Minecraft VPS Hosting

Yes — you get full root access by default. That means you can install any modpack (like Forge or Paper), add plugins, tweak JVM arguments, or even run custom scripts. We don’t lock down your environment because we know modded Minecraft server setups need flexibility. Just remember: we provide the VPS infrastructure, not the Minecraft software itself — you handle the installation. But if you hit a wall with permissions, networking, or OS-level issues, our team is here to help. Total control, zero babysitting.

Not at all. After instant setup (your VPS is ready in under 15 minutes), you’ll log in via SSH to a minimal Linux system — no bloat, just what you need. From there, you can follow any standard Minecraft server guide. You don’t need to be a Linux expert, but basic command-line comfort helps. We don’t install Minecraft for you, but we make sure your dedicated resources are stable and your network is optimized for low latency. And if something feels off at the system level? Our 24/7 support has your back.

We operate in multiple data center locations across Europe. Choosing the one closest to your players minimizes ping and keeps gameplay smooth — critical for real-time building and combat. During provisioning, you’ll see all available regions and can pick the best fit. If your group is spread out, a central location often gives the fairest low latency for everyone. No guesswork: you control where your server lives, and that directly impacts performance.

For a small vanilla server (5–10 players), 2 GB of RAM is usually enough. Add plugins or run a modded Minecraft server, and you’ll likely need 4 GB or more. The good news? Your VPS is scalable: you can upgrade RAM or CPU anytime without downtime. Start modest, monitor usage, and scale as your community grows. With dedicated resources, what you allocate is yours alone — no surprises when peak hours hit.

Minecraft server performance relies heavily on single-core CPU speed rather than the total number of cores, due to the game's tick-based architecture. Resource allocation depends entirely on your player count and mod complexity. For a standard Vanilla survival world hosting up to 10 players, 2 GB to 4 GB of RAM is sufficient, requiring just 2 dedicated vCPU threads to maintain a stable 20 TPS (Ticks Per Second). When shifting to modded gameplay using Forge or Fabric, memory demands increase significantly. Heavy modpacks like “All The Mods” or “Better MC” require a minimum of 6 GB to 8 GB of RAM. The JVM garbage collector needs this overhead to process thousands of custom items, entities, and complex world generation events without causing lag spikes. If you plan to run public modded networks or multiple worlds simultaneously, allocating 12 GB to 16 GB of RAM ensures smooth chunk rendering and stable uptime for your community.

Yes, full root access on our unmanaged KVM virtualization platform allows you to deploy any server management software you prefer. Since we provide a clean Linux environment, you have complete freedom to build your own infrastructure.

Ubuntu LTS (specifically versions 22.04 and 24.04) remains the absolute best choice for hosting Java and Bedrock servers. The primary reason is compatibility and community support. Modern Minecraft server software, including PaperMC, Spigot, and Fabric, is heavily tested on Ubuntu environments. When you need to update Java runtimes — such as migrating from Java 17 to Java 21 for newer Minecraft releases — Ubuntu provides the most straightforward package management via APT.

Yes. Our KVM virtualization grants you root access and you can run multiple different server binaries concurrently on the same IP address by binding them to separate network ports. The standard setup assigns port 25565 to your Java server and port 19132 (UDP) to your Bedrock Dedicated Server (BDS). Bedrock servers are written in C++ and are incredibly lightweight, often requiring less than 1 GB of RAM even with several players connected. Java servers consume significantly more memory. As long as your VPS plan has sufficient total RAM to cover both processes, they will run side-by-side without interference.

Low TPS indicates the server takes longer than 50 milliseconds to process a single game tick, usually caused by excessive entity counts, unoptimized redstone machines, or heavy chunk generation. The first step is replacing the vanilla server.jar with a performance-focused fork like PaperMC or Purpur, which include built-in optimizations for mob AI and chunk loading.

Next, examine your world using profiling plugins like Spark. This identifies exactly which processes are consuming your CPU cycles. If the lag stems from players exploring new territories, use a chunk pre-generation plugin to build the world map while the server is empty, shifting the CPU load away from active gameplay hours.

Finally, review your JVM startup arguments. Applying Aikar’s flags optimizes the Java garbage collector, preventing the massive memory-clearing pauses that cause server-wide freezes. Since you manage the VPS root environment, you have full control over editing the start.sh bash script to implement these critical performance adjustments.

A shared game server places your world inside a restricted environment managed by a hosting provider. You interact through a custom web panel that limits your access to core files, prevents the installation of unsupported plugins, and forces you to share underlying hardware resources with dozens of other customers. If another user on that shared machine generates heavy chunk loads, your server experiences lag spikes.

A KVM VPS operates entirely differently. Virtualization guarantees your allocated CPU threads and RAM are completely isolated from other users on the physical node. You bypass restrictive control panels and log directly into a raw Linux shell. This unmanaged approach grants you the power to configure custom firewall rules, run proxy networks like Velocity or BungeeCord, and deploy Docker containers. While a shared server offers hand-holding for beginners, a VPS provides the raw, unrestricted infrastructure required by serious network administrators building large-scale multiplayer communities.