As recorded at collection: play.hosting Minecraft server, 3GB free

play.hosting is a free Minecraft server hosting service operated by YouTuber Tubputers. Sign up to get a server with 3GB of memory and 10GB of storage immediately, with the server location assigned at random. The poster estimates that the CPU is an AMD Ryzen 7950X. The project has been running for a year, and the operator has also shared in a YouTube video how it earns revenue.

Create an account at https://panel.play.hosting/ to have a server generated immediately. Manage the server through the web interface, and upload or download save files and server files directly. You can also use the basic backup and restore features or add multiple users to manage the server together.

Since the servers are overseas, direct connections may not work depending on your region. One case of a failed direct connection from Fujian (福建), China, has been reported. Suggested connection methods include enabling TUN mode in a VPN, which routes all traffic through it, or adding the Java executables (java.exe, javaw.exe) to a program such as Proxifier and configuring traffic to *.minecraftservices.com, *.mojang.com, and *.play.hosting to use the proxy route. The server automatically shuts down if no one connects for 10 minutes. Free users can only use play.hosting subdomains and can create up to 3 ports. Google ads may cover the buttons near the bottom of the screen. If a button cannot be clicked, instructions suggest using the developer tools in a PC browser to remove the ad area.