4 + PLAYERSThe Cottage2 GB$6/moAvailable nowSurvival server hosting
Minecraft Server Hosting
Minecraft servers provisioned in 60 seconds. NVMe storage, live monitoring, free DDoS protection, and one-click modpack installs.
FROM$6/ monthBrowse all games
- NVMe SSD
- Live in ~60s
- Free DDoS shield
- Auto backups
Size it for your group
Tell us how you play — we'll recommend the right plan.
How many players?
Step 1 of 2 · doneeveryone online at the same time
2
Modpack
Step 2 of 21-click install — we size the server for it
None — vanilla or custom modsLatest
- NVMe SSD
- Live in ~60s
- Free DDoS shield
- Auto backups
Gamer's choiceDetecting…
The Cottage
Sized for 4 players running vanilla survival — with headroom to grow.
$6/ month2 GB RAM
// Pricing
Recommended plans
All plans include NVMe storage, free DDoS protection, and live monitoring.
4 + PLAYERSThe Cottage2 GB$6/mo
8 + PLAYERSThe Cottage+4 GB$11/mo
15 + PLAYERSThe Keep6 GB$15/mo
25 + PLAYERSThe Keep+8 GB$20/mo
100 + PLAYERSThe Citadel12 GB$28/moStarting at $6/mo · Cancel anytime
View all pricing tiers// Why RockNode
Why host Minecraft with us
Free DDoS protection
Every server comes with enterprise-grade anti-DDoS included at no extra cost. Your game stays online through attacks.
Live in 60 seconds
Instant provisioning. Pick your game, choose a plan, and your server is ready before you finish reading the welcome email.
1-click modpacks
Browse and install from thousands of modpacks directly from CurseForge and Modrinth. No manual file uploads.
Automatic backups
Daily off-site backups included with every plan. Roll back to any previous snapshot in one click.
// 1-click installs
Popular modpacks
Browse and install from thousands of modpacks with one click. We sync the most popular ones from Modrinth so you're always playing what the community loves.
// Getting started
Setting up your Minecraft server
- 01
Choose your plan
Use the calculator above to find the right size for your player count and playstyle. Or pick directly from our pricing tiers.
- 02
Pick your version
Choose your Minecraft version — we support all major releases back to 1.16.5. Switch anytime.
- 03
Configure & play
Your server provisions in under 60 seconds. Use the control panel to manage players, install plugins/mods, configure settings, and access the console.
Supported versions & loaders
Versions26.2.x26.1.x1.21.x1.20.x1.19.x1.18.x1.17.x1.16.x26w14a
Server softwarePaperSpigotPurpur
Server software list taken from this page's own FAQ answer — the live block is empty.
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How quickly is my Minecraft server set up?
Your server is provisioned instantly— within 60 seconds of checkout you'll have access to your control panel and can start playing.
Can I upload my own world?
Do you support plugins?
What locations are available?
How much RAM does my Minecraft server need?
// Guides
Server guides
How Much RAM Does a Game Server Need?
Real RAM recommendations for 22 games, why mods change the answer completely, and how to tell whether your server is memory-starved or you're overpaying.
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