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Minecraft Server Hosting Rent Your Dedicated Minecraft Server in Australia

Premium Minecraft server hosting from GTX Gaming's Australian and worldwide datacentres with instant setup, one-click modpacks, and 24/7 support. Rent a powerful Minecraft dedicated server supporting Java & Bedrock — including the latest 1.21+ versions — from just A$3.72/mo.

From A$3.72/mo • Java & Bedrock supported
Instant Setup
DDoS Protected
24/7 Support
99.9% Uptime
24h Refund
1-Click Mod Installer
1.21+ Optimised
4.7 / 5 Based on 1,377 reviews on Trustpilot
CurseForge Modrinth FTB Technic ATLauncher Voids Wrath
⚡ Powered by 5.7GHz CPU + DDR5 + NVMe

Minecraft Server Hosting Plans & Pricing

Rent a Minecraft server with the right RAM for your community. Upgrade or downgrade anytime.

For Modding

Redstone Plan

6GB
Unlimited slots
A$22.88/mo
Upgrade anytime
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Large Community

Titan Plan

16GB
Unlimited slots
A$61.21/mo
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🔧 One-Click Install & Switch

Supported Minecraft Server Software

From vanilla performance forks to heavy modpacks and proxy networks — every major Minecraft server type runs on GTX, with one-click install and instant switching at any time.

17+
Server Types
5,000+
Modpacks Supported
1-Click
Install & Switch
1.7 → 1.21+
All Major Versions
Paper Minecraft server software logo - high-performance Spigot fork
Paper
High-performance, optimized
Pufferfish Minecraft server software logo - maximum performance fork
Pufferfish
Maximum performance
Purpur Minecraft server software logo - customisable Paper fork
Purpur
Highly customizable
Folia Minecraft server software logo - multi-threaded server
Folia
Multi-threaded performance
Leaves Minecraft server software logo - Paper fork with extra features
Leaves
Paper fork with extra features
Canvas Minecraft server software logo - performance-focused fork
Canvas
Performance-focused fork
+ Modpack Launchers

5,000+ Modpacks Installed in One Click

Install any modpack from the major launchers — RLCraft, All The Mods, Better MC, SkyFactory, Vault Hunters, GregTech: New Horizons, FTB OceanBlock and thousands more — directly from your server's control panel. No JAR juggling, no SFTP uploads.

CurseForge
Modrinth
Feed The Beast
Technic
ATLauncher

How Much RAM Does My Minecraft Server Need?

Use this Minecraft server hosting RAM guide to choose the right plan for your community size and gameplay style. All GTX Gaming plans include unlimited slots — RAM is the only limit.

Players Recommended RAM Plan Best For From
2–5 1GB Dirt Vanilla testing, small friend groups A$3.72/mo
5–10 2GB Sand Vanilla survival, casual play A$7.63/mo
10–15 4GB Iron (Most Popular) Vanilla + light plugins (Paper/Spigot) A$15.25/mo
10–15 6GB Redstone Modded starter, small modpacks A$22.88/mo
15–25 8GB Emerald Heavier plugins, mid-size modpacks A$30.51/mo
25–35 12GB Zeus Large modpacks (RLCraft, ATM, Better MC) A$45.76/mo
30–50+ 16GB Titan Heavy modpacks, large communities A$61.21/mo
50+ 20GB Netherite Maximum power, public servers A$86.28/mo

Need help choosing? Use the plan picker wizard or contact our 24/7 support team.

10 players
Recommended Plan
4GB RAM
A$15.25/mo

Recommendations vary by mods/plugins. You can upgrade anytime.

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Minecraft server hosting control panel from GTX Gaming showing server management dashboard on laptop and mobile devices with one-click modpack installation, file manager, console access and live resource monitoring for australian-hosted Minecraft dedicated servers

Minecraft Server Hosting Control Panel

One-click modpacks — Install any modpack from CurseForge, Modrinth, FTB instantly
Version switching — Change Minecraft versions or server software with one click
SFTP & file manager — Full access to edit, upload, and manage all server files
Console & monitoring — Real-time server console with CPU/RAM graphs
Automatic backups — Schedule and restore world backups anytime
⭐ Premium Features

Why Choose GTX Gaming for Minecraft Server Hosting

DDoS Protection

Enterprise-level protection keeps your server online against attacks up to 1Tbps+.

Instant Setup

Your server is ready within seconds of payment. Start playing immediately.

Automatic Backups

Schedule backups and restore your world anytime from our control panel.

High-Performance Hardware

5.7GHz CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSDs for maximum server performance.

World Upload & Migration

Easily transfer your existing world from another host or your own PC.

11 Global Locations

Servers in Australia, Singapore, EU, UK, USA, Canada for low latency.

24/7 Live Support

Expert support available around the clock directly in your control panel.

Easy Upgrades

Upgrade or downgrade your plan anytime. Get credit on downgrades.

Processors
Intel Core i9-13900K (5.7GHz)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Intel Xeon W-2288G
Memory
DDR5-5600 ECC
High-speed server RAM
Storage
NVMe Gen5 SSDs
RAID configuration
Network
10Gbps uplink
Enterprise DDoS protection

Minecraft Server Hosting Locations — Australia & Worldwide

Test latency from Australia and 10 other GTX Gaming datacentres to find the best location to host your Minecraft server

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What Customers Say on Trustpilot

Excellent 4.7 / 5 from 1,377+ reviews on

GTX Gaming absolutely excels at customer service

GTX Gaming excels at customer service. Every ticket is answered within minutes and issues resolved promptly and professionally. Nothing but wonderful things to say about the service GTX provides. I've had the pleasure of interacting with several of their support agents: Tom H, Rui P, Jamie R, John K, Robert P, James K — and man, they're all excellent! Kudos to the entire team and thank you for the service you provide to the gaming community. They've enabled our entire crew to spend many hours having a total blast.

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Really good price/performance, no downsides

So far, probably the best server hosting website I've used. Game panel feels best so far, support acts quickly (shout out to Jamie, my man saved the session). Barotrauma sessions have been smoother than ever before, and approx 20% cheaper. For €9.60 I can run a decently big modpack, no issues whatsoever so far. Good server location, good hardware. I don't think I have anything to complain about so far.

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Jamie Redpath is the pro we all want

Jamie Redpath was extremely patient and professional. He helped guide us through a server issue that was causing some stress. As it turned out, part of the problem was on our end and part on the server side. Jamie calmly helped us find and correct the issues and kindly assisted us with a memory issue that we didn't even know we had! Would that all CS pros were as knowledgeable and patient as he.

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❓ Help Center

Minecraft Server Hosting FAQ

Instantly! Your Minecraft server is activated immediately after payment. You'll receive login details within seconds and can start playing in under 2 minutes.

Yes! Our control panel includes one-click installers for all modpacks from CurseForge, Modrinth, FTB, Technic, and more. You can also upload custom modpacks via SFTP.

Absolutely! You can upgrade your RAM anytime through the control panel. Changes take effect within minutes. If you downgrade, you receive account credit for the difference.

We offer a 24-hour money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason within the first 24 hours, contact us for a full refund — no questions asked.

We accept PayPal, all major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), and cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum). All payments are processed securely.

Yes! All servers include enterprise-level DDoS protection at no extra cost. Our datacenters can mitigate attacks of 1Tbps+ to keep your server online.

We offer 24/7 live chat support directly in your control panel, plus ticket support and a comprehensive knowledge base. Our expert team has years of Minecraft hosting experience.

GTX Gaming Minecraft server hosting starts at just A$3.72/mo for a 1GB Dirt plan, ideal for 2–5 players testing vanilla worlds. Our most popular Iron plan (4GB, ~10–15 players with light plugins) is A$15.25/mo, and modded servers from 6GB start at A$22.88/mo. There are no setup fees, no contracts, and you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel any time.

RAM requirements depend on player count and gameplay style. As a rule of thumb: 1–2GB for 2–5 vanilla players; 3–4GB for 5–15 players with light plugins; 6–8GB for small modpacks or 15–25 players; 12–16GB for large modpacks like RLCraft, All The Mods, or Better MC; and 20GB+ for heavy modded servers with 30+ players. See the RAM guide table above for detailed recommendations.

Absolutely. GTX Gaming supports all major modding platforms including Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, plus hybrid platforms like Mohist and Arclight (Forge mods + Bukkit plugins). One-click installers cover thousands of modpacks from CurseForge, Modrinth, FTB, Technic, and ATLauncher. For the smoothest modded Minecraft server hosting experience we recommend at least 6GB RAM for small modpacks and 12GB+ for heavy ones like RLCraft or All The Mods.

Java Edition is the original Minecraft for PC and supports the full ecosystem of mods, plugins, custom server software (Paper, Spigot, Forge, Fabric) and modpacks. Bedrock Edition runs on Windows 10/11, mobile, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and uses a different server protocol. GTX Gaming offers dedicated Minecraft Java server hosting and Minecraft Bedrock server hosting on the same hardware — switch between editions in your control panel any time.

Yes! GTX Gaming Minecraft server hosting supports every Minecraft version, including the latest 1.21+ Tricky Trials release. You can switch versions with one click in the control panel — useful for matching modpacks to specific versions or rolling back. We typically have new releases supported within 24 hours of Mojang's launch.

You can technically host a Minecraft server on your own PC, but it has serious downsides: your server only stays online while your PC is on, you'll need to configure port forwarding (a security risk), residential internet typically lacks DDoS protection, and your gameplay performance suffers because the server competes with your game for CPU and RAM. Renting a dedicated Minecraft server from GTX Gaming gives you 24/7 uptime, enterprise DDoS protection, dedicated 5.7GHz CPU resources, and instant scaling — all for less than the cost of a coffee per week.

The Complete Guide to Minecraft Server Hosting in Australia

Everything you need to know before you rent a Minecraft server in Australia — hosted from our Sydney datacentre with GTX Gaming's worldwide network for international players — from picking the right RAM and software to comparing Java vs Bedrock, modded vs vanilla, and self-hosting vs professional hosting.

What Is Minecraft Server Hosting?

Minecraft server hosting is the service of running the Minecraft server software on a remote computer 24/7 so that you and your friends can join a shared world from anywhere in the world. When you host your Minecraft server with a professional provider like GTX Gaming, your world stays online whether your PC is on or off, you get enterprise-grade DDoS protection, dedicated CPU and RAM, automatic backups, and a web control panel that turns admin tasks (installing modpacks, switching versions, restoring backups, banning players) into one-click operations.

Unlike running the server from your own PC, a Minecraft dedicated server hosted by GTX uses high-frequency 5.7GHz CPUs, DDR5 RAM, and NVMe Gen5 SSDs that are tuned specifically for the load patterns of a Minecraft game server — chunk loading, mob ticking, redstone calculations, and physics. The result is higher TPS (ticks per second), lower latency, and a smoother experience for everyone connected.

Why Rent a Minecraft Server Instead of Self-Hosting?

It's tempting to rent a Minecraft server by simply turning on the official Mojang server JAR on your home PC. In practice, self-hosting has four big problems:

  • Uptime — your server is offline whenever your PC sleeps, restarts, or loses power. Friends in different timezones can't play.
  • Performance — your CPU and RAM are split between Minecraft (your client) and the server process. Both suffer.
  • Network — residential broadband typically has poor upload speeds, no DDoS protection, and you have to open ports on your router (a security risk).
  • Backups — one corrupted save means your community's progress is lost forever.

Renting a dedicated Minecraft game server from GTX Gaming solves every one of these problems for less than the cost of a coffee per week. Plans start at A$3.72/mo for testing, and our most popular 4GB Iron plan handles 10–15 players with light plugins for A$15.25/mo.

Java vs Bedrock: Which Minecraft Server Hosting Do You Need?

Minecraft has two distinct editions, and they need different server software:

  • Minecraft Java Edition runs on PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) and supports the entire ecosystem of mods (Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt), plugin platforms (Spigot, Paper, Purpur, Pufferfish), and modpacks. If you want modded gameplay, plugin-based games like SkyBlock or BedWars, or a custom server type, you want Java edition Minecraft server hosting.
  • Minecraft Bedrock Edition runs on Windows 10/11, mobile (iOS, Android), Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. It uses a proprietary server protocol and a more limited add-on system. Choose Bedrock hosting if you want console and mobile players to join.

GTX Gaming offers both — and you can switch between Java and Bedrock with a click in the control panel. Bedrock-Java crossplay is also possible via the included Geyser/Floodgate proxy on supported plans.

Modded vs Vanilla Minecraft Server Hosting

Vanilla servers run unmodified Minecraft. They're cheaper to host (3-4GB is plenty for 10-15 players) and update instantly when Mojang releases a new version. If you want a small SMP, a creative build server, or a survival world for friends, vanilla is the easy answer.

Modded servers — running Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, or hybrid platforms like Mohist and Arclight — are RAM-hungry. Small modpacks (50-100 mods) are happy with 6GB; medium packs like Better MC, SkyFactory, or Vault Hunters want 8-12GB; and giant packs like RLCraft, All The Mods 9, or GregTech: New Horizons benefit from 16GB+. Our RAM guide table covers the full sizing chart.

For modded Minecraft server hosting, GTX includes one-click modpack installers for CurseForge, Modrinth, FTB, Technic, and ATLauncher — no manual JAR juggling, no SFTP uploads, and version switching is also a single click.

How Much Does Minecraft Server Hosting Cost in Australia?

The price of a Minecraft game server in Australia varies by RAM, hardware tier, and provider. Budget hosts (A$2-6/mo) often use shared RAM and oversubscribed CPUs, leading to lag at peak times. Premium hosts (A$10-59/mo) like GTX Gaming use dedicated Australian-region resources, enterprise hardware, and proper DDoS protection.

GTX Gaming pricing examples (AU, AUD, monthly):

  • A$3.72 — 1GB Dirt — testing, 2-5 vanilla players
  • A$7.63 — 2GB Sand — small SMP, 5-10 vanilla players
  • A$15.25 — 4GB Iron (most popular) — 10-15 players + light plugins
  • A$22.88 — 6GB Redstone — modded starter, ~15 players
  • A$30.51 — 8GB Emerald — bigger plugins or mid-size modpacks
  • A$45.76 — 12GB Zeus — large modpacks (RLCraft, ATM9)
  • A$61.21 — 16GB Titan — heavy modpacks, 30+ players

All plans include unlimited slots, instant setup, DDoS protection, automatic backups, free subdomain, and 24/7 support. There are no setup fees or contracts — billing is monthly and you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel any time.

What Hardware Does Minecraft Server Hosting Need?

Minecraft is a single-threaded game — almost all the heavy work runs on one CPU core. That means raw clock speed matters far more than core count. Cheap hosts often use older Xeons running at 2-3GHz; the ticks-per-second on a 30-player server suffers visibly. GTX Gaming servers run on:

  • Intel Core i9-13900K (5.7GHz boost) for maximum single-thread performance
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X for high core-count modded workloads
  • DDR5-5600 ECC memory — fastest available, error-corrected for stability
  • NVMe Gen5 SSDs in RAID configuration — chunk loads happen in single-digit milliseconds
  • 10Gbps uplinks with enterprise DDoS protection capable of mitigating multi-Tbps attacks

This is the same class of hardware the largest public Minecraft networks (Hypixel, 2b2t-style anarchy servers) run on, and it's what makes the difference between a smooth 20 TPS and a lag-spiked 14 TPS server.

Locations for Minecraft Server Hosting in Australia

Latency is the silent killer of multiplayer Minecraft. Even 100ms of ping makes PvP feel sluggish and makes redstone contraptions misbehave. To minimise it, GTX Gaming runs Minecraft server hosting from an Australian datacentre in Sydney (typically <20ms ping for NSW, Victoria, and Queensland players, <50ms across the rest of Australia and New Zealand), plus 10 additional global locations including the USA (New York, Dallas, Los Angeles), Canada (Toronto), UK (London), Germany (Frankfurt), and Singapore. Use the live ping test above to find the lowest-latency location for your group, then deploy there with one click.

Ready to Rent Your Minecraft Server in Australia?

Whether you're an Australian group after a small vanilla world for friends, a modded RLCraft server for a hardcore community, or a 30-slot SMP with custom plugins, GTX Gaming has the right plan. Choose from the pricing table above, or use the plan picker wizard for a personalised recommendation. Your server is live in under 60 seconds, backed by a 24-hour money-back guarantee.

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