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We make it simple to create your Minecraft server by providing the best minecraft server hosting for any version you would like to start with industry leading customer service. We have hosted over 300,000 Minecraft servers and have the best support in the industry. Our dedicated hardware features high clock speed CPUs and SSD hard drives providing high TPS and lag free servers for every one of our customers.

Install and play the best modpacks with only the click of a button. You can also change versions as many times as you would like.

Our networks are fully secured and protected from small to large DDoS attacks to keep your server online with 24/7 uptime.

The best customer service team in the industry featuring 24/7 live chat assistance from experienced server administrators for your always online server.

Data centers around the world provide a nearby location for every customer and great ping for your players.

Servers are automatically provisioned upon purchase and ready to play in seconds so you can start building today.

All orders include a free web address for your server making it easy to connect for all.
[yourname].apexmc.co

Offsite automatic backups guarantee your data will not be lost due to any bad configurations or
hardware failures.

Control your game server with simplicity on our custom web based Multicraft 2.0 panel from your mobile device or computer.

The World's Best Control Panel With Integrated Video Guides

Use Bukkit, Spigot, Sponge, or Paper and play on any plugin available like Essentialsx, World
Edit, Permissionsex, and more.

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Use Forge to combine your own mods or try on any of the popular modpacks from Feed The Beast,
ATL, Voids Wrath, Technic.

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Minecraft Java Edition is known for its mini-games. Come play our premade gametypes like
Factions, McMMO, Capture the Flag, and more.

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Generate a new map with any seed you want, use our premade worlds built into our gametypes, or download maps from any source.

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Learn how to manage your server with our easy to use control panel.

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See how to fix the most common issues we encounter with Minecraft servers.

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Our test servers around the world provide the lowest ping for your players.

Our control panel comes with the most popular Minecraft server versions available. After you decide between Java Edition or Bedrock you can further refine the software that will be the heart of your server. You will choose the initial version during checkout but can adjust this at any time as many times as you would like.

If you decide to go with a Java Edition server that is preferred by PC based players, there are many more options to consider. If you would like to customize your own server plugins are a great way to do this on Spigot, Bukkit or Paper. If you are looking to create a minigame server such as Paintball or MCMMO you can use one of our packages that has everything you need already installed and configured. If you are more of a mod person you will use Forge as the server version and decide which mods to leverage. There are also tons of great modpacks available in the panel so give a few a try from great creators like Technic, FTB and more.

Don't worry if you aren't exactly sure which version you want to start with as our support team can help you decide and change it if you would like. Every version provides a different experience and we recommend that you try many different ones to always have a great time playing with friends on your server.

Over the last seven years we have hosted hundreds of thousands of game servers of all sizes. Whether it's a small vanilla server or a large bungee network, we got you covered. Our highly customized control panel is renown for the video integrations and minimalistic design that makes managing your server a breeze. Our unique user interface is the best functionality on any panel with all the reliability and functionality of adding plugins, accessing the console, and other changes to files you will need. Server administrators love the panel because of our web browser access and mobile friendly designs.

Our region coverage is one of the best in the business. With users located in over 170 countries we know how to get the best ping in any region. With locations available in Europe, North America, Australia, Singapore and South America, we are able to provide great connections to many different regions. We can create your server in California, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Brazil, Quebec, London, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Singapore Japan and Australia.

We have the most knowledgeable support staff in minecraft server hosting. If you come across any issues while running your server you have the option to start a live chat or submit a ticket. These are handled 24/7 by live and knowledgeable staff. With many years of experience behind them our support can fix most downtime and lag issues through configuration and other common errors.

After a couple years in this business you get to know how your competitors work. We have the best hardware available by comparison to other providers. Don't limit your CPU and threads with our Intel Xeon CPU's, DDR4 RAM and SSD hard drives that are never over sold. Our strong 1gbps uplink gives 99.9% uptime and is as good as it gets.

What is the best Minecraft server hosting?

The best Minecraft hosting service is the one that will provide fast performance, excellent uptime and helpful support at a reasonable price. You will need at least 2GB of memory available and 3ghz or higher processors to maintain good performance as more players join and modifications are made. It is imperative that the supplier has redundant connections and live chat representatives available to answer any questions and keep your server running at all times.

How much does Minecraft hosting cost?

The price of hosting a Minecraft server is calculated based on the amount of RAM allocated to the customer. Some providers will restrict performance and charge more for additional slots, storage or help. Make sure to calculate the entire cost of the service to determine which is the best value and includes everything that you need to get started and continue growing.

Is hosting a Minecraft server free?

Hosting a Minecraft server is not free as it requires expensive hardware, bandwidth and a professional staff to be able to maintain superior services and customer assistance. Some competitors offer "free" plans but charge for the things you need such as performance, removal of ads or help. There is always some cost involved in operating a reliable server with 24/7 uptime.

How do I host a Minecraft server?

You can make your own Minecraft server by choosing a provider and determining the size that you need and selecting which version to start with. Most packages are instantly deployed and after completing checkout your server will be up and running within a few minutes. All you need to do is share the IP address with everyone you wish to play with.

How to reset your world

To reset your world you must first log into your control panel and stop your server. You will need to change the world setting and restart your server. A new world will be generated as the server starts.

Do you offer modded Minecraft server hosting?

We offer a wide range of mods and modpacks as part of our modded Minecraft hosting packages. Installation is simple, and we have several guides to help you through the process in our knowledgebase.

How to add a whitelist

To add a whitelist you need to first go to your server settings in your control panel under Config Files followed by Server Settings. There you will find the whitelist option which you will need to enable than save these settings. For the change to take effect you will need to restart your server.

How to add mods

To add mods to your server you will need to ensure that it’s version is set to Forge. After downloading the mods you would like log into your server panel, then FTP File Access, and get into the mods/ folder. Once there, simply click "Upload" to upload them. The mods will load after restarting the server.

How to add plugins

To add plugins to your server make sure that the version is set to either Bukkit, Spigot or Paper and use the plugin manager in the control panel or FTP. After adding or uploading the plugins you would like, restart the server for the plugins to be fully loaded.

How to change server settings

You can change the settings of your Minecraft server in the server control panel in your left-hand menu under config files, server settings. After locating your settings and making adjustments, you will need to save and restart the server for the changes to apply.

Why wont my plugins load?

The most common reason that plugins will not load on your Minecraft server is that the version is set to Vanilla. For plugins to work, you need to switch your server version to either Craftbukkit, Spigot or Paper from your server control panel.

What games do you host?

Although we began as a Minecraft hosting company, as of Summer 2021 we have expanded into other games including Ark, Rust, Valheim, CS:GO, Conan, Terraria, Unturned, Zomboid, Satisfactory, Factorio, 7 Days to Die, Arma, Starbound, Eco, Leap, V Rising, The Forest and more coming soon.