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Minecraft Server Hosting

  • Java & Bedrock Edition Servers
  • 24/7 Chat and Ticket Support
  • All Mod & Plugin Support
  • 200+ 1-Click-Modpack Installers
  • Premium Hardware & Low Latency
  • Full FTP & MYSQL Database Access
  • Free Server Transfers
  • 7 day money back guarantee
  • Premade Minigames
  • 24/7 Servers with 99.9% Uptime
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Create Your Minecraft Server With Ease

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.

One Click Modpacks

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.

DDoS Protection

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

24/7 Servers & Support

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

Ultra Low Latency

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

Instant Setup

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

Free Subdomain

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

Automated Backups

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

Powerful Panel

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

Minecraft Hosting For Everyone

The World's Best Control Panel With Integrated Video Guides

We Support all of Minecraft

With the largest collection of videos, written guides and tutorials.

Plugins

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

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Mods

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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Mini-games

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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Maps

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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Control Panel

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

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Server Errors

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

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General

Explore the endless amount of opportunities to customize your experience.

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Test Our Server Locations

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

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  • Portland, Oregon

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  • Montreal, Quebec

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil

  • London, United Kingdom

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  • Warsaw, Poland

  • Frankfurt, Germany

  • Tel Aviv, Israel

  • Moscow, Russia

  • Hong Kong, China

  • Singapore, Singapore

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Tokyo, Japan

Why Our Customers Choose Apex

We have proudly hosted over 300,000 Minecraft servers.

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Minecraft server versions

Countless Server Versions

Whether you are looking to play Minecraft or Minecraft: Java Edition with friends, our hosting is the best choice for your games. You have full control of your server and can run either version of Minecraft on your server with a simple change in the control panel.

In the version selection you will find one click installers for your favorite modpacks from Feed The Beast, ATLauncher, Void's Wrath, Technic and more. Our most popular selections are Pixelmon, RLCraft and Sky Factory. We also have a variety of preconfigured minigames that are ready to play including KitPVP, Skywars, McMMO and others. Our Minecraft hosting also supports Bukkit, Spigot, PaperMC, Vanilla, Snapshots, PE, Pocketmine or any other server version you would like to have installed.

You can easily change server version files at any time, or contact our team to have it done for you. There are no limits to how many times you can adjust this setting, every week can be a completely new experience.

Multiple Regions

Low Latency Connections

Apex Hosting is experienced with servers of all sizes and offers an endless number of options for creating the Minecraft server of your dreams. We use a customized version of the Multicraft control panel, allowing for anyone to manage their server without previous experience or knowledge. This user friendly interface provides functionality for adding plugins, accessing the console, performing modifications and everything else required by a server administrator, right from your web browser. The panel also includes video tutorials if you are unsure of how to use any of its components.

We are proud to generate servers for over 300,000 customers across the world and it is our mission to empower anyone to become a server owner with a variety of plans. With locations available in Europe, North America, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, 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, China, Japan and Australia.

Apex Hosting Support Team

Industry Leading Support

If you encounter any issues or problems, our knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help. Simply submit a ticket or open up a chat window, and we will be standing by to provide assistance. Our team of professionals have years of experience managing servers and can provide assistance for getting your server up and running exactly how you would like it.

The hardware we use for our modded servers exceeds that available anywhere else. Check our latest hardware Our network is powered by a 1gpbs uplink and provides over 99.9% network reliability with advanced DDoS protection available in all locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How to fix ticking entity error

To fix a ticking entity error you can either restore your world from a backup or start a new world. Alternatively, you can try to repair the issue by resetting the chunks where the entity(s) are using world edit or other third party tools.

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 and more coming soon.