How to choose Minecraft hosting

Processor, RAM and disk work together

Minecraft often weighs the main thread of the server heavily, so the performance of the single core of the processor is important. RAM is matched to the engine, modpack and player count. The fast NVMe drive helps read and save the world, files and backup.

Estimate project requirements

A small Vanilla server for several people needs less resources than a public mode with extended plugins. Modpacks can require a lot of memory, but the result depends on a specific package and settings. Start with the recommendations of the authors of the plugins and monitor consumption.

• A few friends: a simple engine and a small map.
• Plugins: check their number, dependencies, and impact on ticks.
• Modpack: Select memory according to package requirements and customers.
• A larger community: consider the world, generate frivolities and activity.

Check comfort and security

The panel should allow you to enable the server, use the console, edit files and make backup. With the public project, also check Anti-DDoS protection, location, support rules and the possibility to change the package.

Do not buy resources “in stock” without measurements

When you run, watch the memory, processor, and time of the contacts. If problems occur, check the logs and add-ons instead of immediately increasing RAM. Too large a package will not fix the malfunctioning plugin or overloading the farm.

Starting points for RAM

The following values are indicative. The specific requirements depend on the release of the game, the settings, the number of players and the additions used; also check the recommendations of the modpack authors.

• 1–2 GB — small Vanilla world for several friends;
• about 4 GB — basic server with several plugins;
• 6-8 GB — a larger set of plugins or a light modpack;
• 10–16 GB — an expanded community server or heavier modpack;
• 24 GB and more — large projects or requiring packages, after checking the measurements.