Low-Latency Performance
NVMe storage and modern CPUs keep chunk generation, world saves, and everyday server ticks responsive.
MINECRAFT JAVA HOSTING
Build Your OwnMinecraft World
Launch a Paper-based Minecraft Java server for SMP, community play, and plugin-ready worlds on fast EU infrastructure, and add Velocity networking when you need routing across DRACO NEST-managed domains and subdomains.
What is Minecraft Hosting on DRACO NEST?
Minecraft on DRACO NEST is focused on Java Edition servers running the Paper runtime. The public rollout also includes Velocity networking for DRACO NEST-managed domains and subdomains, while external/custom domains remain a manual-only path. You still get a stable foundation for vanilla, SMP, and plugin-driven communities, with full access to console, files, backups, and resource scaling in one place.
Java SMP Ready
Run classic survival, private friend servers, or community worlds on a proven Java runtime.
Paper Plugin Base
Paper gives you a strong base for performance and the wider Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper plugin ecosystem.
Community Friendly
Create private whitelist-style worlds or public communities with a clean, stable hosting baseline.
Fast Operations
Provision quickly, manage files and console centrally, and keep backups close before every bigger change.
Built For Stable Java Servers
A focused Minecraft rollout built around Paper as the stable baseline and public Velocity networking for the DRACO NEST-managed scope, without implying capabilities outside the current rollout.
Paper Runtime
Deploy Minecraft Java on Paper for a performance-oriented runtime that fits vanilla and plugin-ready communities.
Automatic Backups
Protect your world with scheduled backups and keep recovery simple when a build or plugin change goes wrong.
Draco AI Support
Use DRACO NEST AI help for diagnostics, file-level guidance, and day-to-day operational assistance.
Server Requirements
Minimum
CPU
2 vCPU Cores
RAM
4 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB NVMe
Network
100 Mbps
Recommended
CPU
4 vCPU Cores
RAM
8 GB RAM
Storage
25 GB NVMe
Network
1 Gbps
Quick Start Tips
1
Start With A Clean World
Launch your first Paper server with a fresh world so you can validate performance and permissions before inviting everyone.
2
Add Plugins Gradually
Install plugins in small batches and keep a backup before each bigger change to isolate bad updates quickly.
3
Watch RAM Headroom
Minecraft Java benefits from clean RAM margins. Leave space for plugins, autosaves, and peak-time chunk activity.
4
Use Backups Before Experiments
Create or verify backups before world edits, plugin swaps, or configuration experiments.
Frequently Asked Questions
The current public DRACO NEST rollout covers Minecraft Java Edition on the Paper runtime and Velocity networking for DRACO NEST-managed domains and subdomains.
Not for Bedrock. The public rollout covers Minecraft Java with Paper and Velocity networking within the DRACO NEST-managed scope, but external/custom domains are still handled manually.
Yes. Paper is designed for plugin-based Java servers. Manage files and server operations through the DRACO NEST panel.
Not in the current public rollout. The active Minecraft track is focused on Paper Java hosting and DRACO NEST-managed Velocity networking, while modpacks are handled separately.
It depends on your plan, world activity, and plugin load. Smaller SMP communities are comfortable on the minimum tier, while busier servers benefit from the recommended spec.
Yes. Automatic backups are part of the Minecraft hosting baseline so you can recover worlds before or after risky changes.
Ready To Launch Your Minecraft Server?
Start with a stable Paper Java setup and add public Velocity networking when you need routing across your DRACO NEST scope.
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