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Free Minecraft server hosting
Free Minecraft hosting ideal for small communities and lightweight servers. Enjoy truly free hosting with no hidden costs, and upgrade anytime for more power, advanced features, and higher performance. Available in Europe, North America, Singapore and Australia.
Free tier
Global regions
Server snapshot
Everything you need to launch fast and keep players connected.
One-click setup for Java or Bedrock
Fast SSD storage
Free subdomain for easy invites
4 hosting regions
Europe, North America, Singapore, Australia
DDoS protection included
Network protection is included by default.
Service status is public
Free Minecraft hosting
A free server with the essentials included.
Start a small Java or Bedrock world without payment details. The current plan card below shows the exact resources available.
Made for Small Groups
A practical starting point for playing with friends and running a lightweight community server.
Protection Included
DDoS protection and managed infrastructure are included from the moment you create the server.
Your World Stays Saved
Stop playing without losing progress. Your saved world is ready when you return.
Easy Player Invites
Use the included free subdomain so friends can connect without remembering a long IP address.
Pricing
Plans designed to fit every need — and every budget.
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Tell us about your server and we’ll highlight the smallest suitable plan.
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Minecraft Free
Best available match for your player and storage requirements.
Minecraft Free
On demand
Only while online0credits
per hourMonthly cap
Maximum compute spend0credits
per monthRecommended for up to 10 players
4 GB RAM limit
Total container memory limit3 GB RAM heap
Java heap memory limit2 CPU threads
* Credits are the billing unit used at checkout. Euro prices are available as an estimate and include VAT when selected.
Free hosting, explained
Free server questions
Clear answers about free-tier limits, gameplay, data retention, and upgrading.
Free, not a trial
Keep using the free tier for as long as it fits.
Auto-start on join
Players can wake an offline server by connecting.
Upgrade when ready
Move to more resources and 24/7 uptime later.
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Free servers can install approved plugins from the workshop. Keeping the list vetted helps protect free-tier stability and prevent abuse. A paid plan gives you more freedom to install plugins outside that list.
Yes. You can move from the free tier to a paid plan whenever you need more resources, 24/7 uptime, or additional features. You can also switch between paid plans later. Moving a paid server back to the free tier is not currently supported.
Both Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft Bedrock Edition servers are supported.
Free servers do not stay running 24/7. Auto-start on join lets players connect when the server is offline and starts it automatically. Paid plans support true 24/7 uptime, while on-demand billing can still reduce costs when you stop the server between sessions.
There is no player-count limit. Minecraft defaults to 20 player slots, but you can configure a higher value. The advertised player count is only a recommendation: realistic capacity depends on the server software, mods, plugins and other customization, player activity, and whether players stay close together or spread out.
Free-server storage cannot be retained indefinitely when a server is inactive. Verified accounts generally retain data for about two months of inactivity; data on unverified accounts may be removed after about two weeks.
We send an email before removing a server so you have time to act. Deleted data cannot be recovered, so start the server regularly and keep your account email current.
Minecraft servers are currently available in Europe, North America, Singapore, and Australia. Free-tier capacity can vary by region; choose an available location close to most of your players for the best latency.
Need more power later? Upgrade from the panel without rebuilding your world.