What is Hosting?

Hosting means renting space and computer power on a web server to store files and make them accessible on the Internet. But there are different kinds of hosting.

Web Hosting, VPS Hosting, Dedicated Server Hosting, Email Hosting, and Game Server Hosting are some of them. Each of these different types of hosting provides a different service for end users. For example, if you want to host a website, you need to use Web Hosting, and if you want to host a game, you need to choose Game Server Hosting.

What are the main types of hosting?

Each type of hosting is built for a different job, so picking the right one saves you money and avoids performance problems later. Web Hosting stores the files for a website so anyone can open it in a browser, and it is the most common choice for blogs, portfolios, and small business sites. VPS Hosting gives you a virtual private server, which is a dedicated slice of a larger machine with full root access, so it suits people who need more control and power than shared web hosting can offer.

Cloud Hosting spreads your site or application across a network of servers, so it can scale up during traffic spikes and stay online even if one machine fails. Dedicated Server Hosting rents you an entire physical machine for the highest performance, which is ideal for large websites, busy databases, and heavy applications. Email Hosting runs your mailboxes on a professional mail server, and Game Server Hosting, the type we focus on at EternalZero, runs multiplayer game worlds like Minecraft. Understanding these options makes it much easier to choose where your project should live.

What is a game server?

A game server, at its core, is a central computer or software that runs a multiplayer video game. It acts as the center that collects all the inputs from the players that are connected. Then it processes all the inputs and performs actions in real time, sending synchronized updates back to everything that is connected to the same game instance.

Each different game has its own different process for hosting. For example, when you host a server like FiveM, the process you follow to host that server is completely different from the one you would use for Palworld, Minecraft, or Hytale.

What is Minecraft Hosting?

Minecraft Hosting is the process of running a multiplayer Minecraft server on an online server. So it is a type of Game Server Hosting. It allows players to join the same Minecraft world anytime without needing someone to host the server on their personal computer, which has major drawbacks.

Minecraft Server Hosting costs vary from free to hundreds of dollars per month, depending on the Hosting Provider.

Why Host Your Minecraft Server?

Hosting your own Minecraft server gives you total control over your game world. You can add custom mods, plugins, and datapacks, and set your own world rules. Choose which players get to play on your server and create a world that is truly your own, which a public Minecraft server doesn't allow.

Is this Minecraft Hosting Free?

Yes, EternalZero is completely free. EternalZero allows you to create your own game server at no cost, and you have complete freedom over your game.

What are the differences between free and paid hosting?

The biggest difference is that free hosting costs nothing but provides limited server resources, shows ads on the site, and the server performance is always many tiers below a paid server. Side by side, the two stack up like this:

A paid server charges a regular monthly fee based on the plan you choose and gives you full control over your server, along with a plethora of extra features, like:

• Latest and most powerful hardware
• DDoS protection
• Better networking and latency
• Advanced control panels with easy setup
• More hosting options
• Better integration with other features like domains, websites, and backups
• Global server infrastructure

There are many paid providers, and each charges a different price, ranging from less than a dollar per gigabyte to over 10 dollars per gigabyte.

We recommend checking out Eternal Hosting if you want the best servers and all the features while paying an affordable price.

What is DDoS protection and why does your server need it?

A DDoS attack, short for Distributed Denial of Service, floods your server with fake traffic from many sources at once to knock it offline. Game servers are common targets, because a single upset player can rent a cheap attack and take down an entire community in seconds. DDoS protection sits in front of your server, filters out the malicious traffic, and lets real players through, so your world stays online even while an attack is happening.

Free and budget hosting rarely includes strong protection, which is one of the main reasons cheaper servers go down more often. Premium providers like Eternal Hosting build enterprise-grade DDoS protection into every plan, so your server keeps running when someone tries to take it down.

Do you need a domain for your server?

By default, players join your server using its IP address and a port, which is hard to remember and even harder to share. A domain or subdomain, like play.yourserver.com, replaces that string of numbers with a name people can actually recall. Behind the scenes a DNS record points the domain at your server, and an SRV record can even hide the port so players only type the address.

You do not need a domain to run a server, but it makes your community look more professional and much easier to grow. Many hosts offer free subdomains and built-in DNS management, so you can set one up in a few minutes without buying anything from a separate registrar.

How much does game server hosting cost?

Game server hosting is usually priced by the amount of RAM your server gets, because RAM is what your Minecraft world, your mods, and your player slots all depend on. Budget hosts can start under a dollar per gigabyte of RAM, while premium hosts with faster hardware, better networking, and DDoS protection charge more. Storage type, CPU speed, server location, and backup options all affect the final price as well.

The cheapest option of all is free, which is exactly what EternalZero offers. If you later outgrow a free plan and want guaranteed resources, low latency, and premium features, a paid host like Eternal Hosting gives you all of that at an affordable price per gigabyte.

Which Minecraft server type should you choose?

Minecraft has several server types, and the right one depends on how you want to play. Vanilla runs the game exactly as Mojang made it, Paper and Spigot are optimized builds that add plugin support and better performance, and Forge and Fabric let you run full mod packs. Bedrock Edition uses its own server software so players on phones, consoles, and Windows can join as well.

The good news is that you are not locked into one choice. You can switch between versions and server types at any time with the Version Changer, and install Paper, Forge, plugins, or a full modpack in one click using Mods and Plugins.

How do I start a Minecraft Server?

To create your own Minecraft server, first select the server plan you want to use. Then, after the server is created, you can select the server version you want to use. Once that's complete, simply head over to the console and turn your server on.

You can now join your server with your server IP.

The tools that will help you manage your server:

• Network Manager - Quickly manage your server's network and IP.
• Mods and Plugins - Install any modpack or plugin with just one click.
• Version Changer - Install any Minecraft version with a few simple clicks.
• File Manager - Access all your server files in one place.
• Server Console - Check your server logs live and monitor its performance.