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.

YAMS

Welcome to YAMS, short for Yet Another Minecraft Server. We are a family friendly, community focused server. We have strict rules in place for playing on the server; these rules help us to guarantee that the server is always a fun and relaxed place to hang out and play Minecraft. We are a public server however as of recent we have been whitelisting – this means that you can’t connect to us unless your name is on the whitelist. Our whitelist requirements are light enough to give everyone the ability to join, while also ensuring that the only people who join are active and friendly members of the YAMS community.

play.yams.me:50639

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

PartyRealms

Economy, Mini Games, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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IP Address: partyrealms.comDiscord: https://discord.partyrealms.com/ Website: https://partyrealms.com/ Rules: https://partyrealms.com/rules/PartyRealms is Minecraft reimagined. A fully modified experience that aims to enhance Minecraft through rebalancing many systems and adding many more!

partyrealms.com

DifferentCraft Towny

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival, Towny

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DifferentCraft is a Minecraft Survival server bursting with custom features, striving to be one of the best Towny servers out there! DifferentCraft runs on a custom built machine which is hosted at a Tier-1 data center to guarantee you the smoothest experience possible!We run a bunch of custom-made plugins so you’ll never get bored! You’ll find custom items and crafting systems at your fingertips, a rank progression system that grants you new perks while climbing the ranks! Some other things you’ll find are a brewing plugin that adds 60+ custom brewing recipes, a modified version of Slimefun to offer over 200 new items with lag free gameplay, MythicDrops and so much more!

Mc.DifferentCraft.Net

Cubiverse

Anarchy, Survival, Vanilla

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We are a non-profit vanilla Minecraft server that never resets and is always 100% EULA compliant. We never sell ranks and we offer a unique anarchy experience. /-/Server Rules/-/ 1. Do not cheat or hack in the server. Cheating includes exploiting game mechanics, using a hacked client and anything else that takes away from the multiplayer experience. Only mods that don’t give an unfair advantage are allowed on the server. 2. Do not spam. 3. Do not advertise. 4. Do not lag the server. 5. Alts are not allowed on the server. 6. Do not exchange in-game items for value outside Minecraft.Server-IP: cubiverse.online Server Version: Java 1.20.2Join our Discord to get whitelisted – https://discord.gg/FdJQVkcky3

cubiverse.online

Players:	102/300	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Potions Brewed:	82	Pirate Ships Raided:	0
World-Altering Spells Cast:	0	Star Shards Collected:	68
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	5	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	3	Dragon Eggs Found:	4868
Portal Loops Escaped:	1	Infernal Machines Built:	0
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2
Animals Bred:	183	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	29

Players:	103/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	75
Invisible Pathways Walked:	7	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	9
Immortal Anvils Forged:	14	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	9
Titanic Battles Fought:	30	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	1
Underground Cities Explored:	5	Phantom Horses Ridden:	4
Shadow Figures Spotted:	9	Wailing Winds Heard:	4
Phantom Knights Defeated:	7	Ender Pearl Glitches:	5

Players:	91/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Falling into the Void:	2	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	2
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	45	Evil Lairs Raided:	5
Holy Grails Found:	4	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1
Endless Legions Commanded:	25	Sentient Weapons Trained:	7
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	4	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	1
Chaos Gates Opened:	3	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	9
Lost Cities Unearthed:	4	Celestial Events Witnessed:	1

Players:	97/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Void Armor Forged:	30	Dragon Hoards Looted:	2
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	9
Astral Mages Summoned:	4	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	6
Divine Spears Created:	12	Legendary Scepters Created:	5
Forbidden Relics Collected:	9	Epic Quests Completed:	5
Vanishing Structures Built:	2	Rainbows Spotted:	1
Forbidden Doors Opened:	1	Epic Bosses Defeated:	5

Players:	93/700	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Blood Moons Survived:	3	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	191	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	3
Secret Libraries Discovered:	3	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Potions Brewed:	38	Crystal Wands Charged:	7
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	1	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7	Orbs of Power Found:	5
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	17	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3

Players:	108/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Lost Cities Unearthed:	1	Royal Courts Attended:	5
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	3	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	0
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Magic Wands Crafted:	21
Astral Orbs Gathered:	12	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	6	Forbidden Doors Opened:	3
Hidden Passages Discovered:	7	Vanishing Structures Built:	2
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	3

Players:	109/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Cursed Scrolls Read:	5	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	10
Lost Cities Unearthed:	3	Curse of Binding Applied:	2
Lava Oceans Crossed:	1	Lost Souls Rescued:	6
Treasure Maps Found:	5	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1	Mysterious Portals Opened:	16
Shadow Realms Conquered:	1	Magical Familiars Summoned:	3
Divine Spears Created:	25	Astral Orbs Gathered:	9

Players:	92/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Glitched Entities Encountered:	3	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	1
Titan Hearts Harvested:	5	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2
Mythical Swords Crafted:	31	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	4
Magical Ponies Rescued:	5	Backwards Speech Heard:	4
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	3	Secret Libraries Discovered:	2
Divine Spears Created:	13	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	8
Shattered Realms Restored:	2	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	6

Players:	90/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Astral Staffs Crafted:	16	Whispering Caves Entered:	8
Enchantments Applied:	170	Hidden Villages Discovered:	3
Blood Moons Survived:	1	Love Letters Sent:	20
Herobrine Sightings:	8	Forbidden Tomes Read:	2
Dragon Eggs Found:	3022	Astral Amulets Crafted:	45
Divine Spears Created:	12	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2
Buildings Constructed:	19	Villages Defended:	10

Players:	96/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Wilderness Tamed:	12	Battle Standards Raised:	14
Blood Moons Survived:	2	Horror Stories Survived:	3
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	6	Magical Familiars Summoned:	1
Dragon Hoards Looted:	3	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	6
Gods Slained:	2	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	4
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	15	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	8	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	14

Players:	98/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Crops Grown:	9441	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	28
Love Letters Sent:	19	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	3
Wailing Winds Heard:	4	Phantom Blocks Placed:	2
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	3	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Astral Mages Summoned:	3	Vanishing Items Found:	5
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Holy Grails Found:	1
Celestial Beings Befriended:	4	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	2

Players:	104/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Divine Spears Created:	29	Elemental Crystals Collected:	22
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	2
Lost Cities Unearthed:	2	Celestial Gardens Planted:	3
Cursed Villages Purged:	3	Endless Mazes Conquered:	4
Dark Rituals Completed:	7	Phantom Knights Defeated:	10
Animals Bred:	119	Time-Warping Watches Found:	2
Immortal Anvils Forged:	8	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	6

Players:	96/1000	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Towns Built:	2	Arcane Towers Raised:	2
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	4	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	1
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	10
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	2	Magical Frogs Kissed:	4
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Wyrmholes Dug:	4
Secret Passages Found:	2	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	1
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	29	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	4

Players:	109/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	16
Endless Legions Commanded:	48	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	8
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	1	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	27
Royal Decrees Issued:	2	Mysterious Portals Opened:	10
Hidden Villages Discovered:	2	World-Altering Spells Cast:	2
Lost Souls Rescued:	1	Werewolf Howls Heard:	2
Ether Blades Crafted:	6	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	3

Players:	110/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Portal Loops Escaped:	1	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Buildings Constructed:	31	Lost Cities Unearthed:	5
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	5	Farms Harvested:	224
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	17	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1
Dragon Eggs Found:	8867	Treasure Maps Found:	3
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2	Curse of Binding Applied:	2
Epic Mounts Acquired:	2	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	0