What is MCHosts?
Getting Started
18 May 2026 · By Josh P
MCHosts is an Australian Minecraft server hosting platform. We run the hardware so you can focus on running your server - no port forwarding, no VMs to manage, no firewall rules. Your server is available online 24/7 from the moment you purchase.
What you get
- A dedicated Minecraft: Java Edition server running in the cloud
- A permanent server address (
yourname.mchosts.co) that never changes - A full web-based control panel for managing your server without any technical knowledge
- Automatic provisioning - your server is ready within minutes of purchase
Hosting plans
MCHosts offers 8 plans, named after Minecraft materials in order of size:
| Tier | Best for |
|---|---|
| Sand | First server, small friend groups |
| Cobblestone | Small communities |
| Iron | Growing servers with plugins or light mods |
| Redstone | Medium communities |
| Gold | Larger servers or modpacks |
| Emerald | High-player-count servers |
| Diamond | Large modpacks, heavy plugin stacks |
| Netherite | Maximum performance |
See the Plans page for a full comparison of RAM, storage, and pricing.
Key References
| Main site | mchosts.com.au |
| Control panel | control-panel.mchosts.com.au |
What MCHosts does not include
- Bedrock Edition support (Java Edition only)
- A domain name (you can bring your own - see Setting up a custom domain)
- Managed backups beyond your plan's included local backup slots (off-site backup is available as an add-on)
Ready to get started?
Head to mchosts.com.au/plans to pick a plan and purchase your first server.
