Hosting a Minecraft Server
This category contains extensive guides and how-to’s on hosting a Minecraft server.
BerryByte is a budget-friendly and powerful Minecraft Server host for all various needs. Whether it be for an SMP, a large public server, or just for your friends to hang around on, our plans have got you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specs on the servers?
What are the specs on the servers?
Our servers use the most powerful hardware on the market, solely using NVMe SSDs and a minimum of 1Gbps network port for every server.
- CPU: Ryzen 9 5950X or better (Plus), Ryzen 9 7950X or better (Elder)
- Gen 3 and 4 NVMe SSDs with RAID 1 configuration
- DDR4 RAM (Plus), DDR5 ECC RAM (Elder)
- 1Gbps Network Port (Plus), 10Gbps Network Port (Elder)
How long does setup take?
How long does setup take?
Servers are setup instantly, allowing you to create your Minecraft server within minutes.
What locations are the servers in?
What locations are the servers in?
Dallas, Texas (Central USA), Seattle, Washington (West USA),Ashburn, Virginia (East USA), London, United Kingdom (EU), Germany (EU), and Amsterdam (EU).
Can I migrate my existing server to BerryByte?
Can I migrate my existing server to BerryByte?
Yes! We offer free server migrations from your old host and help you get settled into BerryByte!
Do you support mods/modpacks or other server types?
Do you support mods/modpacks or other server types?
For sure! You are welcome to host whichever modpack you’d like, from RLCraft, ATM8, BetterMC, FTB, Enigmatica 2, and more! Make sure to select either Forge or Fabric during checkout.
To upload and use mods, simply drag the mod into the /mods folder in the file manager and restart your server.
Can I upgrade/downgrade my server later on?
Can I upgrade/downgrade my server later on?
Absolutely! You can upgrade and downgrade plans at any time with a few click of a button! You can also migrate between lineups too! (e.g Minecraft Standard to Minecraft Elder and vice-versa)
Do you support MySQL databases?
Do you support MySQL databases?
We do! All of our Minecraft servers have 5 database slots included which can be raised for free! (as long as the databases are being appropriately used for Minecraft).
Are the servers DDoS protected?
Are the servers DDoS protected?
Protecting your servers against DDoS attacks and bad actors are our specialty! Terabit-scale game DDoS protection is included with every server at no extra cost.
Create your Minecraft server within minutes at berrybyte.net/minecraft.