Paper Minecraft server hosting
The fastest way to run a plugin-ready Minecraft server. Start free in two clicks, add plugins from the panel, and upgrade only when your world outgrows it.
Free 1 GB server, account required.
Server sizes that run Paper
Free - $0
1 GB RAM · 5 GB disk · pauses after 6 hours idle
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 1 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores; lower scheduling priority
- Files
- Read-only files; no editing, uploads or SFTP
- Panel
- Dashboard and console; no full game panel or schedules
- Backups
- 1 manual backup slot; no daily backups
- Modpacks
- Vanilla and Paper; modpacks require a larger paid size
- Availability
- Pauses after 6 idle hours
2 GB - $2/mo
2 GB RAM · 10 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 2 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
4 GB - $4/mo
4 GB RAM · 20 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 20 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
6 GB - $6/mo
6 GB RAM · 30 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Storage
- 30 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
8 GB - $8/mo
8 GB RAM · 40 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 40 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
10 GB - $10/mo
10 GB RAM · 50 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 10 GB RAM
- Storage
- 50 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
12 GB - $12/mo
12 GB RAM · 60 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 12 GB RAM
- Storage
- 60 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
14 GB - $14/mo
14 GB RAM · 70 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 14 GB RAM
- Storage
- 70 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
16 GB - $16/mo
16 GB RAM · 80 GB disk · always on
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 80 GB storage
- Regions
- US East, Europe, United Kingdom
- CPU
- Up to 4 vCPU; shared CPU, not dedicated cores
- Files
- File editing, uploads and SFTP included
- Panel
- Full game panel, console and schedules
- Backups
- Daily backups; 7 retained backup slots
- Modpacks
- Modpacks on sizes meeting the pack's RAM requirement
- Availability
- Always on; maintenance and outages can still occur
What is Paper?
Paper is a high-performance build of the Minecraft server. It runs the same worlds and accepts the same players as the official vanilla server - no client mods needed - but with heavily optimised internals, so it stays smooth with more players and bigger farms.
Its other superpower is plugins: Paper runs the huge ecosystem of Bukkit/Spigot plugins - land claims, economies, minigames, permissions, anti-grief - all installed server-side, so your players just join and play.
Why host Paper with Crafty Servers?
It's our recommended default
Pick Paper on the create page and you're running in about a minute. No jar files, no version juggling.
Plugins without the hassle
Use the curated Paper plugin store. Uploading your own plugin jars through the file manager or SFTP requires a paid size.
Runs on the free size
A small survival or creative world with friends fits comfortably in the free tier's RAM.
Vanilla players welcome
Paper is fully compatible with the normal Minecraft client - nobody has to install anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paper compatible with the normal Minecraft client?
Yes. Paper is a server-side replacement - players connect with the regular, unmodified Minecraft: Java Edition client.
Can I install plugins on the free size?
The curated Paper plugin store is available on Free. Read-only files; no editing, uploads or SFTP. Uploading your own plugin jars requires a paid size.
What's the difference between Paper and Spigot?
Paper is a faster fork of Spigot that runs the same plugins. If a plugin says it supports Spigot or Bukkit, it almost certainly runs on Paper.
How do I get started?
Try the free live demo straight from this page (no account needed), or create a free account, press Create server, and pick Paper.