Minecraft Java Edition

Minecraft Server Hosting

Start a Minecraft Java server on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM. Pick from 28+ server platforms, from Paper and Purpur to Forge and NeoForge, or upload your own JAR. Then add plugins, mods or a whole Modrinth modpack from the panel.

  • 28+ platforms + Custom JAR
  • 1-click plugins and mods
  • Modrinth modpacks
  • Crossplay available
See Minecraft plans See the panel

Plans from $1.90 USD / month

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Minecraft JavaRequires 1 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

Pick your server platform28+ server platforms in the Version Changer, or upload your own JAR

  • PaperFast, runs plugins
  • PurpurPaper with more options
  • FabricLightweight mods
  • ForgeClassic mod loader
  • NeoForgeModern Forge mods
  • VanillaThe official server
  • VelocityProxy for networks
  • Custom JARUpload your own .jar

Also in the Version Changer

  • Pufferfish
  • Folia
  • Sponge
  • Spigot
  • BungeeCord
  • Waterfall
  • Quilt
  • Velocity-CTD
  • Canvas
  • Arclight
  • Mohist
  • Youer
  • Magma
  • DivineMC
  • Leaf
  • Leaves
  • ASPaper
  • Legacy Fabric
  • Pluto
  • LooHP Limbo
  • NanoLimbo

Use code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life

Swipe or tap a plan

Slide to pick your RAM Use the arrow keys too

Every plan includes

    Your Minecraft server, managed from one panel

    These are screenshots of our real panel. Every tool here comes with every plan, and none of it needs a command line.

    Version Changer28 platforms + Custom JAR
    • Vanilla855 Versions855 Builds
    • Paper68 Versions5,831 Builds
    • Fabric508 Versions45,212 Builds
    • Forge61 Versions4,456 Builds
    • NeoForge31 Versions1,809 Builds
    • Velocity0 Versions538 Builds
    • Purpur41 Versions2,467 Builds
    • Pufferfish18 Versions239 Builds
    • Folia13 Versions126 Builds
    • Sponge101 Versions3,017 Builds
    • Spigot68 Versions3,858 Builds
    • BungeeCord22 Versions2,010 Builds
    • Waterfall11 Versions487 Builds
    • Quilt448 Versions135,744 Builds
    • Velocity-CTD0 Versions1,418 Builds
    • Canvas13 Versions1,178 Builds
    • Arclight13 Versions1,589 Builds
    • Mohist9 Versions2,211 Builds
    • Youer2 Versions687 Builds
    • Magma6 Versions213 Builds
    • DivineMC21 Versions409 Builds
    • Leaf12 Versions960 Builds
    • Leaves18 Versions466 Builds
    • ASPaper18 Versions809 Builds
    • Legacy Fabric72 Versions5,472 Builds
    • Pluto19 Versions147 Builds
    • LooHP Limbo28 Versions48 Builds
    • NanoLimbo0 Versions21 Builds
    • Custom JARUpload your own server .jar

    Our panel on 5 Nov 2026. Version and build counts grow as each project publishes new releases.

    Try the live panel demoPrefer to click around? The demo on our home page runs a Paper server in your browser.

    Everything included with your Minecraft server

    No add-ons to unlock and no tiers with missing features. The only thing that changes between plans is the RAM.

    Play your way

    • Crossplay availableFriends on Bedrock can join your Java world, on every plan.
    • Unlimited slotsNo player cap from us. Your RAM sets the limit.
    • 28+ platforms, latest versionsPaper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and more, updated to the latest versions.
    • Custom JARUpload your own server .jar when you need something special.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and full sFTPEdit server.properties in the browser or upload a world over sFTP.
    • Backup SystemCreate and restore backups of your world from the panel.
    • 2 free databasesFor plugins that store data in a database.
    • SubdomainSet an easy address for your server in the panel's Subdomain tab.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz, for the single fast core Minecraft relies on.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionEvery server sits behind our DDoS protection.
    • Ready in 60 secondsYour server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    Minecraft Java server hosting that stays out of your way

    A Minecraft server should take minutes to set up, not an evening. Pick a plan, pay, and your server is ready within 60 seconds after payment. From there the panel does the heavy lifting: start and stop the server, follow the console, edit server.properties in the file manager and change the server platform or Minecraft version without touching a command line.

    Every plan comes with unlimited slots, full sFTP access, DDoS protection and the same AMD 9950X/7950X3D hardware. The only real decision is how much RAM your world needs, and the slider above shows exactly what each size costs.

    Pick your RAM
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    28+ server platforms, or your own JAR

    The Version Changer in our panel lists 28+ Minecraft Java server platforms, each with its versions and builds. Pick the one that fits your server, install it in one click and change it later if your plans change.

    Plugin servers

    Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Folia and Pufferfish run the Bukkit and Spigot plugins most community servers use, and performance forks like Leaf, Leaves, DivineMC and Canvas are on the list too. Sponge brings its own plugin API.

    Mod loaders and hybrids

    Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge load mods, and Legacy Fabric covers older Minecraft versions. Hybrids like Arclight, Mohist, Magma and Youer load mods and plugins on the same server.

    Proxies, networks and Custom JAR

    Velocity, Velocity-CTD, BungeeCord and Waterfall link several servers into one network, and LooHP Limbo and NanoLimbo give players a lightweight place to wait. Running a private fork or something that is not on the list? Upload your own server JAR.

    Version Changer in the TheGameHosting panel with Vanilla, Paper, NeoForge, Velocity, Folia, Sponge, Quilt, Arclight and more Minecraft Java server platforms, each with its versions and builds

    Plugins, mods and modpacks

    There are three ways to change how Minecraft plays, and the panel has an installer for each one. Plugins and mods need different server software, so choose the one that matches what you want to add.

    Paper servers and plugins

    Paper and Purpur are the usual choice for community servers. They run the Bukkit and Spigot plugins most servers rely on, from permissions with LuckPerms to everyday commands with EssentialsX, and let newer and older clients connect with ViaVersion and ViaBackwards. Find them in the Plugin Installer and install without uploading files.

    Modded Minecraft servers with Fabric

    Mods change the game itself: new blocks, mobs, dimensions or performance tweaks such as Lithium and FerriteCore. Run them on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge or Quilt. The Mod Installer browses Modrinth for Fabric servers, filters by version and installs a mod in one click.

    Modpacks in one click

    A modpack bundles a loader, a set of mods and their configs. The Modpack Installer pulls packs like Cobblemon or Better MC straight from Modrinth. Modpacks need more memory than a plain server, so give them room on the slider.

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    Plugin Installer with LuckPerms and EssentialsX in the TheGameHosting panel
    Fabric mods from Modrinth in the TheGameHosting Mod Installer

    Crossplay with Bedrock players

    Minecraft comes in two editions. Java Edition runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Bedrock Edition is the one on consoles, phones, tablets and the Windows store. Crossplay is available on all our plans, so friends on Bedrock can join your Java world.

    On a Java server, crossplay is usually set up with the Geyser and Floodgate plugins on Paper or one of its forks. Geyser lets Bedrock clients connect, and Floodgate lets Bedrock players join without a Java account. Your server stays a Java server, with your plugins and your world.

    • Crossplay available on every plan
    • Need a hand setting it up? Our support team is available 24/7/365
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    How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?

    Minecraft Java needs at least 1 GB of RAM, so it runs on every plan we sell, starting with 2 GB. How much more you want depends on what you run, not on a fixed player count:

    • A small vanilla or Paper world for friends sits at the low end of the slider.
    • Plugins, a longer view distance and more players online all add memory use.
    • Modpacks load hundreds of mods and are the heaviest, so start them on a bigger plan.

    We don't cap slots, so RAM is what sets your ceiling. If you are unsure, tell our support what you plan to run and we will point you to a size. For the full picture, read how much RAM a Minecraft server needs.

    Minecraft Java requires 1 GB RAMEvery plan runs it

    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your world runs on servers we bought and manage ourselves, not on rented capacity. A Minecraft server leans on one fast CPU core for its main game loop, which is why every plan runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz, with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage for quick chunk loading.

    The machines sit in our two locations, Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), on a 10 Gbps network with advanced cooling, UPS backup power and DDoS protection in front of every server.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a plugin conflict, a crash on startup or moving your world from another host, and a person answers.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Guides for your Minecraft server

    Step-by-step help from our blog, written for people who run their own Minecraft server.

    More guides on our blog

    Minecraft hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How fast is my Minecraft server ready?

    Your server is ready within 60 seconds after payment. You receive the access details by email and can start it from the panel right away.

    What Minecraft versions can I run?

    Every Minecraft Java server platform in our Version Changer: Vanilla, Paper, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Velocity, Purpur, Pufferfish, Folia, Sponge, Spigot, BungeeCord, Waterfall, Quilt, Velocity-CTD, Canvas, Arclight, Mohist, Youer, Magma, DivineMC, Leaf, Leaves, ASPaper, Legacy Fabric, Pluto, LooHP Limbo and NanoLimbo. Pick a platform and its version in the panel and install it in one click. If you need something that is not on the list, upload your own server JAR with Custom JAR.

    Can I use plugins and mods on the same server?

    Usually plugins and mods need different server software. Plugins run on Paper, Purpur or Spigot, and mods need a mod loader such as Fabric, Forge or NeoForge. Hybrid platforms on our list, like Arclight, Mohist, Magma and Youer, load mods and plugins together. The panel has a Plugin Installer and a Mod Installer for each case.

    How do I install a modpack?

    Open the Modpack Installer in the panel, search Modrinth for the pack you want and install it in one click. Make a backup first if your server already has a world you want to keep.

    Can Bedrock players join?

    Crossplay is available on all our plans. On a Java server it is usually set up with the Geyser and Floodgate plugins, so friends on consoles and phones can join your Java world. If you need a hand setting it up, our support team is available 24/7.

    Can I switch to another game later?

    Yes. Open the Game Changer and pick any other game your plan runs, like Rust, Palworld or Terraria. It is the same plan, so there is nothing new to buy. Make a backup before you switch.

    How much RAM do I need for Minecraft?

    Minecraft Java needs at least 1 GB of RAM, so it runs on every plan, starting with 2 GB. Plugins, mods, a longer view distance and more players online all use more memory, and modpacks use the most. There is no slot limit, so RAM is what sets your ceiling.

    Can I move my existing world to TheGameHosting?

    Yes. Back up your world and configuration files from your current host, then upload them through our control panel or over sFTP. Our support team can help with the migration so nothing is lost.

    Where are your Minecraft servers hosted?

    Our game servers are hosted in Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), on hardware we own in both locations: AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Mojang?

    No. This site is not affiliated with Minecraft, Mojang AB or Microsoft.

    Start your Minecraft server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment. 28+ server platforms or your own JAR, on the same plan as every other game on our list.

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

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