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Create epic worlds and play with friends on lightning-fast, reliable servers. Supporting all editions, mods, and plugins with instant setup and 99.9% uptime guaranteed.

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Minecraft Help Center

59 setup guides & troubleshooting

Tutorials

Tutorials

Minecraft Java vs Bedrock: How to Set Up Cross-Play

Run one server that works for both editions. Learn why Java + Geyser beats standalone Bedrock for cross-play.

Tutorials

How Much RAM Do I Need for a Minecraft Server?

Find out exactly how much RAM your Minecraft server needs. Covers vanilla, plugins, and modded servers with recommendations for popular modpacks.

Optimization

Optimization Java Edition

Pregenerating Your Minecraft World: What to Know Before You Start

Chunk generation is the #1 performance killer for Minecraft servers. Here's how to decide if you need pregeneration, how much, and when to do it.

Reference

Reference Java Edition

Paper vs Spigot: Which Should You Use in 2025

Paper and Spigot both run plugins, but Paper's performance wins make it the default choice. Here's when each makes sense.

Reference

Why 'Dedicated CPU Cores' Doesn't Mean What You Think for Minecraft Servers

Hosts advertise CPU cores differently. Here's what dedicated cores vs fair usage actually means for Minecraft server performance - and what to ask.