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On-demand hosting for your favorite games

On-demand game server hosting.

Choose a popular game, launch near your players, and pay as you go for compute while the server is online. Minecraft includes a permanent free tier.
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Multiple supported games

DDoS protection included

7 Daily backups included

Minecraft paid example

Four hours from €0.04

Estimated compute total with 21% VAT using the lowest current paid hourly rate.


Example plan

Minecraft Budget 1 GB

Four online hours

3.29 credits

Offline compute

0 credits

1 GB saved storage

10 credits / month

Monthly compute cap

200 credits

Your save stays ready between sessions

Storage is billed separately on paid plans. 100 credits equals €1 before VAT.
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4 hosting regions

Europe, North America, Singapore, Australia

DDoS protection included

Network protection is included by default.

Service status is public

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Supported game servers

Choose the game. We'll handle the hosting.

Compare hosting for Minecraft and other community favorites, then pick a plan and region that fit your group.
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Minecraft

Most popular · Free tier

Build, explore, and create a persistent world together in Minecraft Java or Bedrock Edition.

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ARK: Survival Evolved

Hunt, craft, tame dinosaurs, and build a lasting home together on a dangerous prehistoric island.

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Minecraft Free

Minecraft hosting starts at €0.

The permanent free tier supports Java and Bedrock Edition. Explore the dedicated free-tier page for features, and common questions.

Java & Bedrock

Auto start on join

Plugin & mod support

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From setup to game night

Choose, launch, and pause.

Start with the game your group wants, then manage software, resources, and billing from one panel.
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01 · Choose

Find the right server

Pick a game, plan, and region close to your players. You see the current options before creating anything.

02 · Launch

Get your group online

Follow the guided setup, install your preferred server software, and invite your friends.

03 · Pause

Keep progress, stop compute

Paid compute charges stop while saved data remains ready. Storage is billed separately on paid plans.

Hosting, explained

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers about free hosting, billing, backups, plans, and current server locations.

Pay for online time

Paid compute charges stop when your server stops.

Never exceed the cap

Paid compute has a predictable monthly maximum.

Seven daily backups

Included with paid-plan storage.

Estimate your monthly cost

The free tier is permanent, not a trial. It supports Minecraft Java and Bedrock, and you do not need to add payment details.

Availability and supported server software are shown during setup. You can upgrade later without rebuilding your world.

Paid compute is charged only while your server is online. When the server stops, compute charges stop too; storage and optional backup charges continue so your world remains available.

Usage is measured with second-level precision and never exceeds the plan's monthly compute cap.

Yes, on paid plans. Storage is separate because your files and world remain saved when compute is offline.

Usage is measured in MB-hours and billed daily. A full month of 1 GB typically costs about 10 credits and includes seven daily backups.

The guided setup asks you to choose a game, application, region, plan, and server name. Installation and startup time varies by game and selected software.

Servers are currently available in Europe, North America, Singapore, and Australia. Choose the region closest to most of your players for the best latency.

You can upgrade or downgrade between paid plans at any time. Moving from a paid plan back to the free tier is not currently supported.

Ready for your next game night?

Browse every supported game and compare current plans. Minecraft can start free; paid servers use on-demand compute with a monthly cap.
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