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What fits on a 2 GB Minecraft server
| Use | Fits on 2 GB? |
|---|---|
| Vanilla survival for 2 or 3 friends | Yes |
| Paper with up to 5 light plugins | Yes, for 2 or 3 players |
| Bedrock world for a family | Yes, for 2 or 3 players |
| Paper with 20 or more plugins | No, take 8 GB |
| Fabric with a few performance mods | Yes, for 2 players |
| Any modpack | No, take 6 GB or more |
Minecraft needs about 2 GB before the first player logs in. That is why 2 GB is the start, and why every player above three needs memory a 2 GB plan does not have.
Settings that help a 2 GB server
- Keep
view-distanceat 10 or lower: each extra chunk of view distance costs memory for every player - Run Paper instead of Vanilla: it uses less time per tick with the same world
- Pre-generate a small world border, so new chunks do not have to be made while you play
- Restart once a day with a schedule in the panel
More in reduce lag and server.properties explained.
When to move up from 2 GB
Watch the memory graph on the overview of your server. If it stays near the top while you play, or the console warns that the server is running behind, it is time for more RAM.
The next step is 4 GB for €3.20 a month, which carries up to 8 players on the normal game. The world, files and address stay the same when you upgrade.
2 GB Minecraft server price and the sizes around it
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 server |
| 4 GB | 1 | 20 GB | €3.20 | 4 GB server |
Questions about a 2 GB Minecraft server
Is 2 GB enough for a Minecraft server?
For two or three friends on vanilla or Paper, yes. As soon as you add plugins, more players or any mods, 2 GB runs out; 4 GB is the more comfortable start.
Can I run a modpack on 2 GB?
No. Even a light modpack needs about 4 GB for the server before players join. Pick 6 GB or more.
How many players fit on a 2 GB server?
Two or three at the same time on the normal game at view distance 10.
Can I upgrade a 2 GB server later?
Yes. Move up to a plan with more RAM whenever you need it. The world and the address stay, and you pay the new monthly price from then on.
Written by the Cheapest Minecraft Hosting team, first published , updated .