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Power your Minecraft worlds with Spudzware's fast infrastructure, low-latency networking, reliable hardware, and a control panel made for players.

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WHY SPUDZWARE

Built to keep your world online.

Everything you need to launch and run a Minecraft server without fighting your hosting provider.

Fast Setup

Deploy a server quickly with an easy-to-use control panel.

24/7 Uptime

Reliable infrastructure designed to keep your community connected.

Low Latency

Fast NVMe storage and optimized resources for responsive gameplay.

Easy to Use

Manage files, players, mods, plugins, backups, and settings from one place.

SPUDZWARE KNOWLEDGE

Run a better Minecraft server.

Hosting is more than pressing Start. Our public guides explain the parts that usually cause problems β€” choosing server software, keeping RAM under control, installing compatible mods, protecting a world, and getting Java, Bedrock, or QuestCraft players connected.

01

Server setup from scratch

Pick the right loader, version, plan, and first settings without rebuilding the server later.

Read setup guide β†’ 02

RAM & performance

Understand view distance, simulation distance, chunk generation, entities, and why memory rises while exploring.

Read performance guide β†’ 03

Mods, plugins & modpacks

Learn the difference between Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Paper/Purpur, and how to avoid version mismatches.

Read add-on guide β†’ 04

Worlds & backups

Move an existing world safely, verify uploads, use downloads, and keep independent backup copies.

Read world guide β†’ 05

Java, Bedrock & QuestCraft

Know which address to use and what changes when Geyser/Floodgate crossplay is enabled.

Read joining guide β†’ HELP

SPUDZWARE Help Center

Short platform-specific instructions for power controls, plans, worlds, backups, resource packs, and common errors.

Open Help Center β†’ 06

How SPUDZWARE hosting works

A first-party explanation of the control panel, game node, routing, safe shutdowns, backups, and resource protection.

See how the platform works β†’ 07

Server startup troubleshooting

Read the first useful error, separate loader problems from world problems, and recover without randomly deleting files.

Read troubleshooting guide β†’ 08

Security & permissions

OP access, allowlists, online mode, plugin permissions, backups, and safer admin habits for community servers.

Read security guide β†’ 09

Maintenance checklist

A repeatable routine for updates, backups, logs, storage, performance, and testing before players return.

Read maintenance guide β†’
Written for the way SPUDZWARE actually works.

These are not generic hosting articles. The examples match SPUDZWARE features such as account-wide plans, verified CurseForge/Modrinth installs, safe world shutdown, RAM protection, and the network information shown in the control panel.

SPUDZWARE COMMUNITY

Need help? We've got your back.

Join the official Discord for support, troubleshooting, updates, and the community.

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SPUDZWARE CREATORS

Content Creator Leaderboard

Approved creators streaming and posting with SPUDZWARE servers.

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01 / FREE HOSTING

Start your server.
Pay nothing.

Our ad-supported free plan gives you the essentials to get a Minecraft world online without spending a cent.

FREE FOREVER
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  • βœ“ Up to 2GB RAM
  • βœ“ Easy server control panel
  • βœ“ Basic mod & plugin support
  • βœ“ Instant deployment
  • βœ“ NVMe-powered storage
  • βœ“ Community support
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WHAT THE FREE PLAN IS FOR

A real server, with sensible limits.

The Free plan is aimed at small worlds, testing, learning server administration, and playing with a few friends. You still get the same control-panel workflow for starting and stopping the server, selecting compatible software, managing a world, and changing supported settings. The main difference is the amount of compute and memory available to the server.

Minecraft can use far more memory while generating new terrain than it does while everyone stays around an already-loaded base. On a smaller plan, keeping view distance reasonable and avoiding large numbers of always-loaded chunks makes a noticeable difference. If a server grows into a larger community or a heavy modpack, moving to a paid account plan gives it more headroom without requiring a new world.

Keep exploration smooth

New chunks are expensive. If players fly quickly into unexplored terrain, Minecraft has to generate and save many chunks at once. Lower view distance, avoid extreme elytra exploration during busy periods, and consider pregenerating terrain before a large event.

Choose software for the job

Vanilla is the simplest option. Paper/Purpur is useful when you want plugins and extra performance controls. Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt are for modded servers and should match the exact Minecraft and loader versions required by the mods you install.

Back up anything important

A hosted copy should not be your only copy. Download important worlds after major builds or use the available backup tools. SPUDZWARE saves the Minecraft world before a normal stop, but independent backups are still the safest protection against mistakes or incompatible mods.

Learn how to reduce RAM use β†’World and backup guide β†’
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02 / ACCOUNT PLANS

One plan.
Your account.

Paid subscriptions belong to your Spudzware account β€” not one specific Minecraft server. Every successful payment unlocks exactly 30 days, and the next successful renewal adds another 30 days.

SPUDZWARE Β· 30-DAY BILLING Secure Stripe billing is active.

Plans run for 30 days per successful payment. We notify you 7 days before expiry, and failed renewals receive a 2-day grace period before the paid entitlement is canceled.

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Starter

$7.99 / 30 days

Great for small communities and vanilla servers.

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Performance

$14.99 / 30 days

More resources for growing communities and modded gameplay.

8GB RAM4 vCPU CPU100GB NVMe30 Players+
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Ultimate

$29.99 / 30 days

Maximum performance for large communities and heavy modpacks. Subscription only β€” not redeemable with rewards.

16GB RAM6 vCPU CPU200GB NVMeUnlimited Players*
ACCOUNT PLAN DISCOUNT

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Owner-generated codes can apply to Starter, Performance, Ultimate, or all paid account plans. Codes are checked securely before Stripe checkout.

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*Player capacity depends on server software, configuration, and workload.

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PERMANENT SERVER CAPACITY

2 extra server slots Β· $5 once

Add two permanent active-server slots to your SPUDZWARE account. This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Deleted servers in Trash do not use active slots.

03 / SUPPORT & COMMUNITY

We're here when
you need us.

Need help with a Minecraft server, control panel, setup, or billing? Our staff and community are ready to help.

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Minecraft Help

Get assistance with server setup, versions, mods, plugins, worlds, and configuration.

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Control Panel

Need help deploying, managing files, restarting your server, or changing settings? Ask us.

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Questions about paid plans, upgrades, renewals, or account issues can be handled by our team.

BEFORE YOU OPEN A TICKET

Three checks solve a lot of server problems.

First, look at the server status and recent log output. A server that is still starting is different from one that has stopped with an error. Second, confirm that the Minecraft version, loader, mods, and plugins actually belong together. Third, check the resource side: RAM pressure, aggressive view/simulation distance, large entity counts, and fast chunk generation can make an otherwise healthy server feel unresponsive.

Server will not start

Check the log for a missing dependency, wrong loader version, unsupported Java requirement, or a mod built for another Minecraft release. If the problem started immediately after adding a file, remove that file first instead of repeatedly forcing restarts.

Server is lagging

Separate network lag from server tick lag. If chat and movement pause for everyone at once, inspect server load, chunk generation, entities, farms, and add-ons. High ping for only one player points more toward that player's connection.

Players cannot join

Use the exact address shown in the Network tab. Java and QuestCraft normally use the Java route. Bedrock crossplay uses the Bedrock host and UDP port shown for a Geyser/Floodgate server; do not assume the Java port will work for Bedrock.

Open the Help Center β†’Browse detailed guides β†’
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OFFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Who owns SPUDZWARE?

Dπ’Ÿ3𝒸4π“Ž_𝒦1𝓃𝑔πŸ₯” / aka Spuddy and Skul10

Search-friendly name: D3c4y_K1ng (aka Spuddy) and Skul10.
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β€” Online β€” Members

Real member counts from our Discord. Join for support, server help, updates, giveaways, and Spudzware news.

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SUPPORT SPUDZWARE

Support SPUDZWARE
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Help us expand SPUDZWARE with more game-node capacity and stronger hardware for the community.

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Help power the next SPUDZWARE node.

Support payments are processed securely through Stripe and automatically update the total above after payment is confirmed.

Support payments help fund SPUDZWARE hardware and infrastructure. They are voluntary support payments and do not provide ownership, equity, or an investment return.

CONTENT CREATOR PROGRAM

Stream with
SPUDZWARE.

Approved creators get a Content Creator badge and one Streamer Server with an extra 2GB of RAM. Discord must be linked before applying.

HOW IT WORKS

A real review, not an automatic badge.

The Creator Program is for people who actually use SPUDZWARE in their content. Applications include the creator profile, follower/subscriber count, links to SPUDZWARE-related content, and the server the creator wants to use as their Streamer Server. A linked Discord account is required so the application can be tied to the correct SPUDZWARE account.

Applications are reviewed manually by the SPUDZWARE owners. The public profile and submitted links are checked before approval instead of granting benefits from a number typed into a form. If approved, the creator receives the Content Creator badge and can select one eligible Streamer Server for the creator RAM bonus shown by the program.

AFTER APPROVAL

The server stays under the creator's control.

The creator can keep managing the selected server through the normal SPUDZWARE control panel. Creator integrations such as the Streamer Server RCON controls are shown only to approved creators and server owners. RCON credentials should be treated like a password because they can provide command-level access to the Minecraft server.

The public leaderboard is meant to highlight approved creators using the platform, while account, server, and integration controls stay private. If program requirements change, the live application panel is the current source of truth.

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SERVER DEPLOYMENT

Create your
server.

Use the guided setup to deploy a new Minecraft server. Your existing servers stay in My Servers.

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STEP 1 / MOD LOADER

Choose your server software.

STEP 2 / MINECRAFT VERSION

Select a Minecraft version.

Versions are fetched live from Mojang and kept updated automatically. The minimum selectable release is 1.14.

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STEP 3 / MODS, PLUGINS, CROSSPLAY & ACCESS

Customize your server.

Choose only compatible add-ons. Spudzware sends the selected IDs to ServerPC; the Python bridge resolves and installs the correct files for the selected loader and Minecraft version.

Select a server software first.
Bedrock/mobile players join through Geyser/Floodgate. The backend should install only versions compatible with the selected Minecraft release.
⚠ Security warning: cracked mode sets online-mode=false, so usernames can be impersonated. SPUDZWARE preserves and synchronizes known player save identities when you switch authentication modes, but cracked mode is still less secure.
STEP 4 / SERVER & PLAN

Give your server a home.

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NOTIFICATIONS

Your Spudzware
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Rewards, account changes, server-plan updates, Discord linking, and important dashboard messages now live here instead of inside the server dashboard.

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FAQ

Questions,
answered.

Fast answers for server creation, Java/Bedrock joining, backups, mods, worlds, and account management.

Who owns SPUDZWARE?

SPUDZWARE is owned by Dπ’Ÿ3𝒸4π“Ž_𝒦1𝓃𝑔πŸ₯” / aka Spuddy and Skul10. For search engines and plain-text references, the ownership is also written as D3c4y_K1ng (aka Spuddy) and Skul10. Read the official About page β†—

How do Java players join?

Use the Java address shown in the Network tab. Spudzware routes the hostname through the Minecraft gateway automatically.

How do Bedrock players join a Geyser server?

Use the Bedrock hostname and the exact UDP port shown in the Network tab. Your home router must forward that UDP port to the ServerPC. Cloudflare HTTP tunnels do not proxy Minecraft Bedrock UDP traffic.

Why does Bedrock use a different port?

Each Geyser server needs its own UDP listener. Spudzware gives crossplay servers a unique UDP port so multiple Geyser servers can run at the same time.

Can I download my world?

Yes. Open Worlds and download a ZIP copy. Your hosted world stays in place.

How do automatic Google Drive backups work?

Link Google Drive from Account or a server's Backups tab, then enable the 24-hour backup switch. Spudzware creates a local ZIP and uploads it to a Spudzware Backups folder in your Drive.

Can I use mods and plugins?

Yes. The Mods/Plugins tab filters compatible projects for the server loader and Minecraft version.

Does stopping save my world?

Yes. Spudzware asks Minecraft to save before shutting down. Scheduled backups also flush world data before creating the archive.

How do account plans work?

Paid Starter, Performance, and Ultimate subscriptions belong to your Spudzware account. Each successful Stripe payment activates exactly 30 days. A successful renewal adds another 30 days. Spudzware notifies you 7 days before expiry, and a failed renewal gets a 2-day grace period before cancellation. Ultimate cannot be earned through rewards.

How do Reward Servers work?

20 reward points gives a 4GB RAM / 50GB storage Reward Server for 7 days. 60 points gives the same Reward Server for 30 days. Reward Server time starts when the temporary server is created.

What happens to inactive servers?

Free servers use the 30-day inactivity policy and receive a 7-day deletion warning. Servers protected by an active paid account plan are exempt from inactivity deletion. If the paid plan later expires and is not renewed within its 2-day billing grace period, those servers return to Free resources and begin a fresh 30-day inactivity window.

How does paid billing renew?

Stripe bills new subscriptions on a 30-day cycle. Each successful payment grants 30 days of paid access. Seven days before expiry, Spudzware adds a warning to Notifications. If a renewal is unpaid at expiry, a 2-day grace period starts; after that the paid entitlement is canceled.

What happens after the ServerPC restarts?

Docker and your configured containers can start automatically, while the named Cloudflare tunnel keeps the same API hostname.

NEED MORE THAN A SHORT ANSWER?

Read the Minecraft hosting guides.

The guide library goes deeper on server setup, performance, add-ons, world safety, and Java/Bedrock/QuestCraft joining.

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