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Deploy A Minecraft Server In Minutes

Minecraft Server Hosting UK

Launch a Minecraft server using the ready-to-deploy Ubuntu application image on a configurable UK VPS or dedicated-CPU VDS.

Choose the RAM, CPU and NVMe storage, deploy the Minecraft application within minutes, then use full root access to customise plugins, mods, world files and server settings.

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Minecraft application image • Ubuntu Server • 5TB traffic • 1 public IPv4 • Root access

Pick The Right Minecraft Server Base
Flexible VPS

Minecraft VPS

For a few friends, testing, vanilla or lighter Paper setups.

£14.99
from / month
Dedicated CPU

Minecraft VDS

For modpacks, more active players and dedicated CPU resources.

£29.99
from / month
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Deploys the Minecraft application on Ubuntu Server . Ongoing management remains self-managed.

London Server Option

A practical UK location for players

1 Public IPv4

Connect directly to your server

5TB Traffic

Included each month

Ubuntu Image

Minecraft application ready to deploy

Your World Stays Available

Keep Your Minecraft Server Online 24/7

Move the world to its own server so players can join without waiting for the original host to launch Minecraft.

Use a VPS or VDS as the permanent home for the world, server files, plugins, mods, whitelist and configuration. You decide who joins, what software runs and when the server restarts.

The application image removes the blank-server starting point, but the service remains self-managed. You control the Minecraft configuration, updates, security, plugins, mods, world files and backup process.

What Changes When The World Has Its Own Server

  • Friends connect to one public server address instead of a player-hosted session.
  • The world can stay available while your own gaming PC is switched off.
  • You control server software, versions, plugins, mods, ports and restart schedules.
  • RAM, CPU and NVMe storage can be selected around the world you actually plan to run.
  • Client-area controls keep power, reboot, password reset and server details within reach.
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Choose Flexible VPS Resources Or Dedicated CPU

Both can run the same Minecraft software, worlds, plugins and mods. VPS offers flexible shared CPU resources, while VDS gives your server dedicated CPU capacity.

From £14.99/month

Minecraft VPS

A lower-cost route with flexible CPU, RAM and NVMe storage that you can configure around your server.

  • Vanilla or lighter Paper server use
  • A small group of regular players
  • Testing plugins, maps or server settings
  • Projects where dedicated CPU is not yet essential
Configure Minecraft VPS
From £29.99/month

Minecraft VDS

Dedicated CPU resources for a Minecraft server that will place more sustained pressure on the processor.

  • Large modpacks or plugin-heavy servers
  • More active players exploring at the same time
  • Larger worlds, more entities or heavier automation
  • Server owners who want dedicated CPU from day one
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Order Around The World You Will Run

Start With Enough RAM For Minecraft, The Operating System And Your Extras

These are practical ordering starting points, not player-count guarantees. Mods, plugins, view distance, pregeneration, entities, backups and player activity all change the load.

Lighter Start

A Few Friends On Vanilla Or Paper

4GB RAM

A practical VPS starting point for a Minecraft server with room to increase RAM, CPU and storage later.

  • Keep view distance and plugins sensible
  • Leave memory for Linux and Java
  • Upgrade when the world becomes busier
Build A 4GB VPS
Stronger Starting Point

Plugins, Mods And A Growing World

8GB RAM

A better starting point when the server will run more plugins, a moderate modded setup or a steadily growing world.

  • More breathing room for Java and server software
  • More RAM for plugins, mods and additional players
  • VDS is available when dedicated CPU is preferred
Configure An 8GB Server
Heavy Minecraft Use

Large Modpacks, Automation And Busy Play

12GB+ RAM

Pair more memory with dedicated CPU when the modpack, world activity or player behaviour creates sustained server load.

  • Dedicated CPU VDS route available
  • Scale memory and NVMe storage together
  • Monitor actual usage after launch
Build A Minecraft VDS
No Locked Game Panel

Start With The Minecraft Application, Then Shape The Server Around Your Community

The Minecraft application gives you a faster starting point, while root access keeps control of the server in your hands.

Deploy the Ubuntu Server Minecraft image, then upload an existing world, adjust the configuration and add compatible plugins, mods or management tools as required.

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What You Can Add After Deployment

  • Your existing Minecraft world files
  • A compatible Bedrock dedicated server build
  • Paper or Spigot for plugin-based servers
  • Fabric or Forge for compatible modded setups
  • Pterodactyl, Docker or your preferred management tools
  • Monitoring, scheduled restarts and your own backup process
Know What You Are Buying

The Minecraft Image Gets You Started. You Stay In Control Afterwards.

The application image deploys the Minecraft environment on Ubuntu Server . Website Hosts UK provides the infrastructure; you remain responsible for operating and maintaining the server.

Website Hosts UK Provides

You Configure And Maintain

The VPS or dedicated-CPU VDS resources you order
Minecraft configuration, compatible server software changes, plugins, mods and modpacks
One public IPv4 address and 5TB monthly traffic
Ports, firewall rules, whitelist, permissions and server configuration
Root access and client-area power controls
Linux updates, software updates, security and monitoring
Selectable RAM, CPU, NVMe storage and the Minecraft Ubuntu application image
World backups, restore testing and off-server backup storage
From Checkout To First Join

Choose The Server, Deploy Minecraft And Share The Server Address

1

Choose VPS Or VDS

Choose VPS for flexible shared CPU resources or VDS when you want dedicated CPU capacity.

2

Select RAM And NVMe

Leave enough capacity for Linux, Java, the world, plugins, mods and backups.

3

Deploy The Minecraft Application

Launch the Minecraft application on Ubuntu Server , then complete your preferred server configuration.

4

Share The Server Address

Open the required port, test the connection and give approved players the server address.

Included With Your Minecraft Deployment

The Server Resources And Controls Needed To Start Building

Configure the virtual server, deploy the Minecraft application and then customise the environment you want.

VPS starts from £14.99/month. VDS starts from £29.99/month with dedicated CPU. The final monthly price changes with the CPU, RAM and NVMe storage selected during checkout.

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Every VPS Or VDS Includes

  • Configurable CPU, RAM and NVMe SSD storage
  • One public IPv4 address
  • 5TB monthly traffic allowance
  • Root access to the Linux server
  • Client-area power, reboot and password controls
  • Monthly billing without a long-term commitment

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Answers Before You Pay

Minecraft Server Hosting UK Questions

Clear answers about the software, server resources and self-managed setup.

What does the Minecraft application deploy?

It deploys a Minecraft server environment on Ubuntu Server . The server can be ready to configure within minutes, while root access lets you manage the software, plugins, mods, world files, security and backups yourself.

Can I host Minecraft Java Edition or Bedrock Edition?

You can install Java or Bedrock server software when it supports the Linux operating system and resources you select. You are responsible for checking software compatibility and completing the setup.

Can I install Paper, Spigot, Fabric or Forge?

Yes. Root access lets you install compatible Minecraft server software, plugins, mods and supporting tools on your self-managed server.

Should I choose VPS or VDS for Minecraft?

Both can run the same Minecraft server software, worlds, plugins and mods. Choose VPS for flexible shared CPU resources, or VDS when you want dedicated CPU capacity for more consistent processing.

How much RAM does my Minecraft server need?

RAM needs depend on the server edition, software, plugins, mods, world size, view distance and player activity. Small vanilla or Paper servers often start around 4GB, while modded or busier servers commonly need 8GB or more.

Does the server include a public IPv4 address?

Yes. Each VPS or VDS includes one public IPv4 address for connecting to services running on the server.

Are Minecraft world backups included?

No managed Minecraft backup service is included. You are responsible for configuring, testing and storing backups of worlds, configuration files, plugins and mods.

Can I install Pterodactyl?

Yes. You can install Pterodactyl or another compatible management panel using root access. Installation, configuration, Docker, Wings, security and maintenance remain your responsibility.

Put Your Minecraft World On A UK Server You Control

Deploy the Minecraft application on a configurable VPS from £14.99/month or choose dedicated-CPU VDS hosting from £29.99/month.

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Minecraft Ubuntu application • Self-managed server • Root access • NVMe storage • Public IPv4 • 5TB traffic