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Minecraft Comparisons

Best Minecraft Server Hosting in 2026

Comparing big-name Minecraft hosts against what actually matters: pricing transparency, unmetered resources, DDoS protection, and support that shows up.

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Minecraft Tutorials

How to Set Up a Modded Minecraft Server

A practical guide to choosing a modloader, picking a Minecraft version, matching client and server mods, and getting your modded server running.

9 min
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Minecraft Guides

What Is Paper and Why Most Minecraft Servers Use It

Paper is the most popular Minecraft server software for a reason. Here's what it does, how it compares to vanilla and Spigot, and when to use something else.

8 min
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Hytale Optimization

Hytale Server RAM: What Launch Day Testing Actually Shows

Real-world data from our first Hytale servers. Why 4GB is tight, how heap settings matter, and the plugin that helps.

6 min
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Minecraft Tutorials

How to Let Bedrock Players Join Your Java Server

Run one Java server with Geyser and Floodgate — mobile, console, and PC players share the same world. Full setup guide with port config and workarounds.

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Minecraft Optimization

Pregenerating Your Minecraft World: What to Know Before You Start

Chunk generation is the #1 performance killer for Minecraft servers. Here's how to decide if you need pregeneration, how much, and when to do it.

10 min
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Minecraft Comparisons

Paper vs Spigot: The Differences That Actually Matter

Paper is faster, runs every Spigot plugin, and has become the default. Here's when it makes sense, the three cases where Spigot still wins, and how to switch.

9 min
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Minecraft Tutorials

How Much RAM Do I Need for a Minecraft Server?

Find out exactly how much RAM your Minecraft server needs. Covers vanilla, plugins, and modded servers with recommendations for popular modpacks.

7 min
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