Fast server creation
Create an account, choose your server type and version, and get a connection address. See the full steps on How it works.
Create and manage a Minecraft server with clear, guided steps
Start a Java or Bedrock/Nukkit server, manage it from a simple dashboard, invite friends, and learn the basics of safe server ownership. Free-tier limits are explained clearly before you begin.
Free plan available
Java & Bedrock support
Auto shutdown saves resources
Coin-based extensions
Control panel preview
Server overview
Server status
Online
Players11/20
Connect address
PortalMine.Com
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What you can do
- Create a server
- Start/Stop
- Upload files
- View logs
Need details? Read How it works or check FAQ.
Free to start
Create a server without paying upfront. Coins are used for time extensions and actions.
Beginner friendly
No complex setup. The dashboard shows the address, status, timer, and controls clearly.
Fair resource use
Idle shutdown keeps free servers available for more players and communities.
Quick help
FAQ, status, contact, and policy pages are available before and after login.
Everything you need to host with less stress
PortalMine keeps the core actions simple: create a server, copy the address, start or stop it, manage files, and extend time when needed. For availability updates, visit our Status page.
Java & Bedrock support
PortalMine is designed to work with popular Java server ecosystems and light configurations. For compatibility details, check the FAQ.
Transparent policies
Clear terms, privacy pages, and a public status page help users trust 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
- • Learn the setup: How it works
- • Common questions: FAQ
- • Platform updates: Status
- • About PortalMine: About
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.
A practical home for small Minecraft communities
PortalMine is designed for people who want to share a Minecraft world without learning server administration first. The platform combines a guided server-creation flow with a dashboard for everyday tasks such as starting and stopping a server, checking its state, copying the connection address, reviewing logs, and managing files. The free model is intended for friend groups, private worlds, classrooms, testing, and small communities rather than large commercial networks.
Free hosting always involves limits. PortalMine uses session timers, idle shutdown, player limits, and resource controls so that available capacity can be shared fairly. These limits are explained before users create a server. A server owner should still keep local backups of important worlds, monitor plugins and mods, and understand that free infrastructure cannot provide the same guarantees as a dedicated paid machine.
Best forFriends, small communities, learning, and temporary test servers.
Not designed forLarge public networks, heavy modpacks, business-critical hosting, or guaranteed 24/7 capacity.
Before you beginChoose Java or Bedrock, decide who can join, and keep a backup plan for valuable worlds.
What happens after you create a server?
The dashboard displays the server state, remaining session time, connection information, and available controls. When installation is still running, wait for the status to change before trying to join. Once online, copy the exact address shown in the panel. Java players normally enter a hostname, while Bedrock players may also need a port.
After the first successful connection, configure a whitelist for a private world, grant operator permissions only to trusted people, and create a backup before installing plugins or changing versions.
Responsible free hosting
Resource controls are not only cost-saving tools; they protect the experience for everyone. Idle shutdown releases unused capacity, sensible view-distance settings reduce lag, and player limits prevent a small server from becoming overloaded. Server owners can help by removing unused plugins, limiting always-loaded chunks, reducing excessive entities, and planning restarts after major configuration changes.
Minecraft hosting terms in plain English
Server software
The program that runs the world. Java examples include Vanilla-compatible software and plugin-oriented options. PortalMine’s Bedrock option uses Nukkit.
Version
The Minecraft release your server accepts. Players usually need a compatible game version unless the server uses a compatibility layer.
Whitelist
A list of approved player names. It is one of the simplest ways to protect a private server from strangers.
World backup
A separate copy of world files that can be restored after corruption, a bad plugin update, accidental deletion, or a version problem.
Independent service notice
PortalMine is an independent hosting service. Minecraft is a trademark and product of Mojang Studios, and Mojang Studios is part of Microsoft. PortalMine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to Mojang Studios or Microsoft.
Owner education
Practical guides for running a safer server
Read focused tutorials on edition choice, connection details, performance, backups, updates, and moderation.