Is it really free?
Yes. Your server is free to use, with no subscription and no hidden fees.
Java or Bedrock?
Java only. Bedrock clients can't connect to Java servers, and that's not something we can flip on our side. Better to say it here than after you've invited everyone.
Do my friends need an account or the app?
No. They need Minecraft Java Edition and your address. You add their names to the whitelist.
Can I choose the world settings?
Yes. Gamemode, difficulty, seed, MOTD and player permissions can all be changed while the server is stopped.
Can I download my world?
Yes, as a ZIP, while the server is stopped. It's a real world download, so you can keep it, back it up, or host it somewhere else.
What do I need to play?
Minecraft Java Edition on your computer, and the address we give you. That's it.
How many friends can join?
Your own Minecraft name plus up to 10 friends on the whitelist.
Can I change my server address?
Yes, while the server is stopped. The old address stops working and your friends use the new one.
Is there an Android app?
Yes. The Android app manages the same account and server, and the browser works everywhere else.
What happens when nobody plays for a while?
Worlds are removed seven days after their last use to keep hosting free. Download your world if you plan to be away longer.
How is MineBanish free?
The service is supported by advertising, and you never need to pay or add payment details.
Where can I get help?
Write to contact@minebanish.com and we will get back to you.
Does running out of play time erase my world?
No. The server stops when runtime reaches zero, without immediately resetting the world. Stopped worlds can still expire after seven days since last use. Keep a world download before a long break.
Do website ads add play time?
No. Ordinary display ads are separate from optional rewarded placements. Android uses AdMob rewarded ads; browser availability is shown in the dashboard. Any enabled test grant is labeled as test play time.
Can I restore a downloaded world in MineBanish?
There is a world-download action, but no world-upload or restore control. Keep downloads as your own copies and check format compatibility before opening them elsewhere. A journey change or world reset erases the current hosted world.
Why can’t I start my server right now?
A start needs runtime and available hosting capacity. Check the dashboard’s message and balance, then retry when a slot is available. MineBanish is in Beta and does not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Resetting your world will not free hosting capacity.
Still need a hand?
Write to contact@minebanish.com and we will answer as soon as we can.