Minefort offers free Minecraft servers with 1 GB of RAM, reached through its play.minefort.com network, with a plugin manager, FTP and paid plans for more resources.

  • Java
  • Modded
  • DDoS
CPU
Not disclosed
RAM range
1 GB
Locations
Not disclosed
Refund
No refunds
Support
Not disclosed

Minecraft Hosts score

2.4/10

Overall score

  • Price and valueNot rated

    No comparable monthly no-commitment price: not rated.

  • Performance0/10

    CPU model not published

  • Community reviewsNot rated

    No public rating found: not rated.

  • Minecraft features6.5/10

    Confirmed: Java Edition, Paper, mods (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge), included backups · not confirmed: Bedrock Edition, modpacks

  • Support and guarantees2.5/10

    support hours not published · 2 contact channel(s) · no refund announced · free trial or plan

  • Network and locations2/10

    locations not disclosed · anti-DDoS

Score calculated automatically from the data on this page and the public Trustpilot rating, using a published method. Undisclosed information earns no points. How the score works

Our review

Analysis written by Valentin for Minecraft Hosts from the plans and information published by Minefort, checked on October 10, 2026. This is not a hands-on test.

Verdict

Minefort is a free Minecraft host built around its own network: servers are reached through play.minefort.com, where other players can discover them. The free plan only has 1 GB of RAM, is not online 24/7 and is locked after 3 days of inactivity. Paid plans exist, but their prices are not published and purchases cannot be refunded.

Pros

  • Free, no credit card required
  • Visibility through the play.minefort.com network
  • Plugin manager, FTP and backups included

Limitations

  • Only 1 GB of RAM on the free plan
  • Free servers not online 24/7, locked after 3 days of inactivity
  • Paid prices not published, purchases not refundable
  • CPU, storage and locations not published

Best for

  • Small vanilla or plugin servers for a few friends, for free
  • Getting players: servers are listed on the play.minefort.com network
  • Beginners: plugin manager, file manager and simple console

Less suited if

  • Modded servers: 1 GB of RAM and limited mod support
  • A server that stays online: free servers are not 24/7 and lock after 3 days unused
  • Comparing paid prices before signing up: they are not published

Pricing and billing

The free plan costs nothing and needs no credit card. Paid plans are billed every 30 days from a prepaid Minefort balance (Stripe or PayPal), but their prices are not published on the pages checked. Purchases are final: the help centre says plans cannot be cancelled or refunded.

Performance

The free plan has 1 GB of RAM, which the help centre itself names as a cause of lag on larger servers. CPU, storage and server locations are not published. Paid plans add RAM, CPU power and player slots, without published figures.

Minecraft features

The panel includes a console, a plugin manager, a file manager with FTP, a server properties editor and backups. Mods are typically supported on Forge or Fabric, with limited support that Minefort says it is improving. Java and Bedrock players join through play.minefort.com; no native Bedrock server type is stated.

Support and guarantees

Help comes from a help centre with live chat and a Discord server. Free servers inactive for 3 days are locked and are not unlocked automatically, and accounts are limited to 3 servers. The home page claims 24/7 uptime and DDoS protection, but the help centre says only paid servers are online 24/7.

Plans

Prices as published by the host, checked on October 10, 2026.

PlanRAMCPUStoragePlayersMonthlyOrder
Free server1 GBNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosedFreeOrder

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Promo codes

Minefort publishes no promo code as of the verification date (October 10, 2026).

Free plan and trial

Permanent free plan
Free server (1 GB)
Free trial
No free trial announced.

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Technical specs

Hardware

CPU
Not disclosed
Dedicated CPU
Not disclosed
Storage
Not disclosed
Storage type
Not disclosed
Player slots
Not disclosed

Minecraft support

Java Edition
Yes
Bedrock Edition
Not disclosed
Paper
Yes
Purpur
Not disclosed
Forge
Yes
Fabric
Yes
NeoForge
Not disclosed
Modpacks
Not disclosed
One-click modpacks
Not disclosed

Panel & access

Control panel
Not disclosed
SFTP
Not disclosed
Backups
Yes
DDoS protection
Yes

Support

Channels
Live chat, Discord
Availability
Not disclosed
Discord server
Yes (link not shared here)
Free migration
Not disclosed
Refund window
No refunds

Overview

Headquarters
Not disclosed
Founded
Not disclosed
Plans listed
1
Price range
$0.00 to $0.00
Discounts for longer billing
Not disclosed

Locations

Not disclosed

FAQ

How much does Minefort cost?

Minefort lists plans from $0.00 per month, according to data last verified on October 10, 2026.

Does Minefort support Bedrock Edition?

The provider does not disclose this information.

Can I run modded Minecraft on Minefort?

Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it. Supported loaders: Forge, Fabric.

Where are Minefort servers located?

Minefort lists the following locations: Not disclosed.

Does Minefort offer a free trial or free server?

Yes. Minefort offers a permanent free plan: Free server.

Can I get a refund from Minefort?

Stated refund period: No refunds. Check the Minefort terms before ordering.

How do I contact Minefort support?

Announced channels: Live chat, Discord. Availability: Not disclosed.

Is there a Minefort promo code?

Minefort publishes no promo code as of the verification date (October 10, 2026).

Which CPU does Minefort use?

Minefort does not publish the CPU model of its plans.

Are backups included with Minefort?

Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it.

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Notes on the data

  • Data recorded on 2026-10-10 from the minefort.com home page (read manually, as the site blocks automated access with Cloudflare) and from the help centre help.minefort.com, checked directly.
  • Free plan (help centre): 1 GB of RAM (article "lagg issue"); free servers inactive for 3 days are locked, with no automatic unlocking (article "Why is my server locked?"); 3 servers per account ("Server limit"); paid plans add RAM, CPU, player slots, backup slots, 24/7 availability and an ad-free dashboard ("How to upgrade a server plan?").
  • Paid plans: billed per 30 days from a prepaid Minefort balance (Stripe or PayPal), with no published price on the pages checked, so no paid plan is recorded. Purchases are final and not refundable ("Can I cancel a server plan after purchasing it?").
  • Software: plugin manager, FTP and file manager, server properties editor and backups; mods are "typically supported on Forge or Fabric" with limited support announced as improving. Servers are joined through play.minefort.com on Java (port 25565) and Bedrock (port 19132); no native Bedrock server type is stated. CPU, storage and locations are not published.
  • The home page claims "24/7 server uptime", while the help centre says only paid servers are online 24/7.

Sources

  • https://minefort.com/
  • https://help.minefort.com/en/
  • https://help.minefort.com/en/article/why-is-my-server-locked-1owsqjb/
  • https://help.minefort.com/en/article/lagg-issue-1i4ahm4/
  • https://help.minefort.com/en/article/can-i-cancel-a-server-plan-after-purchasing-it-14p9evf/

Verified October 10, 2026

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