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Minecraft server guides

Straightforward advice for choosing a server type, sizing it for your group, starting a world, and keeping its address when you move.

Practical answers Current size and pricing data No jargon

Start with what you want to play

A small Vanilla world, a plugin server, and a large modpack need different resources. Pick the question closest to yours and we’ll walk through the trade-offs before you choose a plan.

Turn the advice into a server

Start small, invite your friends, and add more room only when your world needs it.

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