Which Minecraft server types can I run?
Vanilla and Forge from the catalog, Paper or Fabric by uploading the server jar, with plugin support. For bigger modpacks, see modded Minecraft hosting.
Minecraft server hosting
Run a vanilla or Forge Minecraft server from a web control panel (Paper or Fabric by uploading the server jar), where you can also install plugins and mods from Modrinth. Plans start at $12 a month, month to month, and you can cancel anytime.
Pre-launch. Ordering opens soon. Checkout currently runs in Stripe test mode and makes no real charges.
What you get
- Vanilla or ForgePaper or Fabric by uploading the server jar; plugins supported
- Modrinth installsAdd plugins and mods from the panel
- Control panelWith two-step verification: console, file manager, SFTP
- Nightly backups2 to 4 backup slots, depending on the plan
- Automatic nightly restartWith in-game warnings
- DDoS-protected networkOn our cloud nodes
Every plan also includes 24/7 uptime monitoring with a public status page and support by email and Discord. Our servers are in the United States.
Minecraft plans
Month to month, cancel anytime. If it is not working for you, email us within 7 days of your first payment for a full refund.
| Plan | RAM | CPU | Storage | Playersrecommended | Backups | Price | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft Starter | 4 GB | 1.5 vCPU | 20 GB | 10–20 | 2 slots | $12/mo | Order (test mode) |
| Minecraft StandardMost popular | 6 GB | 2 vCPU | 30 GB | 20–35 | 3 slots | $18/mo | Order (test mode) |
| Minecraft Plus | 8 GB | 2.5 vCPU | 40 GB | 35–60 | 4 slots | $24/mo | Order (test mode) |
Setup in 5 steps
- Pick a plan and pay. Choose a plan above and pay by card through Stripe.
- Check your email. A welcome email with your connect address and panel invite usually arrives within minutes.
- Secure your panel login. Set your panel password and turn on two-step verification.
- Start the server and accept the EULA. The first start asks the server owner to accept the Minecraft EULA in the panel console.
- Share the address. Send the connect address from the welcome email to your friends.
Minecraft hosting questions
Do I have to accept the Minecraft EULA?
Yes. The first time you start the server, the panel console asks the owner to accept the Minecraft EULA.
How do I install plugins and mods?
Install plugins and mods from Modrinth in the panel. You can also upload your own files with the file manager or SFTP.
Which plan fits my group?
Minecraft Starter lists 10–20 recommended players, Minecraft Standard 20–35 and Minecraft Plus 35–60. You can change plans later by emailing [email protected].
Are backups and restarts automatic?
Yes. Nightly backups are included with 2 to 4 backup slots, depending on the plan, and the server restarts automatically every night with in-game warnings.
Anything else? Email [email protected] or ask on Discord. You can compare every game on the pricing page.
PlayDubious is an independent game server hosting company. Minecraft servers hosted here are unofficial and not affiliated with or endorsed by the game's publisher.