Free Minecraft Server Hosting — Start in Minutes

PortalMine helps you create a Minecraft server without complicated setup. Use a simple web panel to manage your server, invite friends, and keep your community running. For transparency, we maintain clear policies and a public status page.

How it works View FAQ
Fast setup and beginner-friendly workflow
Supports popular server types and light configurations
Clear policies and basic security practices
Learn more: About · Status · Privacy

Panel preview

Server overview

Ready
Server status
Online
Players11/20
Connect address
PortalMine.Com
What you can do
  • Create a server
  • Start/Stop
  • Upload files
  • View logs
Need details? Read How it works or check FAQ.

Features built for simple, reliable hosting

PortalMine focuses on clarity and usability: understandable setup steps, straightforward policies, and pages that help users troubleshoot. For availability updates, visit our Status page.

Fast setup workflow

Create an account, choose your server type and version, and get a connection address. See the full steps on How it works.

Popular server types

PortalMine is designed to work with popular Java server ecosystems and light configurations. For compatibility details, check the FAQ.

Transparent policies

Clear terms and privacy information help users understand how the platform works. Read Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Use cases

PortalMine is suitable for friend groups, small communities, quick test servers, and learning environments. If you need enterprise-grade scaling, consider dedicated hosting.

Questions? Contact support.

Helpful resources

Quick answers

For a complete list of questions and detailed answers, open the full FAQ page.

Is PortalMine free?

PortalMine offers free hosting intended for small servers. Resource limits may apply to ensure fair use and stability.

Do you support plugins or mods?

Depending on server type, you can use plugins or mods. Read more in FAQ.

How do I get help?

If you need help, check the documentation pages or contact support.

What makes a server run well (and what to start with)

Most Minecraft server problems come from a few predictable causes: too many heavy mods/plugins, view distance set too high, or version mismatches between players and the server. If you are starting from zero, begin with a simple setup and grow gradually.

Start with Paper/Purpur (Java)

If you want plugins and a smoother experience, Paper or Purpur is usually the best starting point. Keep plugins minimal at first.

Read plugin basics →

Modded? Choose Fabric/Forge

For modpacks and custom gameplay, you need a mod loader. Fabric is often lighter; Forge is common for big modpacks.

Read modded setup →

Invite friends without confusion

Write one join message with address, edition, version, and whitelist info. Clear info prevents most connection issues.

Read join checklist →

PortalMine is designed for friends, classrooms, and testing. For large public servers, you may need a dedicated plan and extra moderation.

Start a server in 3 minutes

  1. Create an account and choose Java or Bedrock.
  2. Pick a version (vanilla, Paper/Purpur, or modded where available).
  3. Press Start, then share your IP/domain with friends.

New to hosting? Read our beginner guides on the Blog and the step‑by‑step checklist on How it works.

Fair use & what “free” means

Free hosting is shared hosting. Your server gets a slice of CPU/RAM/network, and heavy workloads (huge modpacks, constant chunk loading, massive redstone farms) can hit limits. Our goal is to give a smooth experience for small groups and testing, with clear upgrade paths when you grow.

  • Best for: friends, SMP testing, small communities, event servers.
  • Not ideal for: very large public hubs, extreme modpacks, or 24/7 heavy automation.
  • Tip: optimize view‑distance, use Paper/Purpur, and keep backups.

See plan details on Plans & limits and common fixes in our FAQ.

Trust & transparency

We publish maintenance and incident notes on the Status page, and we keep our policies public: Privacy, Terms, and Cookies. If you have a question about data handling or ads, contact us anytime.