Why Choose Our Hosting?
Discover why thousands of players choose Mobland for their Minecraft servers
Easy Setup
Create a Minecraft server in minutes using our clean, simple dashboard.
Datapack Support
Enable Graves, Fast Leaf Decay, Multiplayer Sleep, and more from your control panel — or upload your own datapacks.
Curated Modpacks
Browse our catalog of ready-to-play Fabric modpacks and pick one when creating your server — mods, configs, and world settings are already set up for you.
Plugin Support
Install and manage plugins for your server — from voice chat to custom login systems — right from the dashboard.
Automatic Backups
Your world is archived automatically and can be downloaded anytime, free of charge.
Free Plan Features
Enjoy 1 free Minecraft server with simple controls, backups, and datapack support. Upgrade anytime for more resources.
How It Works
Get started in three simple steps
Create Server
Sign up and create your Minecraft server in minutes. Choose your version, type, and settings.
Configure
Customize your server with datapacks, set player limits, and configure world settings.
Play!
Start your server and invite friends to join your world. Manage everything from our dashboard.
Want the Full Walkthrough?
Read our complete step-by-step guide to setting up and running your free Minecraft server, including troubleshooting tips.
Read the Full GuideTechnical Details & Free Plan
A clear look at what Mobland currently supports for free Minecraft servers.
Server Configuration
- •World size: up to 2GB on the free plan (shared by both editions)
Java Edition
- •Memory: up to 1536MB on the free plan
- •Server types: Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and Fabric
- •Settings: seed, world preset (flat, large biomes, amplified, and more), hardcore mode, PvP, whitelist, difficulty, and game mode
Bedrock Edition
- •Memory: up to 756MB on the free plan
- •Server type: official Bedrock Dedicated Server
- •Settings: seed, hardcore mode, PvP, difficulty, and game mode
Supported Minecraft Versions
Choose from the versions currently available in the dashboard:
Java Edition
- •Multiple recent versions available, always including the latest release — pick yours when you create a server
- •Optimized Docker runtime with a matched Java version (17, 21, or 25) based on your server version
- •Datapacks: enable any VanillaTweaks datapack in one click, or upload your own (up to 3 on the free plan)
Bedrock Edition
- •Available as well — pick it when creating your server; supported client versions and download links are listed on the in-dashboard Help page
Free Plan Limits
- •Server Count: Maximum 1 server
- •Player Limit: up to 4 players
- •Backups: stopped worlds are archived automatically and the archive can be downloaded from the dashboard
- •Autostop: free servers stop automatically after a short idle period to save resources
Need More Resources?
For larger servers, more players, plugin support, your own uploaded worlds, and other advanced features, check out our paid plans.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers to common questions about free Minecraft server hosting
Is the Minecraft server really free?
Yes! Our free plan is completely free and requires no payment. You can create and run 1 Minecraft server for free.
Which Minecraft versions are supported?
Mobland supports multiple recent Java Edition versions, always including the latest release. You can pick the version you want when creating your server.
Is Bedrock Edition supported?
Yes! You can pick Java or Bedrock Edition when creating your server.
How many players can play simultaneously on the server?
In the free plan, each server supports up to 4 players. For more players, you can upgrade to a paid plan.
Can I use datapacks?
Yes. You can enable curated datapacks like Graves, Fast Leaf Decay, Multiplayer Sleep, and Coordinates HUD from the dashboard, and you can also upload your own — 3 on the free plan, more on paid plans.
Can I install a modpack without setting it up myself?
Yes. Browse our curated Fabric modpack catalog and pick one when creating a server — Mobland builds it with all the mods, configs, and world settings already in place, no manual installation needed.
How long are backups kept?
Stopped worlds are archived automatically, and you can download the archive from the dashboard at any time.
Will my server be online 24/7?
Free servers use autostop after a short idle period to save resources. You can start your server again from the dashboard.
How do I invite my friends to the server?
Copy your server's IP address and port from the dashboard and give it to your friends. They can enter this address in Minecraft.
Can someone else help manage my server?
Yes. From the server's Sharing tab you can give another Mobland account start/stop and status access — handy for a co-owner who wants to start the server while you're offline.
Can I customize my server?
Yes! You can manage game settings, datapacks, and world options from the dashboard.
Comparison with Other Hosting Services
Why choose Mobland?
| Feature | Mobland | Other Services |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Completely Free | Usually $5-20/month |
| Payment Required | No | Yes (in most cases) |
| Datapack Support | Yes (one-click + custom uploads) | Limited or complex |
| Multilingual Dashboard | Yes (Persian and English) | Usually English only |
| Automatic Backups | Yes (free) | Usually paid |
| Mobile Compatibility | Yes (full) | Limited |
| Bedrock Edition Support | Yes (Java & Bedrock) | Rare or limited |
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