Since the moment Minecraft multiplayer became available, many players have become interested in owning and managing a server of their own for other players to play on.
To some, it's a fun challenge and a way to build a community of new friends; and to others, it can be a business model to make money.
Whichever the case, owning a server requires a lot of dedication and access to a lot of resources for different purposes.
For example, even hosting the server requires a machine that can either be rented from a hosting service, or you can host at home on your own machine.
Non-vanilla servers also require plugins, but luckily for you, we have an article that covers which plugins are the best for any server owner. You can check it out here.
Some websites can make the experience of owning and managing a server easier.
We've compiled a list of the top websites that can help you out and can provide some additional resources.
As one of the first software to provide aid in hosting Minecraft servers, Bukkit maintains a well-curated collection of plugins where you can find almost anything you're looking for.
Ranging from common plugins such as WorldEdit, WorldGuard and Multiverse, to specific ones like enchantment plugins, this website has it all!
A website that can be used by both server owners and Minecraft creators. It contains custom models and assets that can be bought and used to give your server a more "custom" feeling.
There are even special categories for some common plugins such as Cosmetics, MMOCore, and MythicItems, so you don't have to spend too much time looking for the specific asset you want.
Server Lists
Server lists are website that collect Minecraft servers and index them based on popularity and votes.
Putting your server on these lists and encouraging players to vote can increase server traffic.
Some of these websites include
Forum Softwares
Hosting forums on your Minecraft server website is a great way to boost engagement and encourage a sense of closeness within your community.
Some of the more common forum software include
If you're low on money and resources, but you still want to use a good host, Aternos is a host that's completely free.
There are some disadvantages to using it as opposed to higher quality hosts that cost money, but for a new server owner just starting off, or someone who just wants to play with their friends, they provide a good experience. Feel free to check out the blog we wrote on Aternos here. We covered all of its advantages and disadvantages.
That was our list of the best websites for Minecraft server owners to use.
We hope you'll check them out and find something useful.