Guides

Server hosting guides

Plain-English explainers on running and modding game servers — no marketing, no filler.

MCP Minecraft mod: what MCP actually means

Mod Coder Pack or Model Context Protocol? The acronym means two completely different things in Minecraft modding. A full explanation of both, and what modders actually use in 2026.

Modding

How game server hosting works

Dedicated vs shared vs VPS, the specs that matter (RAM, CPU, slots, tick rate), and how pricing works — in plain English.

Basics

How to make a Minecraft server

Choose a host and version, pick RAM by player count, deploy, edit server.properties and invite friends — usually under two minutes.

Setup

Find my host

Not sure which host to pick? A quick decision guide by game, budget, player count and mods.

Choosing

Ready to pick a host? See the ranked reviews →