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Practical guides for your Minecraft server.
Clear, tested answers for creating a server, choosing software, estimating RAM, enabling Hardcore mode, installing plugins or mods, and solving common connection problems.
Free Minecraft server hosting
What is included, what is not, and who the beta suits.
SetupCreate a Minecraft server
From secure sign-in to your first join.
SoftwarePaper vs Purpur vs Folia vs Fabric
Choose the right base for plugins or mods.
ComparisonPaper vs Folia
Understand performance, plugin support and the right use case.
ComparisonPaper vs Purpur
Compare compatibility, configuration and the safest default.
ResourcesHow much RAM does a server need?
Plan memory for friends, plugins, mods and growing worlds.
ConfigurationEnable Hardcore mode
Change the right properties safely and verify the result.
MultiplayerInvite friends to a server
Share an address and solve the common join problems.
ModsAdd mods to a Minecraft server
Use Fabric safely and keep every player compatible.
TroubleshootingFix "Can't connect to server"
A practical order for diagnosing connection errors.
AddressChoose a server address
Make a custom address that friends can remember.
AvailabilityKeep a small server ready to play
Understand sleep and wake behavior in the Free Beta.
PluginsInstall Minecraft server plugins
Choose compatible plugins and troubleshoot safely.
Sleep modeHow server sleep and wake works
Know what to expect before your first join.