Free Minecraft Server Hosting 24/7

Register for a free account to collect your hourly credits. Then select Minecraft from the game list and choose your preferred server type (Java, Bedrock, Paper, Forge...). Pick your RAM, disk, and location, then click Activate: your server will be live in seconds. For a full step-by-step guide, check our guide to creating a free Minecraft server.

Yes, AxentHost is genuinely free. No credit card required, no trial period or hidden fees. Our free tier comes with a hourly credit system. You earn credits on the website and/or the mobile app, and those credits keep your server up.

You can pay for credits if you want even more RAM or disk space, or to a paid plan for monthly running servers. But the free plan has no expiration date. Read more about how the credit system works.

Once your server is running, go to your control panel on AxentHost to find your server's IP address and port. Open Minecraft, click Multiplayer, then Add Server, and enter the IP and port. See our full guide on how to join a Minecraft server for detailed instructions with screenshots.

You can install mods with all modded server types like Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Arclight. The easiest way is to use the built-in Mods Installer in your panel. Search for any mod from CurseForge, Modrinth or Hangar and install it in one click. You can also upload mod files manually via the File Manager. Read our article on how to install mods.

Plugins work on Bukkit-based server types like Paper, Purpur, and Arclight. Use the Mods Installer in your control panel to search and install plugins directly from Spigot and other repositories.

Otherwise, upload your .jar plugin files to the /plugins folder via the File Manager and restart your server. Read our knowledgebase article on how to install plugins.

Yes, you can basically host any modpack on AxentHost. Upload a modpack manually and extract its files into the File Manager. Just set the Minecraft and Java version, as well as its variant like Forge or NeoForge to match the modpack's requirements.

Larger modpacks like ATM9 or All The Mods may need more RAM. If so, you can adjust your allocation in the server settings. Read our article on how to install a modpack for a practical example.

Yes ! Crossplay between Java and Bedrock Edition works with the GeyserMC variant.

GeyserMC acts as a bridge that lets Bedrock players (on mobile, console, or Windows 10/11) connect to a Java server. You can also use the Arclight variant to combine plugins and mods. Check our guide on creating a crossplay server with GeyserMC, and our blog post on Minecraft cross-platform.

During the quick setup, select either the Bedrock or PocketMine-MP variant. Bedrock Edition supports players on mobile (iOS and Android), Windows 10/11, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Read our article on how to create a Bedrock server for detailed instructions.

You can change your server version at any time directly from your control panel. Go to the Settings tab of your server, find the Minecraft version field, and select the version you want.

Remember to also update the Java version if required. Read our guide on Java and Minecraft version correspondence can help you pick the right one. After changing the version, restart your server. Read our article on how to change the version of a Minecraft server.

No. Free servers on AxentHost run on the exact same hardware as paid servers. It means AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs, NVMe SSDs, and ECC RAM. If there is any kind of lag, it is almost always caused by a lack of RAM for the number of players or mods. You can adjust your RAM allocation in the "Upgrade" tab at anytime.

No. AxentHost servers run 24/7, even when you're not connected. Some free hosting services stop your server after a few minutes with no activity. But your AxentHost server stays online as long as you have enough credits. Friends can join whenever they want without needing you to be online first.

There is no artificial slots limit on AxentHost. The number of players your server can handle depends on the RAM you allocate. Vanilla servers with 2 GB RAM easily fit 10 players, Paper or optimized servers can handle even more. With up to 16 GB RAM available, you can support large communities.

Yes, you can adjust your RAM and disk space at any time from the settings tab. The CPU scales with your RAM allocation. You can also change your server location whenever you like.

If you need more resources, you can upgrade the specifications. Learn more about upgrading your server on AxentHost.

Your server saves its world and config every time you stop it. Next time you restore it, the data comes back in the server. This means you won't lose your world between sessions. We still recommend to manually download your world files via the File Manager at any time for extra safety.