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Guides 8 min read

Paper, Purpur, Spigot or Fabric: Which to Choose?

Paper for plugins, Purpur for more settings, Fabric for mods, Vanilla for the raw game: what each Minecraft server program changes for your players, your world and your redstone, and how to switch from the panel.

October 19, 2026 • 24 views

Guides 6 min read

Minecraft Realms: 2026 Prices, Limits and Alternative

€3.99 or €7.99 a month: what Minecraft Realms really costs on Bedrock and Java, what the subscription includes, its limits (players, mods, versions) and when a hosted server does better for the same price.

October 12, 2026 • 66 views

Guides 9 min read

Must-have Minecraft server plugins (2026): the list and how to install them

EssentialsX, LuckPerms, CoreProtect, WorldGuard, spark, Chunky: the plugins that actually matter on a Paper server, how to install them and answers to common player questions (op, whitelist, plugin not loading).

October 8, 2026 • 872 views

Guides 8 min read

How much RAM does a Minecraft server need? A practical guide

Vanilla, plugins, modded or large modpack: how much RAM your Minecraft server needs, the signs it is short on memory and how to set Java memory correctly.

October 5, 2026 • 137 views

Guides 8 min read

How Much Does a Minecraft Server Cost in 2026? Free, Home or Hosted

From zero to around twenty euros a month: what a Minecraft server really costs depending on the option you choose. Limits of free hosts, the real cost of hosting at home, paid plan prices and how much RAM your project needs.

September 29, 2026 • 136 views

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