Host Minecraft on an OVHcloud VPS
What is a Minecraft VPS?
The world-renowned sandbox survival game Minecraft is known for its bright, blocky style. Massive online and offline communities, coupled with thousands of user-created mods, have propelled the game to become the best-selling video game of all time. Accessible on PC, consoles, VR, and mobile devices, the game offers players complete freedom of play style, whether they are avid or casual gamers. Although public servers remain a popular choice, private game servers are on the rise and offer players the chance to build exclusive worlds with friends and play by their own rules.
A virtual private server (VPS) is a fully isolated virtual environment on a physical server. A fixed share of the server’s physical resources is assigned to each VPS, providing the functionality of a dedicated server for a much lower cost. Think of this system as an apartment instead of an entire house.
In what ways is an OVHcloud VPS better than a dedicated server?
Dedicated computing resources are key to achieving the smooth, adaptable gameplay that defines an optimal gaming experience. However, the high cost of dedicated servers often outweighs the benefits for most users who don’t need the raw power of bare metal technology. This is where OVHcloud VPS hosting comes in. If you’re on a tight budget and want to host private Minecraft games with a group, then a VPS is the right solution for you.
VPS users get many dedicated server benefits for a fraction of the price. Just like a bare metal server, a VPS gives you exclusive access to its resources. This translates to lightning-fast performance, where landscapes render instantly and gameplay is lag-free, completely unaffected by other users.
Tip 1: Keep an eye on resource usage, user activity, and the server’s physical location
A larger gaming community and added mod packs mean you’ll need more resources. You can easily monitor your virtual server’s CPU, RAM, and network usage in real time via the OVHcloud Control Panel, and upgrade to a more powerful configuration effortlessly and without downtime. This keeps your server running smoothly, reliably, and ready for your changing requirements. Also, make sure you order your Minecraft VPS from a data center located as close as possible to you and your users. If your group is spread across various countries, choose a centrally-located data center to reduce latency and improve performance for all users.
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Tip 2: Think about how you'd like to develop in the future.
OVHcloud VPS hosting for Minecraft is a great way to start hosting games. However, it's important to think about how you might want to develop your infrastructure in the longer term. Do you represent a company or are you a reseller looking to provide your customers with gaming services? If so, we recommend you consider a dedicated hosting service from our range of Game dedicated servers. Game dedicated servers are specially designed for large-scale game hosting and feature OVHcloud's anti-DDoS protection.
Tip 3: Consider plug and play options
If you're not particularly comfortable with setting up Minecraft manually, or simply don't want to bother with the hassle of manual game configuration, Minecraft's plug-and-play options are a great addition to your VPS. What's more, with root access included, they're easy to install. They add extra options and features to your games, giving you more freedom to enjoy the game itself.
« I use OVHcloud servers for Minecraft with my community. They are incredibly fast and stable, providing a state-of-the-art gaming experience for all players and gamers. »
Master Papou, Twitch streamer and OVHcloud ambassador
* VPSs in Asia-Pacific (Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney) have a monthly traffic quota: 1 TB for VPS-1 and VPS-2, 3 TB for VPS-3 and VPS-4, 4 TB for VPS-5 and VPS-6. Beyond that, bandwidth is limited to 10 Mbps. Please note that VPS services ordered in data centers outside of the United States regions will not be able to be modified or upgraded after delivery.