Pebble
1 GB RAM
$2.49/mo
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Free Minecraft server hosting
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A small Minecraft Java server for you and a few friends, completely free — no credit card. To be upfront about what "free" means: it's 1.5 GB of RAM, it sleeps after 15 minutes with nobody online, there are no backups, and you'll need a Discord account linked to claim one.
No credit cardPaper, Purpur or VanillaAny versionPlugins in one clickSleeps when idleUpgrade anytime
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Starter
2 GB RAM
$4.99/mo
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4 GB RAM
$9.99/mo
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Everything you need for free Minecraft.
Actually free
1.5 GB of RAM for you and your friends. No card needed — just a free account with Discord linked, so it stays one server per person.
No backups, by design
Free servers don't include backups — that's part of what keeps them free. If your world matters to you, build with that in mind or move to a paid plan, which includes backups.
Your own address
Claim a free address too — yourname.vantahosting.xyz — so your server has one name your friends won't forget, even before you upgrade.
Plugins included
Add EssentialsX, WorldEdit, LuckPerms and thousands more from the built-in plugin browser.
Any version
Run the newest Minecraft or an older version like 1.8 or 1.12.2.
Starts when you need it
To keep it free, your server sleeps when nobody is online. Press Start to play again.
Keep your world
Outgrow it? Upgrade to a paid plan and your world, plugins and settings come with you, on the same server address your friends already use.
Real support
Stuck? Ask in our Discord and a real person will help.
FAQ
Free Minecraft hosting FAQ.
Is it really free?
Yes. Free servers have 1.5 GB of RAM and no backups, and sleep after 15 minutes with nobody online. If a server sits unused for 11 days we send a Discord warning; it's removed after 14 days without use unless you start it again or upgrade. One per person. We only run so many at a time, so they can all be taken — the claim page shows whether one is open right now.
What do I need to claim one?
A free VantaHost account with a Discord account linked — that is how we keep it to one free server per person. Signing up with Discord does both in one step, so it is the quickest way in.
Are there backups?
No — free servers don't include backups, so it's best for a world you're okay losing if something goes wrong. Paid plans include automatic backups, starting from the smallest one.
How many players can join?
Around 3 to 5 players play comfortably on a free server. For more players or modpacks, upgrade to a paid plan.
Can I use mods or modpacks?
Free servers run Paper, Purpur or Vanilla with plugins. Mods and modpacks need a paid plan.
If I upgrade, will my friends need a new address?
No. Upgrading moves your existing server onto the paid plan, so the address your friends already use stays the same, along with your world, plugins and settings.
Why does my server stop?
Free servers stop after 15 minutes with nobody online so we can give more people a free server. Press Start in your client area to play again. Paid servers run 24/7.
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Set up automatically, with real people on Discord if you need a hand.