Minecraft Server Hosting, live in under 60s.

Name: Minecraft Server Hosting
Brand: EZ Game Host

Vanilla, modded, or custom, your server, always online, always yours.

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Java & Bedrock

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Forge + Fabric mods

Stop making your friends wait for you to log on.

No more lag when the host opens their browser. No more lost worlds from a crash. A real server runs 24/7, so your SMP is always alive.

Always-online worlds

Friends can join even when your PC is off. Your SMP stays alive between sessions.

24/7 uptimeNo host PC

Automatic world saves

Scheduled backups protect bases, inventories, and progress before anything goes wrong.

World backupsRollback ready

Full server control

Pick your version, tune server.properties, upload custom jars, and manage operators.

Custom JARsOP controls

Built for low tick lag

Fast Ryzen cores and NVMe storage keep chunk loading, redstone, and mobs responsive.

Ryzen 9950XNVMe storage

Every version. Every edition. Your choice.

Java EditionBedrock EditionPaperPurpur

SpigotForgeFabricBukkit

How big is your SMP?

2-10 Players 11-30 Players 31-100 Players 101-200+ Players

Minecraft Server Plans

Pay monthly. Cancel any time.

Basic

$12/ month

4GB RAM
1 Thread
10 players
40GB NVMe
Vanilla/Paper
3 backup slots
24/7 support

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Best for Minecraft

Standard

$24/ month

8GB RAM
2 Threads
30 players
40GB NVMe
Forge/Fabric
3 backup slots
One-click modpacks
24/7 support

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Pro

$48/ month

16GB RAM
4 Threads
100+ players
80GB NVMe
Full mod support
3 backup slots
MySQL included

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Your favorite modpacks

one click to deploy

RLCraftSkyFactoryPixelmonAll The ModsBrowse All

Also supports: Create, Vault Hunters, Better MC, FTB, Enigmatica and more

From signup to first block in 47 seconds.

Choose Minecraft

Pick a version

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What kind of server will you run?

Vanilla SMPPaper pluginsForge mods

Fabric modsCreative build worldMinigame network

Already have a world? Bring it with you.

Upload your world folder and we will migrate it in minutes. Your builds, inventories, and progress come with you.

Heavy modpacks need real CPU power.

We host Minecraft on Ryzen 9950X cores with NVMe SSDs, so chunk loading, modded mobs, and plugins stay responsive.

World generationChunk loadingRedstone clocksModded mobs

DDoS protection built-in · auto-detection · zero downtime

Your server stays online, even under attack.

About Minecraft server hosting

Minecraft comes in two editions, and each needs its own kind of server. Java Edition runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and uses Mojang's server jar or a replacement: Paper, Spigot or Purpur for plugins, and Forge, NeoForge or Fabric for mods. Bedrock Edition covers Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, iOS and Android and runs on Mojang's Bedrock Dedicated Server instead. The two editions can't join each other natively. The Geyser plugin, usually paired with Floodgate, lets Bedrock players join a Java server, though some features behave differently for them.

A Java server is tied to the Java runtime. Since Mojang moved to year-based version numbers with 26.1 in March 2026, current releases need Java 25, and every player has to run the same Minecraft version as the server. The main game tick runs largely on one thread with a target of 20 ticks per second, so per-core CPU speed matters more than core count. Memory depends on players and mods: the Minecraft Wiki says 2 GB is enough for five vanilla players, and Mojang's example start command uses 4 GB.

EZ Game Host's Minecraft plans run either Java Edition server software or Mojang's Bedrock Dedicated Server, and a Java server can add Geyser so Bedrock friends join too. Basic (4GB RAM, 1 thread, 10 players) is listed for Vanilla and Paper, Standard (8GB, 2 threads, 30 players) adds Forge, Fabric and one-click modpacks, and Pro (16GB, 4 threads, 100+ players) adds full mod support and a MySQL database. Every plan has 3 backup slots, custom JAR uploads, full console access and an included subdomain, and servers run on Ryzen 9950X cores with NVMe storage.

Minecraft server quick facts

Java server software: Vanilla jar, Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Forge, NeoForge, Fabric
Default port: 25565 TCP (Java), 19132 UDP (Bedrock)
Java version: Java 25 for Minecraft 26.1 and later
Crossplay: Not native; Geyser bridges Bedrock players into a Java server
RAM guidance: 2 GB for 5 vanilla players (Minecraft Wiki); 4 GB in Mojang's example
Config file: server.properties, plus whitelist.json and ops.json
World location: Folder named by level-name (default: world)
Tick target: 20 TPS (50 ms per tick)

How to set up a Minecraft dedicated server

You can run the server yourself or let EZ Game Host run it for you. Here is what each path involves.

With EZ Game Host

Choose Minecraft and a plan sized for your group.
Name your server and pick its game options and region at checkout.
Pay, and the server deploys automatically with backups switched on.
Share the server address with friends and manage everything from the panel.

Read the getting started guide

Self-hosting on your own machine

Install Java 25 (for example Eclipse Temurin from adoptium.net) and download the official server jar from minecraft.net into its own folder.
Run it once with java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar server.jar nogui, then change eula=false to eula=true in eula.txt and start it again.
Edit server.properties for difficulty, game mode and max players, and add each player with whitelist add, since the whitelist is on by default from 26.3.
Forward TCP 25565 on your router to the server PC, allow it through the firewall, and share your public IP with friends.
Back up the world folder on a schedule, running save-off and save-all flush first so the copy is clean.

Full guide: How to Make a Minecraft Server (Java Edition Guide)

Minecraft server ports

Port	Protocol	Used for
25565	TCP	Java Edition game connections
19132	UDP	Bedrock Dedicated Server (IPv4)
19133	UDP	Bedrock Dedicated Server (IPv6)

On EZ Game Host the ports are opened for you, so there is no router setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much RAM do I need for a 500MB modpack like RLCraft?

A 500MB modpack usually starts comfortably on 8GB RAM for a small group, but CPU headroom matters just as much once terrain generation, mobs, and dimensions stack up. For RLCraft-style packs, use Standard for small SMPs and Pro for larger worlds or heavier plugin stacks.

Can I switch between Forge and Fabric without losing my world?

Yes, you can change loaders from the panel while keeping your world files backed up. Some mods are loader-specific, so we recommend taking a backup and checking mod compatibility before switching a live world.

Will my server auto-update when a new Minecraft version drops?

Vanilla and supported server jars can be updated from the panel, and you can choose when to apply the update. Modded servers stay pinned until your modloader and modpack are ready, which prevents surprise world breaks.

Can Bedrock players on console or mobile join a Java server?

Not natively, because the Java server jar only accepts Java Edition players. Geyser, usually paired with Floodgate, translates between the two protocols so Bedrock players can join, but some mods and Java-only mechanics behave differently, so test it with your setup first. If your whole group plays Bedrock, run a native Bedrock server instead.

What Java version does my Minecraft server need?

Minecraft 26.1 and later need Java 25. Versions 1.20.5 through 1.21.11 need Java 21, and 1.18 through 1.20.4 need Java 17.

How much RAM does a vanilla Minecraft server need?

There is no single official figure. The Minecraft Wiki says 2 GB is more than enough for five vanilla players at default simulation distance, and Mojang's example command uses 4 GB, which matches the Basic plan.

Do my players need to install anything to join a plugin or modded server?

Plugins on Paper or Spigot run only on the server, so players join with the normal game. Mods that add blocks, items or mobs on Forge, NeoForge or Fabric usually need to be installed on every player's client as well.

Why can't my friends join my new Minecraft server?

On a fresh server, the usual cause is the whitelist: from 26.3 it is on by default, so add each player with whitelist add. A version mismatch between the server and a player's game will also block them.