Minecraft server hosting
Vanilla starter
50% off in the 1st month
2 GB RAM
✔️Vanilla & small plugins
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8.82
4.40
BRL 31.31
15.63
CAD 8.69
4.34
CHF 5.01
2.50
CNY 41.79
20.86
CZK 130.50
65.13
DKK 40.29
20.11
EUR 5.39
2.69
GBP 4.61
2.30
HUF 1,963.31
979.83
INR 590.47
294.69
MXN 107.54
53.67
NOK 58.98
29.43
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11.60
RON 28.28
14.11
SEK 59.21
29.55
SGD 7.95
3.97
TRY 294.20
146.83
USD 6.19
3.09
/ month
(tax included)
4.40
BRL 31.31
15.63
CAD 8.69
4.34
CHF 5.01
2.50
CNY 41.79
20.86
CZK 130.50
65.13
DKK 40.29
20.11
EUR 5.39
2.69
GBP 4.61
2.30
HUF 1,963.31
979.83
INR 590.47
294.69
MXN 107.54
53.67
NOK 58.98
29.43
PLN 23.25
11.60
RON 28.28
14.11
SEK 59.21
29.55
SGD 7.95
3.97
TRY 294.20
146.83
USD 6.19
3.09
/ month
(tax included)
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Recommended for mods & friends
50% off in the 1st month
4 GB RAM
✔️450+ modpacks
✔️For friends & community
AUD
13.71
6.86
BRL 48.68
24.34
CAD 13.51
6.76
CHF 7.80
3.90
CNY 64.98
32.49
CZK 202.90
101.45
DKK 62.64
31.32
EUR 8.38
4.19
GBP 7.17
3.59
HUF 3,052.42
1,526.21
INR 918.02
459.01
MXN 167.19
83.60
NOK 91.69
45.85
PLN 36.15
18.07
RON 43.97
21.98
SEK 92.06
46.03
SGD 12.37
6.18
TRY 457.40
228.70
USD 9.62
4.81
/ month
(tax included)
6.86
BRL 48.68
24.34
CAD 13.51
6.76
CHF 7.80
3.90
CNY 64.98
32.49
CZK 202.90
101.45
DKK 62.64
31.32
EUR 8.38
4.19
GBP 7.17
3.59
HUF 3,052.42
1,526.21
INR 918.02
459.01
MXN 167.19
83.60
NOK 91.69
45.85
PLN 36.15
18.07
RON 43.97
21.98
SEK 92.06
46.03
SGD 12.37
6.18
TRY 457.40
228.70
USD 9.62
4.81
/ month
(tax included)
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Large modpacks
50% off in the 1st month
10 GB RAM
✔️750+ modpacks
✔️Supports many players
AUD
29.16
14.58
BRL 103.53
51.76
CAD 28.74
14.37
CHF 16.58
8.29
CNY 138.17
69.09
CZK 431.46
215.73
DKK 133.21
66.60
EUR 17.82
8.91
GBP 15.25
7.62
HUF 6,490.94
3,245.47
INR 1,952.16
976.08
MXN 355.53
177.77
NOK 194.99
97.49
PLN 76.87
38.43
RON 93.50
46.75
SEK 195.76
97.88
SGD 26.30
13.15
TRY 972.67
486.33
USD 20.47
10.23
/ month
(tax included)
14.58
BRL 103.53
51.76
CAD 28.74
14.37
CHF 16.58
8.29
CNY 138.17
69.09
CZK 431.46
215.73
DKK 133.21
66.60
EUR 17.82
8.91
GBP 15.25
7.62
HUF 6,490.94
3,245.47
INR 1,952.16
976.08
MXN 355.53
177.77
NOK 194.99
97.49
PLN 76.87
38.43
RON 93.50
46.75
SEK 195.76
97.88
SGD 26.30
13.15
TRY 972.67
486.33
USD 20.47
10.23
/ month
(tax included)
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Minecraft Costs
How much does a Minecraft server cost?
The cost of a Minecraft server depends primarily on player count, RAM, and setup. A small vanilla world for a few friends needs significantly less performance than a server with many plugins, large farms, or extensive Forge and Fabric modpacks.
As a rough guideline, small vanilla servers often need 2 to 4 GB RAM. For Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, or multiple plugins, 4 to 6 GB is usually sensible. Large modpacks often require 6 to 10 GB RAM or more, depending on scope.
Typical cost drivers for Minecraft servers:
- Number of concurrent players
- Vanilla, plugins, or modpacks
- Chunks, entities, farms, and dimensions
- Desired duration and billing cycle
- Location, ping, and performance headroom
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Intuitive web interface for your Minecraft server
Manage your Minecraft server easily through our web interface. Start, stop, configure your server, or manage backups - all in just a few clicks, with no prior experience required.
Minecraft Server locations with low latency
In 14 locations worldwide we offer unmatched connectivity with the lowest pings. Additional locations are continually being added and guarantee breathtaking gameplay in every game at the lowest latency.
Frequently asked questions about Minecraft servers
Monthly costs primarily depend on RAM, term length, and configuration. A small vanilla world for a few friends is cheaper than a large modpack or community server.
- Small vanilla servers start with low RAM
- Plugins and larger worlds require more resources
- Large modpacks often need significantly more resources
- You can start small and scale up later
RAM requirements depend on player count, mods, plugins, view distance, and world size. For small vanilla servers, 2 to 4 GB of RAM is often enough. With plugins or modpacks, plan for more.
- 2 to 4 GB RAM for small vanilla worlds
- 4 to 6 GB RAM for plugins, Paper, Spigot, or Bukkit
- 6 to 10 GB RAM or more for large modpacks
- More players, farms, and entities increase requirements
Java is usually the best choice for mods, plugins, Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, Forge, and Fabric. Bedrock is a good option when players want to join via console, smartphone, or tablet.
- Java for mods, plugins, and technical servers
- Bedrock for console, smartphone, and tablet
- Crossplay can be helpful for mixed groups
- The right edition depends on your group
Yes, you can transfer an existing Minecraft world to your server. This is useful if you want to continue playing an existing world with friends or don’t want to lose a build project.
- Upload world files via FTP
- Choose a server version that matches the world
- Create a backup before making changes
- Then start the server and check the world
Depending on your setup, you can select mods and modpacks directly or upload them manually. It’s important that the server version, mod loader, and modpack match.
- Forge or Fabric for mods and modpacks
- Paper, Spigot, or Bukkit for plugins
- Upload your own mods via FTP
- Budget enough RAM for large modpacks
After purchase, your Minecraft server will be ready in a few minutes. Then select the version, settings, and mods or plugins if needed.
- Log in to the web interface
- Select version and configuration
- Review whitelist, difficulty, and game rules
- Start the server and connect using the server address
The best location is as close to the players as possible. For groups in Germany or Central Europe, Frankfurt is usually a good choice. International groups should choose a location that provides a stable connection for all players.
- Shorter distance to the server lowers ping
- Lower ping helps with PvP and fast interactions
- Frankfurt is often a good option for German players
- International groups should choose the location together
Yes, you can change the server favicon yourself. The icon will then be displayed next to your server in the Minecraft server browser.
- Prepare your own icon
- Upload the file via FTP to the server directory
- Follow the requirements for filename and format
- Restart the server and check the display
Your Minecraft server is usually ready to use within a few minutes.
- Automatic setup immediately after ordering
- Immediate access to the IP address and console
- No manual activation required
- Assistance from support if needed
A rented Minecraft server gives you full control and a stable gaming environment.
- Server runs 24/7
- Custom settings
- Flexible resource allocation
- Protection against outages and attacks
You can rent your Minecraft server flexibly from as little as one month.
The Minecraft servers run on professional hosting infrastructure.
- High-performance hardware
- Fast network connectivity
- Regular maintenance and updates
- Continuous system monitoring
- Protection against DDoS attacks
Yes, you can try your Minecraft server risk-free.
- 14-day right of withdrawal
- Full functionality during the trial period
- No hidden costs
Yes, your Minecraft server is fully configurable.
Yes, you’ll receive support for technical questions and issues.
- Help with setup and operation
- Contact via email or chat
- Comprehensive guides in the help section
Yes, you can switch to another game at any time.
- Switch directly via the web interface
- No extra charge for changing games
- Automatic switch within a few minutes
- Switch back at any time
Minecraft server hosting: Java and Bedrock, over 750 modpacks and plugins
With 4Netplayers, you rent a Minecraft server for Java or Bedrock that is online within minutes and runs around the clock, even when your PC is off. You choose the RAM (2 to 12 GB) and the term (1 to 12 months) yourself.
Included with every Minecraft server:
- over 750 modpacks in one click, plus Paper, Spigot, Forge, NeoForge and Fabric
- automatic backups and full FTP access to all files
- a free server address such as yourname.4npserver.de instead of an IP
- 14 locations that you can switch between at any time
- free game switching: if your group fancies something else, switch to one of over 100 games
Free server, Realms or a Minecraft dedicated server?
A free server is fine for trying things out. Renting a Minecraft server pays off as soon as your world should run around the clock, you want to use mods or plugins, or more than a handful of friends play along. Realms, Mojang’s subscription, does keep your world online permanently, but it does not allow Forge or Fabric mods or plugins.
Free providers split their hardware across many servers. There, the server often only starts after a waiting time and goes offline as soon as nobody is playing. Farms stop running, and nobody can join spontaneously. A rented Minecraft server at 4Netplayers, on the other hand, runs permanently and gives you:
- free choice of version, including older versions for specific modpacks
- mods, modpacks and plugins instead of pure vanilla
How much RAM does my Minecraft server need?
That mainly depends on mods and the number of players: a vanilla world with a few friends gets by with 2 to 4 GB of RAM, a modpack with several players needs 6 to 8 GB. Large modpacks such as All the Mods 10 need at least 8 GB.
- Vanilla with a few friends: 2 to 4 GB RAM
- Paper or Spigot with plugins: 4 to 6 GB RAM
- Modpack with several players: 6 to 8 GB RAM
- Large modpacks such as All the Mods 10: 8 to 12 GB RAM
Most of our modpacks run from 4 GB of RAM. For every modpack, you can see how much RAM it needs at minimum. A little headroom above that keeps the server running smoothly even with farms and several players.
You can increase the RAM at any time later when your world grows: change your plan.
Which mods, modpacks and plugins can I install?
On a Minecraft server at 4Netplayers, you install over 750 modpacks in one click, including All the Mods, FTB, Cobblemon, Vault Hunters and numerous Create packs. You upload your own mods for Forge, NeoForge or Fabric as well as plugins for Paper or Spigot via FTP.
With the one-click installation, the server automatically sets up the matching version and mod loader. Your friends install the same modpack in their launcher, for example via CurseForge, and can join straight away.
Mods or plugins? Mods change the game itself and usually have to be installed by every player. Plugins only run on the server: protected areas, ranks, economy or minigames work without your friends having to install anything.
Forge or Fabric? The modpack decides. Forge and NeoForge carry the big modpacks, Fabric is leaner and usually available sooner for new Minecraft versions.
Java or Bedrock: can friends on console and mobile play along?
Yes. With your Minecraft server, you create either a Java or a Bedrock server. Java is the choice for PC and Mac with mods and plugins. On a Bedrock server, friends on smartphone, tablet, Windows, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch play together. You connect mixed groups with GeyserMC.
- Java Edition (PC, Mac): the basis for almost all mods, plugins and modpacks
- Bedrock Edition (smartphone, tablet, Windows, consoles): on smartphone, tablet and Windows, your friends enter the server address directly under Servers.
- Java and Bedrock mixed: GeyserMC on a Java server lets Bedrock players join in.
Connect to your Bedrock server · Set up GeyserMC
How do my friends join the Minecraft server?
Your friends open Multiplayer (Java) or Servers (Bedrock) in Minecraft, add your server address and join.
Whether anyone can join or only invited players is up to you via the whitelist. Your first steps as a server owner:
- Connect to the server
- Set up a free server address (alias)
- Set up a whitelist so only your group can play
- Become an admin to use commands like gamemode or teleport
Can I bring my existing Minecraft world?
Yes. You upload worlds from singleplayer, from another server or from a LAN session to your Minecraft server via FTP and keep playing there with your friends. The only thing that matters is that the server version matches the version of the world.
Your world is backed up automatically. You can also download it at any time, for example before a big update. You can even create several worlds as separate configurations and switch between them, such as a survival world and a modpack world. If you want a fresh start, reset the world and begin with a new seed.
Which term can I choose for my Minecraft server?
You choose the term of your Minecraft server yourself: 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. The longer the term, the lower the monthly price: you save 3% with 3 months, 5% with 6 months and 10% with 12 months.
The subscription renews automatically until you cancel it. You cancel online in the customer center. You can add more RAM at any time.
Change your plan · Cancel your subscription
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