AstroworldMinecraft server hosting FAQ: cheap Minecraft servers explained
What a Minecraft server includes, what it costs and how it works. Stuck on something specific? The Minecraft server help centre has step by step guides.
General Minecraft hosting questions
What comes with a Minecraft server?
The memory you choose, from 2 to 128 GB of DDR5, and NVMe storage of 5 GB for each GB of memory, up to 200 GB. You also get vCPU that grows with the plan, one backup, and the control panel with a console, a file manager and installers for plugins, mods and modpacks.
Where do the Minecraft servers run?
In Poland, on an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with DDR5 memory and NVMe storage. Poland sits in the middle of Europe, so the route from most European countries to your world is a short one.
Minecraft Java, Bedrock or both?
All three are possible. Pick Java, Bedrock or Crossplay when you configure your server. Crossplay runs Paper with Geyser, so players on phones, consoles and Windows can join a Java world; Java and Bedrock crossplay explains how it works.
When can I reach Minecraft server support?
Every day from 07:00 to 23:00 Central European Time, by live chat, by a support ticket from your account, or by email at [email protected]. Most answers are already in the Minecraft server help centre.
Minecraft server billing
How is the price of a Minecraft server worked out?
You pay €0.80 per GB of memory a month, so the 2 GB plan costs €1.60 a month and 128 GB costs €102.40. Extras are optional: €2.49 for each vCPU above what your plan brings, €0.99 for every 10 GB of extra storage, and €1.99 for automatic backups.
Is it cheaper to pay for a longer period?
Yes. 6 months costs 10% less per month, 12 months 15% less and 24 months 20% less than paying month to month. 6 months is a fixed term that you pay monthly; 12 and 24 months are paid at once. After the first term every plan continues month to month at the same monthly price.
Is there a setup fee for a Minecraft server?
No. Your first month costs the same as every month after it, and nothing is added to set up your Minecraft server. The price you see is the price you pay, VAT included.
Can I change my Minecraft server plan later?
Yes. When your players or your modpack need more, move up to more memory; your world stays as it is. How much RAM a Minecraft server needs shows the signs that it is time.
Technical Minecraft server questions
Which Minecraft versions can I run?
Java from 1.8.9 up to 26.3, the newest release, which for now runs on Vanilla and Fabric. Which older versions you can pick depends on the server software you choose. Bedrock and Crossplay run the newest version, because Bedrock players update automatically. Which Java version your server needs covers the Java side of old and new versions.
Can I bring my own Minecraft world?
Yes. Upload a world or a whole server from another host as a zip in the Files tab, paste a download link so the server fetches it itself, or use SFTP for big worlds. Move your world to our server goes through both routes.
How do Minecraft server backups work?
One backup is included: make it in the Backups tab before a big change, and restore it from there if something goes wrong. Automatic backups, made for you on a schedule, are an extra of €1.99 a month.
What hardware do the Minecraft servers use?
An AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor, DDR5 memory and NVMe SSD storage. The 7950X boosts up to 5.7 GHz, and fast cores are what keep the ticks of a Minecraft world on time. The Minecraft server hardware on our home page explains what each part does for your world.