Minecraft Bedrock
Rent a server

Java Edition runs exclusively on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and supports mods and plugins via Paper, Forge, or Fabric. Bedrock Edition runs on consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch), mobile devices (iOS, Android), and Windows 10/11 — and allows Cross-Play between all these platforms on one server.

On a native Bedrock server, Bedrock devices play together; Java Edition cannot join directly. Consoles may require an online subscription, account permissions and an additional method for third-party servers.

BDS is the official, vanilla-like Bedrock server software and supports suitable behavior/resource packs and add-ons, but not every Marketplace item by default. PocketMine has its own plugin ecosystem and mechanics may differ from BDS. Neither runs Paper plugins.

Minecraft Bedrock Edition runs on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and Windows 10/11 (Microsoft Store). PC players using the Java Edition launcher use a separate Java server.

On Windows and mobile, enter the address and Bedrock port under Servers. Consoles usually do not expose arbitrary third-party servers directly and may need an additional connection method, account permission and an online subscription.

Typical initial setup: about 4 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. BDS servers start quickly as only the official server binary needs to be downloaded.

Yes — directly in the web interface, no FTP and no support ticket needed. In the Server Hub, open Game settings → Worlds, upload your Bedrock world folder (LevelDB structure with a db/ folder and level.dat) as a .zip and pick a name for the new world. After the upload, restart the server once so the new world becomes active.

Yes. Every server includes a subdomain like my-server.gs.game-serverhosting.com, and you can change it anytime in the dashboard.

For every server you enable Uptime Kuma (server monitoring) and Game Server Watcher (server status in Discord/Telegram) with one click in the dashboard at no extra cost, plus one bot such as Sinusbot (music bot for Discord/TeamSpeak). Every additional bot costs extra.

Typical initial setup: about 4 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. Setup creates the subdomain and DNS records automatically, and for Minecraft also accepts the EULA and installs Geyser.

There is no long-term minimum. Billing is a monthly subscription and automatic renewal can be disabled. Longer terms may qualify for discounts.

You choose the location at checkout: Germany (Falkenstein and Limburg) or France (Roubaix) — all in the EU, connected to the major European exchanges. Low pings for players across Germany, Austria and Switzerland at both locations, and solid latency for the rest of Europe.

The best provider is the one that shows you what you get before you pay: RAM, slots, location, price and cancellation terms. Here the price and resources are visible in the configurator before checkout, there is no minimum term and setup is automated — feel free to compare that with other offers. Minecraft Bedrock Edition starts here at 2.69 EUR per month, and setup typically takes about 4 minutes.

Self-hosting costs power, time and a machine that runs around the clock; port forwarding, updates and backups are on you. A rented server is online within minutes, keeps running when your PC is off, and updates and backups are included; data-center DDoS protection is included at every location. For one or two friends on a single evening self-hosting is often fine — for a persistent world, renting pays off.

Yes, you can do it yourself in the customer area using a slider. An upgrade takes effect immediately: you only pay the prorated difference for the remaining term, and the new price applies from the next renewal. A downgrade takes effect on the next renewal date. Your world, settings and subdomain are kept, and depending on the game, a restart is required afterwards. With monthly payment and a minimum term, the change is only possible once that term has ended, and for games with a slot-based plan it is not available.