Host Minecraft on an OVHcloud VPS
What is a Minecraft VPS?
The world-renowned sandbox survival game, Minecraft, is iconic for its bright, block-shaped 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 renting a flat, not 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 many 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.
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 datacentre located as close as possible to you and your users. For example, if your group is based in the UK, you should order from our London datacentre. If your group is spread across various European countries, choose a centrally located datacentre to reduce latency and improve performance for all users.
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Tip 2: Consider the future trajectory of your business
OVHcloud’s Minecraft VPS hosting is an excellent option for getting started with game hosting. However, it’s important to consider your long-term infrastructure needs and how to best scale to meet them. Are you a business or reseller looking to provide gaming services to your customers? We recommend checking out our dedicated Game servers for your game server needs. For large-scale game hosting, you can opt for our Game dedicated servers; they feature built-in OVHcloud Anti-DDoS protection.
Tip 3: Check out plug-and-play options
If manually configuring Minecraft is unfamiliar or seems daunting, consider using Minecraft plug-and-play options on your VPS. Standard root access makes these incredibly easy to install. Add-ons and extra features give you a richer, more independent gaming experience.
“I host Minecraft on OVHcloud servers for my community to play together. These incredibly fast and stable servers deliver high-quality gameplay.”
Master Papou, Twitch streamer and OVHcloud Ambassador
* Our VPS solutions in the Asia-Pacific region (Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney) come with a set monthly 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 this, the bandwidth is capped at 10 Mbps.