Any server software
Vanilla, Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge or NeoForge. Change the Minecraft version from the client area when a new release lands.
Game server hosting
Minecraft server hosting
Host a Java or Bedrock world for your friends, a modded pack or a public network. Pick your server software, add plugins and mods from Modrinth in one click, and play about a minute after you pay.
- From $5/mo on Mini
- Live in about a minute
- Chicago, USA data centre
- Free migration
Why IronVault
Built for Minecraft admins.
Plugins & mods in one click
Search Modrinth from your client area and install or remove plugins and mods without touching FTP.
Whitelist, ops & bans
Manage players and edit server.properties, ops.json and the Paper configs in your browser.
Backups before every risk
Daily backups, plus one-click snapshots before you update or try a new modpack.
Plans
Minecraft server plans.
We recommend Mini for most Minecraft servers. No setup fees, cancel anytime, and longer billing cycles save up to 15%.
Mini
$5/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Light games and small vanilla worlds.
- 1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe
- Up to 10 players
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
Lite
$10/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Small friend groups and vanilla worlds.
- 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
- 40 GB NVMe
- Up to 20 players
- Daily backups
- DDoS protection
Plus
$20/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Modded packs and busy community servers.
- 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
- 100 GB NVMe
- Up to 80 players
- One-click modpacks
- Free subdomain + MySQL
Pro
$30/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
ARK, big Rust maps and heavier modpacks.
- 6 vCPU · 12 GB RAM
- 150 GB NVMe
- Up to 120 players
- Query + RCON ports
- Free subdomain + MySQL
Max
$40/mo
Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly
Networks, heavy mods and large populations.
- 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
- 250 GB NVMe
- Unlimited slots
- Query + RCON ports
- Priority support
Sizing
Which plan fits your Minecraft server?
Our estimate of the memory a Minecraft server uses, and the smallest plan that covers it. Heavy modpacks can need double.
Minecraft has no hard player cap: RAM, CPU and your plugins decide it. Mini suits a few friends on vanilla, Lite runs about 20 players comfortably, Plus handles busy Paper servers and mid-size modpacks, and Pro or Max are for big modpacks and networks behind a proxy like Velocity.
| Players | Vanilla | Lightly modded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | ≈ 2.5 GB · Lite | ≈ 3.8 GB · Lite |
| 20 | ≈ 3.5 GB · Lite | ≈ 5.3 GB · Plus |
| 50 | ≈ 6.5 GB · Plus | ≈ 9.8 GB · Pro |
| 100 | ≈ 11.5 GB · Pro | ≈ 17.3 GB · VDS |
Networking
Minecraft ports.
The game's default ports are below. Your server gets its own ports, already open, and its address shows in your client area the moment it is built.
| Default port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 25565 | TCP | Java Edition game port |
| 19132 | UDP | Bedrock players (Geyser or a Bedrock server) |
| 25575 | TCP | RCON (optional, off by default) |
Included with every Minecraft server
- DDoS protectionAlways-on filtering at the network edge
- Instant setupAutomatic provisioning after payment
- Automatic backupsScheduled snapshots with one-click restore
- Task schedulerRestarts, commands and backups on a timer
- File manager & SFTPEdit in the browser or with your own tools
- Sub-usersGive staff access with their own permissions
- Free migrationWe move your existing server for you
- 24/7 supportReal people on Discord and tickets
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?
A small vanilla world for a few friends runs on 2 GB (Mini), and a Paper server for 10–20 players runs well on 4 GB (Lite). Big Fabric or Forge modpacks want 8 GB or more, so start on Plus. The table on this page estimates it for your player count.
Can Java and Bedrock players join the same server?
Yes. Install Geyser (and Floodgate) on a Paper server and Bedrock players on phones, consoles and Windows can join your Java world.
Can I upload my existing world?
Yes. Upload the world folder over SFTP or the file manager, or open a ticket and we will migrate your whole server for free.
Can I install a CurseForge or Modrinth modpack?
Yes. Plus includes one-click modpacks, and you can always upload a server pack yourself. If a pack needs more memory, upgrade in place without losing anything.
Can I upgrade or cancel later?
Yes. Upgrade in place without losing your files, and cancel any time from your client area. Longer billing cycles save up to 15%.
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