Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
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Running your Minecraft server is easy!
Running a Minecraft server on your own is a bit more complicated.
System Requirements
Installation
Starting the Server
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
Switch mods any time. Mods updates are released the same day - no waiting around!
Minecraft is a sandbox single and multiplayer creative building game. Build constructions out of textured cubes.
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Most Minecraft hosting providers offer unlimited player slots, with actual capacity depending on RAM and CPU resources. As a guideline, servers support around 20 players per 1GB of RAM. For 1-10 players, 2GB RAM works; for 10-25 players, 3GB; for 25-50 players, 4-6GB; for 50+ players, 8-16GB is recommended. Large servers with 100+ players require dedicated hardware with 32-64GB RAM and use BungeeCord to connect multiple servers.
Yes, Minecraft servers fully support mods and plugins through mod loaders like Forge, Fabric, or Paper. Most hosting providers offer one-click mod installation for thousands of popular mods including custom world generation, automation systems, and gameplay enhancements. Modded servers with 100+ mods typically require 12-32GB RAM for smooth performance.
Minecraft is highly single-threaded, making clock speed more important than core count. For 1-10 players, a single 3.0GHz+ core works; for 10-25 players, 3.5GHz+; for 25-50 players, 4.0GHz+ with optimization plugins; for 50+ players, premium CPUs are required. Modern Minecraft benefits from multiple cores for different server processes.
To change max players, locate server.properties and find max-players=. Change the number after the equals sign to your desired count. Most hosting providers offer control panels to adjust this setting without manual file editing. Ensure your server resources support the player count you set.
Dedicated Minecraft servers offer exclusive resources with no CPU, RAM, or bandwidth sharing, full admin control for customization and mods, maximum performance with no lag during peak times, and support for heavily modded configurations. Networks with 1000+ players use BungeeCord or LilyPad to connect hundreds of smaller servers together.