Vanilla Minecraft server hosting

Minecraft exactly as Mojang ships it - no mods, no plugins, no surprises. Spin one up free in two clicks and have friends online in minutes.

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Free 1 GB server, account required.

Server sizes that run Vanilla

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

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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

Choose 2 GB

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

Choose 4 GB

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

Choose 6 GB

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

Choose 8 GB

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

Choose 10 GB

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

Choose 12 GB

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

Choose 14 GB

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

Choose 16 GB

What is a vanilla server?

A vanilla server runs the official, unmodified Minecraft server software. Every mechanic works exactly like single-player, every version matches the launcher, and there's nothing extra to learn - which makes it the simplest way to play survival with friends.

It's also what our instant demo runs: the demo server you can launch from this page is a real vanilla server, and if you claim it onto a free account, the world comes with it.

Why host Vanilla with Crafty Servers?

The demo is a vanilla server

Try the real thing before signing up - and keep the world if you claim it onto a free account.

Zero configuration

Create, press Start, share your address. The EULA prompt is the only step between you and playing.

Runs on the free size

Vanilla is light - the free tier handles a small world with friends just fine.

Whitelist built in

Turn on the whitelist from the console so only players you invite can join.

Frequently asked questions

Is the free vanilla server really free?

Yes - the free size needs no card. Free servers pause after a few idle hours with nobody online, and one click starts them right back up.

Should I pick Vanilla or Paper?

If you just want pure survival with friends, Vanilla is perfect. If you think you'll ever want plugins or more performance headroom, pick Paper at creation - it plays identically for your players.

Do my friends need to install anything?

No. They join with the normal Minecraft: Java Edition client using the address shown on your dashboard.

What happens to the demo world if I sign up?

Claiming the demo moves the same server - world and all - onto your new account. Nothing is reset or rebuilt.