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Server software for a Java server
The server software decides what your Java server can run. All six are free on every plan.
| Software | Runs | Pick it for | Hosting page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | Plugins | SMP and survival with plugins | Paper server hosting |
| Purpur | Plugins | Paper with extra gameplay settings | Purpur server hosting |
| Fabric | Mods | New versions and light modpacks | Fabric server hosting |
| Forge | Mods | Classic modpacks on 1.20.1 and older | Forge server hosting |
| NeoForge | Mods | Modpacks on 1.21.1 and newer | NeoForge server hosting |
| Vanilla | Data packs | The game as Mojang ships it | Vanilla server hosting |
Minecraft versions on a Java server
The order form offers the newest release and the versions servers use most: 26.2, 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.8, 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.1, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.16.5, 1.12.2 and 1.8. Vanilla and Fabric also run 26.3.
Change the version later in Settings. Make a backup first, because a world that was opened on a newer version cannot go back to an older one. Details in change Minecraft server version.
Server address and port
Every Java server gets a free address under mc.cheapestminecrafthosting.com, and you choose the first part when you order. Java players add it under Multiplayer, Add Server; the port is 25565, so they do not type it.
- Start Minecraft Java Edition on the version of the server.
- Click Multiplayer, then Add Server.
- Type the server address from the panel and click Done.
- Select the server and click Join Server.
Problems joining? See can't connect to your server.
RAM for a Minecraft Java server
| Java server | Players online | RAM | Price a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla with two or three friends | Up to 3 | 2 GB | €1.60 |
| Paper with a few plugins | Up to 8 | 4 GB | €3.20 |
| Paper with 20 or more plugins | Up to 15 | 8 GB | €6.40 |
| Heavy Forge or NeoForge modpack | Up to 6 | 12 GB | €9.60 |
Read the Minecraft RAM guide for the sum behind these numbers.
Minecraft Java server hosting prices per GB of RAM
Every plan costs €0.80 per GB of RAM a month, on every term. The vCPU and the NVMe storage grow with the memory.
| RAM | vCPU | NVMe storage | Price a month | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | 1 | 10 GB | €1.60 | 2 GB Minecraft Java server |
| 4 GB | 1 | 20 GB | €3.20 | 4 GB Minecraft Java server |
| 8 GB | 2 | 40 GB | €6.40 | 8 GB Minecraft Java server |
| 12 GB | 2 | 60 GB | €9.60 | 12 GB Minecraft Java server |
| 16 GB | 3 | 80 GB | €12.80 | 16 GB Minecraft Java server |
| 24 GB | 3 | 120 GB | €19.20 | 24 GB Minecraft Java server |
| 32 GB | 4 | 160 GB | €25.60 | 32 GB Minecraft Java server |
Questions about Minecraft Java server hosting
What is the difference between a Java and a Bedrock server?
Java servers are for Minecraft Java Edition on a computer and run plugins and mods. Bedrock is for phones, consoles and Windows Bedrock. A crossplay server lets both into one world; see Java or Bedrock server.
Can I change the server software after ordering?
Yes, under Settings. The world stays. Plugins only run on Paper and Purpur, mods only on the loader they were made for.
Do I need to install Java myself?
No. The server runs on our machine with the Java version that fits the Minecraft version. Your players only need the game.
Is there a player limit on a Java server?
No fixed limit. The RAM decides how many players fit; set max-players in server.properties to the number you want.
Written by the Cheapest Minecraft Hosting team, first published , updated .