Minecraft Server Hosting

Last updated: 2026-10-18

I host private Minecraft servers for small groups. Prices start at $5 USD a month, based on how much memory your server needs. You pay monthly, with no contract.

What you get

Each group gets its own server. It does not share memory or files with other groups.

Feature	Details
Server address	Players join at `<name>.mc.drewburr.com`.
Control panel	A web panel (Crafty Controller) at `<name>.crafty.drewburr.com`. Start, stop, and restart the server, use the console, edit files, and manage players.
Mod loaders	Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Paper. Modpacks from Modrinth or CurseForge are fine.
Updates	The panel's Update Center makes a backup, then installs the newest server or mod loader version.
Backups	Run from the panel, on a schedule or by hand. You can restore an older copy of the world.
Storage	100 GB for the server and world files, and 200 GB for backups. I can add more if you need it.
File access	SFTP access to the server files, over a private VPN.
Voice chat	Voice chat mods (for example, Simple Voice Chat) are supported.
Live map	Optional web map of the world (BlueMap) at `<name>.map.drewburr.com`.
Monitoring	I watch memory and CPU use, and I tune the server when it needs it.

The servers run on my own hardware: a Kubernetes cluster with enterprise SSD storage on a 10 Gb network.

Pricing

The price depends on memory. More mods and more players need more memory. Here's a general guideline I use to pick a memory size:

Tier	Memory	Good for	Price per month (USD)
Feather	4 GB	Vanilla, up to 5 players	$5
Light	6 GB	Vanilla with up to 15 players, or up to about 25 mods	$8
Medium	10 GB	Up to about 60 mods and 10 players	$12
Heavy	16 GB	Up to about 150 mods and 10 players	$15
Larger	More than 16 GB	More than 150 mods, or more than 10 players with mods	Ask for a quote

Memory is what the game gets: the maximum memory setting for the Minecraft server. I add 2 GB on top, at no cost, for Java and the control panel.

The price follows the size. If you change modpacks or add players, we agree on a new size and price together. The new price starts on the next 1st of the month.
Fixes are free. If the server crashes because I set the memory too low, I add memory at no extra cost.
Storage can change the price. If the world or backups grow far beyond the storage limits, we may need to change the price.

Billing and payment

Payment is due on the 1st of each month. There is no contract, and you can stop at any time.

Term	Details
Billing period	Monthly.
Due date	The 1st day of each month.
First month	If your server starts mid-month, you pay only for the days that are left.
Payment methods	PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. PayPal works from outside the US. Ask me if you need a different method.
How to pay	You send each payment yourself. There is no automatic charge.
Late payment	If a payment is 14 days late, I stop the server. Your files are kept for 30 days. The server starts again when the payment arrives.
Long outages	If my work causes a long outage, such as moving my hardware, I reduce or skip that month's payment.

Who does what

You run the game. I run the hardware and keep the server healthy.

Area	You	Me
Mods and modpacks	Choose, add, and update them.	Help when a mod will not load.
Game settings	World settings, rules, and plugins.	Advice when you ask.
Players	Whitelist, operators, and bans.	Nothing.
Server and loader versions	Start updates from the Update Center.	Help if an update fails.
Backups	Take one before big changes.	Keep backup storage running.
Storage	Keep the world and backups within the limits.	Watch disk use. If it makes sense, I may ask you to change the backup schedule or delete old backups.
Memory and performance	Tell me when you change modpacks or player count.	Size and tune the server. Fix crashes caused by settings.
Hardware, network, and storage	Nothing.	All of it.
VPN access (when required)	Install the VPN app.	Set up your access.

Tip for large or modded worlds: pre-generate the map with the Chunky mod before players join. It keeps the game fast. Choose the spawn point first.

Support and downtime

Message me on Discord. I usually answer the same day, but this is a one-person service, not a 24/7 help desk.

Problems: Tell me what happened and when. Unexpected restarts, lost progress, or lag are good reasons to message me right away.
Changes: I do updates and restarts when the server is empty, or at a time we agree on.
Planned maintenance: I tell you at least one week before. For long work, I give the exact dates when I know them.
Uptime: I keep the servers running all the time, but I cannot promise a set uptime. Power or internet outages at my location can stop the server.

Getting started

Send me these details, and I will reply with a size and a monthly price.

How many players, and how many are online at the same time
Minecraft version and mod loader (if using mods)
The modpack file or mod list, or "vanilla"
Any server-side mods that need ports open, such as voice chat
A short name for the server, used for its addresses
When you want to start

After you accept the price:

I create the server, the control panel, and your panel login.
I set up VPN access for you, if it's required.
You upload your world or modpack, or start a new world.
You send the first (partial) payment.
After a few sessions, I check memory use and confirm the size.

Ending service

To stop, tell me before the 1st of the month. You do not pay for the next month.

The server keeps running until the end of the month you paid for.
Before I delete anything, you can download your world and files from the panel. I can also send you a backup.
After the server stops, I keep your files for 30 days, then delete them.