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.

TrueSMP

What is TrueSMP?

TrueSMP is a semi-survival server founded in 2016. We are a community driven server that is always trying to be different from other servers. We are an age-friendly server with good staff members that are always there to help. Our motto is “Community First” and we intend to keep it like that forever, the Community is our #1 priority. Some of the features we provide are listed below:

Features: – Rankups (Free Ranks) – Land Claiming – McMMo – Marriage – Auctions – Token Shop – Quests/Challenges

What are you waiting for? Join today and become part of an EPIC community!

play.truesmp.net

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

CedarMC

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

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The ZedarMC community is a very friendly one, and our staff is always available to help you. We are also a crossplay network, which means we support Bedrock Edition.ZedarMC has a variety of gamemodes ranging from peaceful to competitive, so you can always have fun and vibe! Survival SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Earth SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Lifesteal SMP 1.13 – 1.20 Oneblock 1.13 – 1.20 Skyblock 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]

Prison 1.13 – 1.20 [Coming Soon]IP: ms.zedarmc.com Bedrock Port: 19132 Discord: discord.gg/zedar

ms.zedarmc.com

Players:	110/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5	Cosmic Pies Baked:	4
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	5	World-Altering Spells Cast:	1
Wilderness Tamed:	6	Celestial Gardens Planted:	3
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	6	Blood Moons Survived:	0
Shattered Realms Restored:	0	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	5
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	1
Meteorites Collected:	1	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	3

Players:	90/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	3	Immortal Anvils Forged:	18
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Dragon Eggs Found:	3457
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5	Cozy Campfires Lit:	7
Haunted Forests Traversed:	4	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	10
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	3	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6
Astral Amulets Crafted:	39	Mines Excavated:	2726
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	7	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	2

Players:	101/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	1	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	4
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	14	Magic Items Found:	4650
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	3	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	16	Astral Projections Made:	3
Gnome Villages Protected:	7	Glitched Entities Encountered:	0
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	2	Players Killed by Monsters:	6510
Cursed Taverns Survived:	1	Battle Standards Raised:	13

Players:	91/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Undead Armies Raised:	1	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	1	Mines Excavated:	3180
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	1	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	1
Celestial Gardens Planted:	8	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3
Magical Familiars Summoned:	2	Battle Standards Raised:	15
Cosmic Pies Baked:	6	Demon Skulls Collected:	33

Players:	107/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Celestial Crowns Worn:	4	Endless Mazes Conquered:	1
Immortal Potions Brewed:	9	Void Armor Forged:	23
Alien Abductions:	2	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3
Dragon Eggs Found:	1949	Runes Activated:	0
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	3	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	0
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	6	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	20
Dragonkin Hatched:	4	Astral Mages Summoned:	4

Players:	104/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1	Cursed Lands Purified:	2
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	210	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	9
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Magical Familiars Summoned:	1
Unseen Monsters Slain:	2	Magic Items Found:	5126
Lost Cities Unearthed:	5	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	2
Zombie Dances:	2	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	6
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	2	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	3

Players:	108/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Titanic Battles Fought:	11	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Secret Guilds Joined:	5	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	5
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	2	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	2
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2	Celestial Events Witnessed:	3
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	2	Lunar Scepters Activated:	6
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	1	Epic Battles Fought:	5
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	2	Mystic Runes Engraved:	1

Players:	107/800	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	1	Cursed Taverns Survived:	1
Ancient Ruins Explored:	3	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4
Haunted Forests Traversed:	5	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	9
Legendary Items Repaired:	2	Void Armor Forged:	25
Secret Guilds Joined:	2	Astral Staffs Crafted:	11
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	1	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	5
Goblin Markets Raided:	6	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2

Players:	90/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Ender Pearl Glitches:	1	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	5
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Mysterious Portals Opened:	19	Whispering Caves Entered:	6
Magic Wands Crafted:	14	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1
Shadow Figures Spotted:	4	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	6
Herobrine Sightings:	7	Lava Oceans Crossed:	1
Glorious Feasts Held:	15	Towns Built:	6

Players:	94/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0	Shadow Figures Spotted:	3
Elemental Crystals Collected:	51	Phantom Blocks Placed:	3
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	12
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	13	Lunar Scepters Activated:	9
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	3	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	3
Paranormal Events Investigated:	1	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	6
Arcane Towers Raised:	4	Dragons Tamed:	3

Players:	110/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	15	Immortal Anvils Forged:	5
Divine Relics Bestowed:	13	Epic Battles Fought:	17
Dragon Hoards Looted:	1	Undead Armies Raised:	2
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	10	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	5
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	6	Crystal Wands Charged:	9
Ether Blades Crafted:	13	Orbs of Power Found:	10

Players:	92/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Players Killed by Monsters:	6689	Animals Bred:	70
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	2	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	1	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	7
Epic Mounts Acquired:	5	Haunted Mines Explored:	2
Legendary Scepters Created:	2	Magic Items Found:	3560
Cursed Amulets Found:	3	Fabled Crowns Discovered:	7
Phantom Blocks Placed:	6	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	2

Players:	95/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7	World-Altering Spells Cast:	2
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1	Mineshafts Explored:	1
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2
Ancient Ruins Explored:	2	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	6
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	5	Endless Staircases Climbed:	1
Mysterious Portals Opened:	7	Phantom Ships Sailed:	2

Players:	107/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	15	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2
Undead Armies Raised:	1	Astral Orbs Gathered:	14
Players Killed by Monsters:	7218	Mysterious Portals Opened:	13
Legendary Scepters Created:	5	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	15
Portal Loops Escaped:	2	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	8
Time-Warping Watches Found:	2	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	5	Cursed Scrolls Read:	3

Players:	97/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	5
Forbidden Tomes Read:	7	Vanishing Structures Built:	5
Backwards Speech Heard:	1	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	3
Fairy Circles Danced In:	12	Whispering Caves Entered:	5
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	2	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	4
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	2	Orbs of Power Found:	7
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2	Forbidden Relics Collected:	4