Host Recommendations?

[HalestormXV]

Anyone have a list of some nice and decent hosts. Even if you have a referral code. I'm looking for some nice Budget deals to run some modpack servers. (Yes with an S) ideally since I plan to have it be multi-server it would have to be a VPS/Dedicated. Preferably I'd like to start with a VPS since Dedicated can go for a decent penny. Now I know the list is HUGE. But that is why I am posting here because maybe this can become a sticky as a good point of reference for new server owners.

 

Currently I am using BeastNode and they are awesome. But I like to test out the waters as well. And BeastNode's VPS package although REALLY nice priced, unfortunately caps at 4G. I am looking for I guess one would say more RAM thus being able to run multiple servers efficiently/effectively.

Edited February 9, 2015 by HalestormXV

[Roversword]

So wait....you are looking to RUN your servers or to host your modpacks (for downloads). As I understand you are looking for hosts/servers which RUN your servers where people connect and play...

In this case I'd say you might not be very happy with a virtual system (as you said, you wanted to run servers(sic!)), but rather with a dedicated one. Unless of course, you want to get a package from a hoster for each server.

 

I'd personally would recommend to get a dedicated server. As minecraft runs single threaded, you may be able to run several servers on one dedicated (depending on what you choose).

 

Now, question is: Where are you located (Americas or EU)? And what are you willing to pay?

 

-> I have a dedicated server at a German company which I was able to get in an auction for half the price. The auction is always on, the offers differ time to time (naturally).

[HalestormXV]

I should have been more precise. Yes I am just curious to know if anyone is aware of some decent well priced hosts for servers to run minecraft so people can connect and play. I know dedicated boxes can be quite expensive but they also are the best on the tier. As you stated with enough ram and it (minecraft) being single threaded you can probably run a few servers. 

 

No I'm not really looking to buy multiple packages from a hosting company as that would be overly expensive. I figured VPS would be the best bet because you can easily create multiple directories with different installs of your server and just run them, or am I wrong in thinking that? (Naturally you would have to adjust the ports most likely since multiple servers cannot run on the same port.) I assumed a VPS would be a nice starting point as it is cheaper then most dedicated boxes granted its limitations. Some VPS services can offer you 8GB of RAM with an 8 core possessor as depicted here: https://demonvps.com/ssd-vps-hosting/ 

 

However, a dedicated box for a decent price is always nice also. As for my location I am in the Americas and a budget I am looking for is around 60 - 180 a month. Preferably I would like a package plan so I could pay semi-annually or annually etc.

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I should have been more precise. Yes I am just curious to know if anyone is aware of some decent well priced hosts for servers to run minecraft so people can connect and play. I know dedicated boxes can be quite expensive but they also are the best on the tier. As you stated with enough ram and it (minecraft) being single threaded you can probably run a few servers. 

 

No I'm not really looking to buy multiple packages from a hosting company as that would be overly expensive. I figured VPS would be the best bet because you can easily create multiple directories with different installs of your server and just run them, or am I wrong in thinking that? (Naturally you would have to adjust the ports most likely since multiple servers cannot run on the same port.) I assumed a VPS would be a nice starting point as it is cheaper then most dedicated boxes granted its limitations. Some VPS services can offer you 8GB of RAM with an 8 core possessor as depicted here: https://demonvps.com/ssd-vps-hosting/ 

 

However, a dedicated box for a decent price is always nice also. As for my location I am in the Americas and a budget I am looking for is around 60 - 180 a month. Preferably I would like a package plan so I could pay semi-annually or annually etc.

I dont want to be offense but you should think twice about rent a dedicated root server. It seems like you dont realy know how to work with servers and linux.

 

You dont realy need VPS for multiple mc servers because on a root you can do multiple directions (/home/user/mc1 /home/user/mc2 etc.). Your problem will be that you dont have enought IP adresses. If you rent multiple of them for your root you can add them all to one system and every IP would have his own minecraft 25565 port. You just have to put in the IP in the server.properties to change that it doesnt run on the default IP.

 

As said: Think twice about it, you will have a lot of work and maybe problems with the law because of your hijacked servers (just if you dont realy know what you are doing). Maybe it would be better to rent some gameservers

[HalestormXV]

I dont want to be offense but you should think twice about rent a dedicated root server. It seems like you dont realy know how to work with servers and linux.

 

You dont realy need VPS for multiple mc servers because on a root you can do multiple directions (/home/user/mc1 /home/user/mc2 etc.). Your problem will be that you dont have enought IP adresses. If you rent multiple of them for your root you can add them all to one system and every IP would have his own minecraft 25565 port. You just have to put in the IP in the server.properties to change that it doesnt run on the default IP.

 

As said: Think twice about it, you will have a lot of work and maybe problems with the law because of your hijacked servers (just if you dont realy know what you are doing). Maybe it would be better to rent some gameservers 

 

 

 

No offence taken. I actually run three servers atm. One on a VPS. An two on MC Gamerserver packages (I.E. BeastNode). I am simply looking for a way to run three servers still but consolidated and on one plan. Perhaps I am not being clear or am just not understanding. With 3 Game servers I have no root access, so I cannot create different directories, or run a website (linked specifically to that server, of course I could always use a 3rd part webhost company), and things of that nature. Essentially by running with a GameServer I am an Administrator and not an owner/leasee and thus am restricted with what I can do.

 

On the other hand, with my current VPS I have full root access. That is what I use to run my solder repo, various scripts, did an installation of LAMP, etc. Unfortunately that VPS is restricted to 4GB. With my VPS I also run a server on my it and have total control over it. I have created various shell scripts for autobackup, restarters, crash detectors, an optimized launcher, etc. Various thing that normally come inherent in purchasing a GameServer. I am allowed to do this (the consumer is allowed to do this) because I own the VPS, or in some cases, that portion of the VPS and have root access to it. What I am looking for is a way to consolidate. Perhaps have one good solid VPS (like the link above) or one Dedicated Box on one bill with multiple servers. Granted I may need to purchase more IPs or whathaveyou and assign the different servers to different IPs (for example my current VPS box has two IP addresses, so theoretically I could run two servers off of it) even though they are running off the same box, but I am not at that stage yet. I am just looking for a good hosting plan in general that is affordable. And perhaps this thread would be able to compile a list of good Hosting companies. 

 

I am not sure what you mean by running into issues with the law along with hijacked servers. Perhaps I am misunderstanding terms or just mis-communicating in general.

Edited February 10, 2015 by HalestormXV

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No offence taken. I actually run three servers atm. One on a VPS. An two on MC Gamerserver packages (I.E. BeastNode). I am simply looking for a way to run three servers still but consolidated and on one plan. Perhaps I am not being clear or am just not understanding. With 3 Game servers I have no root access, so I cannot create different directories, or run a website (linked specifically to that server, of course I could always use a 3rd part webhost company), and things of that nature. Essentially by running with a GameServer I am an Administrator and not an owner/leasee and thus am restricted with what I can do.

 

On the other hand, with my current VPS I have full root access. That is what I use to run my solder repo, various scripts, did an installation of LAMP, etc. Unfortunately that VPS is restricted to 4GB. With my VPS I also run a server on my it and have total control over it. I have created various shell scripts for autobackup, restarters, crash detectors, an optimized launcher, etc. Various thing that normally come inherent in purchasing a GameServer. I am allowed to do this (the consumer is allowed to do this) because I own the VPS, or in some cases, that portion of the VPS and have root access to it. What I am looking for is a way to consolidate. Perhaps have one good solid VPS (like the link above) or one Dedicated Box on one bill with multiple servers. Granted I may need to purchase more IPs or whathaveyou and assign the different servers to different IPs (for example my current VPS box has two IP addresses, so theoretically I could run two servers off of it) even though they are running off the same box, but I am not at that stage yet. I am just looking for a good hosting plan in general that is affordable. And perhaps this thread would be able to compile a list of good Hosting companies. 

 

I am not sure what you mean by running into issues with the law along with hijacked servers. Perhaps I am misunderstanding terms or just mis-communicating in general.

 

All good, seems like I was wrong.

 

Maybe look at OVH or SoYouStart (also OVH). They have cheap hardware and a DDoS protection (more or less).

[Roversword]

Sorry, being in Europe I am afraid I am not much help in finding a good/affordable root server.

 

But I still stand with having a dedicated root server with enough RAM for your situation. That would be my recommendation.

You always could use different ports (instead of renting more IP addresses) which makes things a little less expensive.

 

Good luck

[ChatFawkes]

I'd suggest OVH Kimsufi (if you can manage to nab one before they get sold out )

[HalestormXV]

Oh my, those OVH' packages seem quite nice. Wow. I might lease one out for a month just to try it out.