natboxMinecraft server hosting for you and your friends
natbox offers NAT VPS hosting with root SSH. Choose Minecraft as the one-click app and we install the latest Java edition and start it on your own port. Box Plus, at $2.25 a month, has 2 GB RAM and 2 shared CPU cores. That suits a small group of friends, not a big public server.
What the Minecraft plan includes
| Box Plus | |
|---|---|
| RAM | 2 GB |
| CPU | 2 shared cores |
| Disk | 20 GB SSD |
| Ports | 30 forwarded IPv4 ports, TCP and UDP |
| Bandwidth | 1 TB a month |
| Location | Germany |
How to set up Minecraft
- Order Box Plus and choose Minecraft as the one-click app, on Debian or Ubuntu.
- Wait a few minutes. The App tab in the client area shows your address.
- Give your friends the address, which looks like
natbox.io:10001. The number is one of your own ports.
Prefer to do it by hand, or want plugins and a specific version? Follow the guide: Run a Minecraft server. You have root, so the server files are yours to change.
Limits for Minecraft servers
- Nano and Box are too small for a modern Java server.
- Game servers are for you and your friends or community, within your plan's limits (Acceptable Use Policy).
- Shared CPU is a fair share, so long periods at 100% may be throttled. Heavy modpacks need a bigger machine than we sell.
- Over IPv4, players always add a port number to the address, because the address is shared.
- Keep your own backups of the world (backup guide).
Minecraft hosting questions
Can I use a Minecraft server on a NAT VPS?
Yes. Your server listens on one of your forwarded ports, and players add that port to the address when they connect.
How many players can it handle?
Box Plus suits a few friends. The real number depends on your version, plugins and how much of the world people explore, so we do not promise a player count.
Can I install plugins or mods?
Yes. You have root over SSH, so you can swap the server for another build and add plugins. Keep an eye on RAM: 2 GB is not much for mods.
What if it is not right for me?
Your first paid server has a 7-day money-back guarantee. See the Refund Policy.
Also useful: What can you run on a small VPS?, What is a NAT VPS?