Free 24/7 Minecraft server hosting with plugins

Looking to launch your own Minecraft server without spending a dime? Whether you're building epic worlds with friends, running plugins, or hosting mini-games, finding a reliable and free server host can be a game-changer. The best part? You don’t need deep pockets to enjoy 24/7 uptime, plugin support, and smooth gameplay.

In this guide, we'll walk you through how to set up your free Minecraft server with PowerupStack—a platform built for players who want performance without the price tag.

Why host your Minecraft server with PowerupStack?

PowerupStack offers a powerful, no-cost hosting solution designed for casual players and serious builders alike. Here’s what makes it stand out:

• ✅ 24/7 Auto-startup: Your server boots up automatically when a player joins—no manual hassle.
• 🌍 Global servers: Hosted in Europe, North America and Singapore for low-latency gameplay.
• 🔗 Custom subdomain: Connect easily without a port, e.g. servername.progamer.me
• 🧠 3 GB RAM: Enough memory to play with friends and run plugins smoothly.
• ⚙️ 2 vCPU: Ensure lag-free performance, even during intense gameplay.
• 💾 4 GB Disk space: Plenty of room to explore and build.
• 🧩 Plugin support: Installed approved content from the built-in workshop.
• 🧹 Automatic world optimization: Keeps your disk usage efficient and under control.
• ထ No uptime limit: Play for as long as you want.

How to create your free Minecraft server

Setting up your server is quick and easy. Just follow these steps:

1. Sign up for an account
2. Go to the instances page and create a new Minecraft instance:
   • Choose your server software (e.g. Vanilla Minecraft)
   • Pick your Minecraft version (e.g. 1.21.8)
   • Select the region closest to you for best performance
   • Choose a subdomain for easy connection (e.g. myserver.progamer.me)
   • Click Create instance
3. Start your server for the first time. You'll be prompted to accept the Minecraft EULA.
4. Once it's running, connect using your subdomain—no port needed on Java Edition!

How is this free?

You might be wondering: how can PowerupStack afford to offer free servers?

It’s all about smart resource management. PowerupStack runs on a freemium model—paid game servers help fund the free ones. By using unused compute capacity and deploying dedicated infrastructure when needed, we keep costs low and performance high.

This flexible setup allows PowerupStack to scale resources based on demand, ensuring the free hosting remains sustainable long-term.

Limitations to keep in mind

To keep things fair and stable, free servers come with sensible limits:

• ⏱️ Server shuts down a few minutes after the last player leaves.
• 📦 Max disk size is 4 GB—servers exceeding this won’t start.
• 🧩 Only approved mods/plugins from the workshop can be installed (requests welcome!).
• 💤 Inactive servers may be deleted after 3 months (you’ll get a heads-up email).
• ⏳ During peak times, free servers may experience queueing delays.

Ready to build your world?
👉 Create your free Minecraft server now and start crafting with zero cost and zero hassle.