal Machines Built:	2
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	0	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4
Twisted Realms Survived:	3	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	8
Animals Bred:	138	Dragon Scales Harvested:	179
Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4	Forbidden Tomes Read:	3
Shadow Realms Conquered:	0	Infinity Stones Found:	1

Players:	99/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Orbs of Power Found:	12	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	7
Alternate Realities Explored:	4	Towns Built:	2
Talking Trees Consulted:	1	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	2
Dragons Tamed:	4	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	5
Endless Mazes Solved:	4	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	6
Buildings Constructed:	42	Emeralds Found:	4033
Epic Weapons Forged:	3	Horror Stories Survived:	5

Players:	95/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	132	Reality Distortions Fixed:	1
Whispering Shadows Heard:	2	Whispering Caves Entered:	3
Eclipse Rings Activated:	1	Mystic Runes Engraved:	1
Legendary Items Repaired:	6	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2
Shadow Realms Conquered:	1	Arcane Towers Raised:	3
Dragons Tamed:	4	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2
Mythical Swords Crafted:	99	Chaos Gates Opened:	2

Players:	96/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	36	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	4
Chaos Gates Opened:	0	Astral Projections Made:	3
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	8	Epic Bosses Defeated:	1
Cursed Taverns Survived:	1	Mythical Swords Crafted:	95
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Dragons Tamed:	6
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0	Secret Guilds Joined:	4
Ender Pearl Glitches:	4	Epic Weapons Forged:	6

Players:	102/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Spectral Entities Defeated:	7	Evil Lairs Raided:	5
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	2
Living Shadows Defeated:	3	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	5
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	48	Dimension Hops:	3
Whispering Shadows Heard:	1	Epic Bosses Defeated:	5
Demonic Pacts Formed:	2	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	87
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	30	Mimic Chests Discovered:	3

Players:	103/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Time-Warping Watches Found:	1	Cursed Amulets Found:	2
Endless Mazes Conquered:	2	Paranormal Events Investigated:	4
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2	Titan Hearts Harvested:	1
Lava Oceans Crossed:	1	Epic Quests Completed:	27
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0
Lost Souls Rescued:	1	Mysterious Portals Opened:	5
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	6	Forbidden Relics Collected:	6

Players:	102/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	5	Love Letters Sent:	17
Astral Orbs Gathered:	17	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	3
Celestial Events Witnessed:	3	Cursed Swords Broken:	3
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	1
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	1	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	7
Ancient Ruins Explored:	4	Epic Weapons Forged:	10
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	10

Players:	90/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Werewolf Howls Heard:	2	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1	Lost Souls Rescued:	4
Lunar Scepters Activated:	10	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	398
Chaos Gates Opened:	0	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	6
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Dark Rituals Completed:	7	Enchanted Armories Found:	8
Celestial Beings Befriended:	3	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	1

Players:	94/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	2	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	5
Cursed Statues Activated:	3	Eternal Flames Captured:	6
Legendary Items Repaired:	2	Pirate Ships Raided:	3
Ender Pearl Glitches:	2	Haunted Chests Opened:	3
Goblin Markets Raided:	3	Undead Armies Raised:	4
Endless Mazes Solved:	2	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	4	Soul Contracts Signed:	4

Players:	98/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	6	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	4	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	6	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	11
Villages Defended:	14	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	3
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1
Cursed Lands Purified:	2	Dragonkin Hatched:	1
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0