Is CoalByte game hosting truly 100% free with no hidden fees?

Yes. You can launch and manage your game server completely free, with no credit card required, no hidden fees, and no expiring trials.

Which games and services can I host for free?

We provide free servers for Minecraft (Java & Bedrock), Terraria, Counter-Strike (1.6 & Source), Factorio, Don't Starve Together, Left 4 Dead 2, Mindustry, GTA (MTA/SA-MP), alongside 24/7 instances for Discord bots.

How does 24/7 availability work on free servers?

Our production nodes run 24/7. To preserve computing resources, idle instances with zero players may enter standby and restart instantly with one click in the web panel.

Can I install mods, plugins, or custom modpacks?

Absolutely. We provide 1-click installers for Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge, alongside full SFTP/FTP and web file manager access.

Can I upload my existing world or create backups?

Yes. You can upload existing worlds directly via SFTP and generate full server backups anytime with a single click.

What Anti-DDoS protection is provided?

All nodes are protected by enterprise European Anycast DDoS filtering, absorbing volumetric cyber attacks automatically without adding latency to your game.

How much RAM and CPU resources does my free server receive?

Every free instance is allocated generous RAM and dedicated high-performance CPU cores, delivering smooth 20 TPS gameplay for you and your friends.

How do I connect and invite friends or staff to my server?

Your server receives a ready-to-connect IP address and port, and the control panel allows you to invite sub-users and configure staff permissions effortlessly.

FREE MINECRAFT HOSTING

Deploy Free Minecraft Server.24/7 Online, Zero Queue.

Enterprise infrastructure with 3 GB Dedicated RAM, 1 vCPU Ryzen 4.5+ GHz, Gen4 NVMe storage, and 17+ Tbps Anycast DDoS filtering. Install Paper, Fabric, Forge or Purpur in 1-click.

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100% Free · 0€

3 GB Dedicated RAM

1 vCPU Ryzen 4.5+ GHz

Locked 20.0 TPS

Gen4 NVMe Storage

Java & Bedrock Cross-Play

GUARANTEED ENTERPRISE HARDWARE

What You Get in the Free Package

Zero hidden costs, no forced upgrades. All resources are strictly dedicated to your Minecraft server instance.

€0 / Month · No Free Trial Limit · No Credit Card

No Swap Throttling

3 GB Dedicated RAM

High-frequency DDR5 ECC memory allocated 100% to your Java process, without shared swap or throttling.

Included Free

4.5+ GHz Boost

1 vCPU High-Frequency

AMD Ryzen 9 / EPYC gaming core running at 4.5+ GHz for lightning-fast entity processing and redstone calculations.

Included Free

7,000 MB/s Real Speed

8 GB Fast NVMe Gen4

PCIe 4.0 SSD storage with 7,000+ MB/s write speeds. Instant chunk loading and seamless world generation.

Included Free

Constant 20.00 TPS

Locked 20.0 TPS Stability

Factory-tuned JVM runtime with Aikar Flags to prevent micro-stutters during explosions and massive farms.

Included Free

Auto-Scrubbing < 1s

Anycast DDoS Defense 17+ Tbps

Multi-terabit scrubbing network designed for Minecraft protocol packets, neutralizing bot joins and UDP floods.

Included Free

PC + Mobile + Console

Java & Bedrock Cross-Play

Pre-configured GeyserMC & Floodgate bridge. Friends on Android, iOS, consoles and PC play together seamlessly.

Included Free

Paper / Fabric / Forge

1-Click Server Jar & Mod Installer

Switch engines anytime: Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge directly from your dashboard.

Included Free

Full Root File Control

Full SFTP & Auto Backups

Direct FileZilla / WinSCP file access, fast world map uploads, and periodic backups included at no cost.

Included Free

Zero Waiting · Instant Setup

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TRUE 24/7/365 SUPPORT

Server Crashed at 3:00 AM? You're Never Alone.

With traditional hosting, you wait hours until morning staff punches in. At CoalByte, our AI Debugger acts instantly at any hour of the night, while our human administration team handles complex technical requests.

Instant 3:00 AM Analysis

Crash logs and console exceptions are scanned in seconds without waiting for a support rep to start their shift.

1-Click Intelligent Remediation

The AI doesn't just print error codes—it explains the issue clearly and applies fixes directly to your configuration.

Hybrid Support: AI + Human Engineers

When problems require advanced database restoration or network adjustments, our human team steps in via support tickets.

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Console Live Stream

03:14:22 AM

CRITICAL INCIDENT DETECTED IN CONSOLE

[03:14:22 AM] CRITICAL: Server thread stopped responding (NullPointerException in Spigot world generator)

Caused by: WorldEdit v7.2.14 attempted an out-of-bounds block allocation beyond world height.

CoalByte AI Crash Analyzer

Active AI Scanner · Resolved in 3.2 seconds

💡 AI Root Cause & Solution:

Corrupted chunk prevented safely. Emergency snapshot created and level.dat integrity automatically restored.

24/7 Autonomous Assistant ActiveHuman Team Available via Tickets

GLOBAL NETWORK · MINIMAL LATENCY

High-Performance Global Edge Nodes

Anycast infrastructure strategically distributed across 6 global hubs in Europe, Asia, and Oceania for ultra-low ping and stable connections.

Real-Time Browser LatencyMeasured in real-time from your connection

Measuring...Edge RTT

🇩🇪Frankfurt am Main~12 ms

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Germany · Frankfurt am Main

Online · 100% Anycast

Primary European hub, direct DE-CIX interconnects, and ultra-fast routing across Central and Eastern Europe.

Real-Time Browser Latency~12 ms

RegionCentral Europe

6 Global LocationsEuropa, Asia & Pacific

100% Anycast DDoSFiltrare Hardware la Edge

< 20ms in EuropeRutare BGP Ultra-Rapidă

99.99% UptimeAlimentare Redundantă

REAL MINECRAFT NETWORKS

What Minecraft Server Owners Say

Unfiltered feedback from community administrators and developers running servers on CoalByte nodes.

Alex_AetherSMPVERIFIED OWNER

Owner @ AetherSMP

20.00 Constant TPS

Survival & Economy · 35 Players

"We moved our survival community from a paid provider where redstone farms kept dragging TPS down. On CoalByte's free tier, Paper 1.20 holds a rock-solid 20.0 TPS even during weekend events with 30+ active players."

Active Instance on Dedicated NodeUptime 99.99%

RedstoneCrafter99VERIFIED OWNER

Lead Dev @ CyberFactions

Crash Fixed in 8s

Paper 1.20.4 · 42 Plugins

"The 3:00 AM AI Debugger was a literal lifesaver. A corrupted economy plugin was crashing the server on startup. In 8 seconds, the AI scanned the stack trace, flagged the malformed .yml line, and applied the fix."

Active Instance on Dedicated NodeUptime 99.99%

ShadowLifesteal_MCVERIFIED OWNER

Admin @ NetherBound Lifesteal

0% Packet Loss

PvP Lifesteal · 50 Slots

"We were targeted by a massive bot-flood during a peak PvP tournament. Anycast filtering absorbed the flood instantly. None of our players experienced lag spikes or packet loss."

Active Instance on Dedicated NodeUptime 99.99%

PixelmonLeadVERIFIED OWNER

Host @ PokeNova Community

100% Fluid Cross-Play

Fabric 1.20 + GeyserMC

"Having GeyserMC pre-configured out of the box was huge. Our mobile and console members hopped on immediately alongside our PC Java players without needing complex network routing."

Active Instance on Dedicated NodeUptime 99.99%

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything You Need to Know About Your Free Minecraft Server

Is Minecraft server hosting really 100% free? Any hidden fees?

Yes, our Minecraft hosting is 100% free (€0) forever, with no hidden trial period and no credit card required. Every user receives a guaranteed 3 GB dedicated RAM instance, 1 vCPU Ryzen 4.5+ GHz, and 8 GB Gen4 NVMe storage.

Can mobile (Bedrock / Pocket Edition) and console players join my server?

Yes! Our instances feature pre-configured GeyserMC and Floodgate bridges. Players on Android, iOS, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch can join your Java server seamlessly without buying separate hosting.

Which Minecraft versions and mod loaders are supported?

We support every release from Minecraft 1.8 up to the latest 1.20+ versions and snapshots. You can install Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge with 1 click from your control panel. You can also upload any custom .jar or CurseForge modpack via SFTP.

How does the AI Debugger help at 3:00 AM if my server crashes?

If your server crashes due to an OutOfMemoryError, conflicting plugins, or a syntax error in your configuration files, our AI Debugger analyzes the raw stack trace within seconds, pinpoints the faulty line, and presents an instant 'Apply Patch' button so you don't wait hours for human support.

Can I upload my existing singleplayer world and plugins via SFTP?

Yes. You have full SFTP credentials (compatible with FileZilla, WinSCP, and Cyberduck) to access your server root, /plugins, /mods, and /world folders. Upload your custom maps, schematics, and configs freely.

How long does the free server stay online? Are there queue times?

Your server stays online and does not expire as long as you actively use it. Unlike other free hosts, we do not enforce aggressive 30-minute shutdown timers that kick your players in the middle of gameplay. Your files and world progress are safely persisted on enterprise NVMe storage.

How does Anycast DDoS protection defend against bot attacks?

CoalByte is shielded by an Anycast mitigation network capable of scrubbing over 17 Tbps. The system inspects Minecraft handshake packets and blocks bot joins, packet spoofing, and volumetric UDP/SYN floods in under 1 second without increasing player latency.

How fast is server activation after claiming it?

Activation is fully automated and instantaneous. Once you submit the free setup in your dashboard, your container is provisioned, server jars are downloaded, and your instance boots in under 60 seconds.

INSTANT SETUP < 60S

Ready to Launch Your Free Minecraft Server?

No credit card, no hidden fees, and no intrusive ads. Claim your dedicated 3 GB RAM Minecraft server with 20.0 TPS right now.

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3 GB Dedicated RAM

Locked 20.0 TPS

17+ Tbps Anycast DDoS

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