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Minecraft Server Hosting UK
HostPanel hosts Minecraft servers in our UK (London) datacentre from £5 per month for 2GB of RAM. Every server includes NVMe storage, DDoS protection, instant setup, and full file access, with Java and Bedrock support and one-click modpack installs. The price you sign up at is the price you renew at.
UK (London) datacentre · NVMe storage · DDoS protection · Instant setup
How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?
Vanilla is light; mods are not. A 2GB server comfortably runs vanilla survival for around 10 players, while big modpacks want 8GB or more. Pick the tier that matches how you play - you can resize instantly from the dashboard without losing your world.
| RAM | Recommended players | Best for | Price /mo | Renews at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB | Up to 10 (vanilla) | Vanilla survival with friends | £5 | £5 | Deploy |
| 4GB | 10–25 | Vanilla or Paper with essential plugins | £10 | £10 | Deploy |
| 6GB | 25–40 | Plugin-heavy Paper/Spigot or light modpacks | £15 | £15 | Deploy |
| 8GBPopular | 20–40 (modded) | Mid-size modpacks like Create-based or Better MC packs | £20 | £20 | Deploy |
| 12GB | 30+ (modded) | Large kitchen-sink packs such as All the Mods or RAD | £30 | £30 | Deploy |
| 16GB | 50+ or networks | The heaviest packs (GT: New Horizons) and multi-server networks | £40 | £40 | Deploy |
Every Minecraft plan is priced at a flat £2.50 per GB of RAM per month, and the renewal price is the same as the intro price - the rate you sign up at is the rate you keep.
Prices checked: August 2026 · Full pricing
Everything a Minecraft server needs
Java, Bedrock, plugins, mods, and modpacks - managed from one panel with full file access.
Java & Bedrock Editions
Host Java or Bedrock servers, or bridge the two with a one-click Geyser install so console and mobile players can join your Java world.
One-Click Modpacks
Install CurseForge, FTB, and Modrinth modpacks from the panel in one click. Server files, Forge/Fabric loader, and configs are set up automatically.
Any Server Software
Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, BungeeCord, and Velocity - switch server type from the dashboard whenever you like.
Version Switcher
Run any Minecraft version, from legacy releases to the latest snapshot. Change versions from the panel without reinstalling your server.
Full Plugin Support
Upload any plugin .jar via the file manager or FTP. Hot-reload compatible plugins without a restart, and manage configs directly in the panel.
Custom Worlds & Seeds
Upload an existing world via FTP, set a custom seed, or generate a fresh one. Datapacks and custom world generation are fully supported.
How it works
From order to online in under a minute.
01
Order
Pick the RAM tier that matches your player count and check out. No config files, no contracts - upgrade or downgrade any time.
02
Instant deploy
Your server is provisioned automatically in our London datacentre. Game files are pre-cached, so most servers are ready to join in under 60 seconds.
03
Connect & play
Grab your server IP from the dashboard and share it with your players. Manage everything - console, files, backups, restarts - from one panel.
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