Minecraft Server Hosting FAQ for India
Answers about free Minecraft hosting without a payment card, credit usage, server software, plugins, mods, automatic stop and data safety.
Common Questions from Indian Players and Admins
Is Ametistos Minecraft server hosting free in India?
Yes. Ametistos includes a free basic Minecraft server for smaller worlds and does not require an international payment card to begin. Higher memory and compute configurations are optional and use account credits while the server runs.
Do I need a credit card or international payment method?
No. Registration and the free basic server require no payment card at all. Credits are only needed later if you choose to boost RAM beyond the free tier, and you only pay for the hours the server actually runs.
How are Minecraft server credits calculated?
Boosted resources use 1 credit per configured GB of RAM per running hour. A 2 GB server uses 2 credits per hour, a 4 GB server uses 4, and a 6 GB server uses 6. The configuration screen shows the estimate before changes are saved.
What Minecraft server types are supported?
Ametistos supports common Java server software including Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, Folia, Forge, Fabric, NeoForge and Mohist — the same software behind most modpacks popular in Indian Minecraft communities. Available builds depend on the Minecraft version.
Can my whole Discord server or friend group play together?
Capacity depends on RAM, CPU, Minecraft version, software, world activity, view distance, plugins and mods. Set a sensible player limit, watch live resource statistics and increase resources only when the server actually needs them.
Can I install custom plugins, mods and datapacks?
Yes. Use the Mods and Plugins catalog to browse compatible content and manage server files when needed. Paper-family servers use plugins, while Fabric and Forge use mods. Datapacks and software changes can require a restart or full reset.
Can Ametistos stop an empty server automatically?
Yes. Server settings include automatic-stop switches and configurable initial and empty-server timeouts, so a server nobody is using overnight does not keep spending credits.
Does Ametistos provide automatic backups?
Not during the current alpha MVP. Automatic backups are planned for a later stage. Download important worlds and files before full resets, software changes, datapack operations or any destructive action.
Can I share server access without sharing my password?
Yes. Invite an existing Ametistos user from Access and assign separate permissions for server controls, console, files and settings. The owner can modify or remove access later.
Can I move a Minecraft world from another host to Ametistos?
You can move compatible world and server files through the file-management workflow. Stop the source server first, download a complete copy, match the Minecraft and loader versions on Ametistos, then upload and verify the files before starting.