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What fits on a 4 GB Minecraft server
| Server | Players online on 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Vanilla survival | Up to 8 |
| Paper with up to 10 plugins | Up to 8 |
| Paper with 20 or more plugins | Up to 6 |
| Crossplay with Geyser | Up to 6 |
| Fabric with performance mods | Up to 8 |
| Light modpack, about 50 mods | Not enough, take 6 GB |
These counts are for the default view distance of 10 chunks. At 16 chunks each player holds 2.5 times as many chunks, so fewer players fit.
A small SMP on 4 GB
A survival multiplayer server for a group of friends is the most common use of 4 GB. These plugins cover the basics and fit easily:
- LuckPerms for ranks and permissions
- EssentialsX for homes, warps and
/tpa - A claims plugin so nobody breaks into another base
- A backup or restart schedule set in the panel, no plugin needed
The full setup is in how to set up a Minecraft SMP.
When 4 GB is too small
More than 8 players online, a growing plugin list or a modpack all need more memory. 8 GB costs €6.40 a month and carries up to 15 players with 20 or more plugins. Move up whenever you need it; the world stays.
4 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 |
| 8 GB | 2 | 40 GB | €6.40 | 8 GB server |
Questions about a 4 GB Minecraft server
How many players can join a 4 GB Minecraft server?
Up to 8 at the same time on vanilla or Paper with a few plugins, up to 6 with 20 or more plugins.
Can a 4 GB server run mods?
A few Fabric performance mods, yes. A modpack needs about 4 GB for the server alone, so take 6 GB for a light pack and 12 GB for a heavy one.
Is 4 GB enough for Bedrock players?
Yes, for up to 8 Bedrock players on a Bedrock server, or about 6 on a crossplay server with Java players.
Does a 4 GB server lag?
Not when it stays within these player counts. Lag usually comes from chunk generation or big farms; reduce lag covers both.
Written by the Cheapest Minecraft Hosting team, first published , updated .