Minecraft server guides

Straightforward advice for choosing a server type, sizing it for your group, and starting a world that lasts.

Start with what you want to play

A small Vanilla world, a plugin server, and a large modpack need different resources. These guides explain the trade-offs before you choose a plan.

Learn what free Minecraft server hosting includes, its practical limits, and when a paid server makes sense for a world with friends.

Choose Minecraft server RAM based on your server type, modpack, players, and uptime needs. See when 1 GB, 2 GB, and larger sizes make sense.

Choose a Minecraft modpack host with the RAM, backups, file access, and always-on availability your pack needs. Start with the pack's required size.