Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which games and services can I host for free?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How does 24/7 availability work on free servers?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can I install mods, plugins, or custom modpacks?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Can I upload my existing world or create backups?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What Anti-DDoS protection is provided?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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