Your Guide toSafe Minecraft Hosting
Don't fall for common hosting scams. Learn how to identify reliable providers and protect your server investment.
Common Hosting Scams
Learn to spot these red flags instantly
The '$1 Per GB' Trap
Impossibly cheap RAM pricing that ignores CPU costs
Real server costs are much higher - quality hardware isn't this cheap
Unlimited Everything
Promises of unlimited resources, bandwidth, and storage
Physics doesn't work that way - resources are always limited
Constant Sales
90% off! Limited time only! (that never ends)
Legitimate hosts don't need constant massive discounts
Premium Hardware Claims
Latest gen hardware at impossible prices
Check the actual CPU model - often it's much older
Performance Matters
What actually impacts your server's performance
CPU Priority
- Single-thread performance matters most
- Avoid shared CPU plans for serious servers
- Check the actual CPU model being used
- Ask about the core allocation method
Storage Performance
- NVMe vs SSD vs HDD speeds
- RAID configuration matters
- Backup storage location
- I/O performance limits
Network Quality
- Route optimization importance
- DDoS protection capabilities
- Bandwidth guarantees
- Peering arrangements
Tactics Used by Scam Hosts
Learn to identify these common deceptive practices
Be extremely wary of these pricing red flags
- Ridiculously cheap plans (like $1/GB RAM)
- Constant massive discounts (45%+ off)
- Hidden fees in small print
- Too good to be true resource allocations
Signs they're cramming too many servers on one machine
- Advertising 'unlimited' everything
- Extremely cheap unlimited slots
- No clear resource limits listed
- Vague terms about resource sharing
How to spot a 'summer host' that won't last
- Brand new company with huge discounts
- Only Discord support available
- No business registration info
- Reselling other hosts' services
Minecraft Server Essentials
Critical features for Minecraft hosting
Critical factors for Minecraft servers
- Single-thread CPU performance is crucial
- Look for recent gen CPUs (5950X, 13900K)
- RAM isn't everything - don't overpay
- Check if backups are included
Essential security features to check
- Verify DDoS protection provider
- Ask about attack history handling
- Check if protection is included
- Understand mitigation limits
Data protection essentials
- Automated backup frequency
- Backup storage location
- World save performance impact
- Database backup handling
Before You Buy
Essential steps to verify a host's legitimacy
Community Research
Check these places before buying
- Search Reddit (r/admincraft)
- Check TrustPilot (verify reviews)
- Look for long-term customers
- Ask for server showcase examples
Support Test
Evaluate support quality
- Test response times
- Ask technical questions
- Check support hours
- Verify knowledge level
Trial Period
What to test during trials
- Load test the server
- Check ticket response time
- Verify promised features
- Test backup restoration