Free Minecraft Server Hosting with Plugins

PowerupStack offers permanent free Minecraft Java and Bedrock server hosting without payment details. Free servers can use approved Workshop content, start automatically when a player joins, and keep their world between sessions. They do not remain online while empty, and unrestricted plugin uploads require a paid plan.

The Free plan includes:

• Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition server software.
• Automatic startup when a player connects with the PowerupStack address and correct port.
• A custom subdomain for joining the server.
• Availability in Europe, North America, Singapore, and Australia, subject to regional capacity.
• 3 GB of total RAM, including Java heap memory and JVM overhead.
• 4 GB of storage for the world, configuration, logs, plugins, mods, and other files.
• DDoS protection and panel access.
• Approved plugins, mods, and modpacks from the PowerupStack Workshop.

This is a permanent free tier rather than a time-limited trial. Inactive free-server data is still subject to the retention policy, so keep your account email verified, use the server periodically, and maintain your own backup.

Yes. Create a plugin-compatible Java server such as Paper or Spigot, then install approved plugins from the Workshop. Vanilla Java and Bedrock server software do not load Bukkit, Spigot, or Paper plugin JARs.

The Workshop installation flow can automatically configure supported components. For example, PowerupStack can set up Geyser on the primary port and configure a forwarded UDP port for Simple Voice Chat.

Free-tier instances can install approved Workshop components. Paid plans can also upload plugin JARs through the file manager. Follow how to install Minecraft plugins on PowerupStack for both workflows.

For the complete setup and connection process, use the free Minecraft server setup guide. In summary:

1. Register or sign in to PowerupStack.
2. Create a new Minecraft instance.
3. Choose Java or Bedrock, the server software, version, and closest available region.
4. Select the Free plan and choose a subdomain.
5. Start the server, accept the Minecraft EULA, and use the connection details shown in the panel.

Java players normally connect with the server address alone. Bedrock players must enter both the address and assigned port shown by PowerupStack.

• Not continuously online: The server stops five minutes after the final player leaves. Auto-start brings it back when a player connects. Read whether free hosting is available 24/7.
• Queueing: Free starts can wait for available capacity during busy periods. See the instance queue guide.
• Storage: The 4 GB limit covers every server file. If it is full, follow the disk cleanup guide.
• Workshop approval: Free servers cannot upload arbitrary plugin or mod files. You can request a Workshop component for review.
• Idle data retention: Long-inactive instances may be deleted after advance email notice.

Use the PowerupStack free Minecraft hosting page to compare the current plan and create a server.