Do Aternos servers expire?

We try to save your server data for at least three months after you used your server for the last time. The actual time when your server gets deleted depends on the general usage of Aternos at the time.

Can you keep an Aternos server on forever?

No, you can't make your server 24/7.

Do Aternos servers turn off automatically?

This timer tells you when your server will be stopped to free up the allocated resources for another user. As soon as at least one player is on your server the timer vanishes and your server will stay online. After the last player has left your server the timer will come back and start to count down from the beginning.

How do I keep my Aternos server alive?

An Aternos server, Any Minecraft Server will do, make sure it has "online-mode"set to false. That's all you need!

Do Aternos accounts get deleted?

After seven days your account will be permanently deleted. Please be aware that this will delete your entire account and all server files forever. There is no way to recover your account or your server files after that, not even by contacting us.

How to Change the Seed of an Aternos Server (2023)

Why is my server on Aternos gone?

Your server was most probably deleted due to it being inactive for 3 months or more. You can get your server back if you had backups.

Does Aternos steal IP?

Besides that, we never save your IP address for the long term when you use our website. But it is possible, that your Minecraft server writes your IP address and the IP addresses of other players into a log file.

How long until Aternos deletes your server?

We try to save your server data for at least three months after you used your server for the last time.

How many servers can you have on Aternos?

In peak hours, Aternos can host up to 100,000 Minecraft servers simultaneously, with almost half of those running in the cloud.

Does Aternos get hacked?

Yes, we got hacked. No, we don't give up.

Does Aternos do paid servers?

We are free, and we will always be free for everyone at any time. There is no possibility to pay for anything.

How does Aternos servers make money?

Since the beginning, the service has been financed exclusively through advertisements. Aternos is the number one place to go to for free Minecraft game servers and is one of the largest Minecraft server hosts in the world. Our management interface is a custom development and unique.

What happens if Aternos RAM is full?

On Aternos, each server is limited to 4 GB of storage space for technical reasons. If you reach this limit, you are no longer able to start your server.

What is the longest lasting Minecraft server?

Founding and early history (2010–2016)

A Minecraft server is a game server for the video game Minecraft where people can engage in multiplayer gameplay. The 2b2t Minecraft server was founded in December 2010; it has run consistently without a reset since then.

Can servers run forever?

The technology that servers are built on become outdated and so does the software that runs on them. They become End-of-life (EOL) products and it's a good idea to upgrade them when that happens.

How much does it cost to host a 24 7 Minecraft server?

Options range from $2.50 a month for 1GB RAM and 20 slots (the number of spaces on a game server available to players) to $40 a month for 16GB RAM and unlimited player slots. All plans include 100% uptime, DDoS protection, instant setup and a free subdomain name.

How much RAM does Aternos give?

By default aternos provides users only up to 4GB ram as a free service , if you reach that limit you will be no longer able to start your server. RAM = depends on installed software, displayed on the server page.

Is Aternos laggy with mods?

Do you use plugins or mods? Too many or misused mods, plugins or worlds can cause server lags. Make sure to install a reasonable amount of plugins and don't create too many worlds. Mod features, e.g. machines or chunk loaders also can cause lags.

What happens if you reinstall Aternos server?

Reinstalling the server means deleting all files related to your server (including your world) and resetting some settings. The server IP and MOTD stay unchanged.

Does Aternos use a lot of Internet?

I did some Googling, and everyone else seems to be going through no more than 200 MB per hour on large servers with many players, whereas I am on alone or with only 1 other person. From what I can find, I shouldn't be going through much more than 40 MB per hour. Edited once, last by Calendar_vdB ( Apr 6th 2022 ).

What is the LifeSteal SMP IP?

LifeSteal SMP - One of the first official SMP servers, started in early 2021. IP: lifesteal.smp-server.com.

Can servers see your IP?

Server administrators and owners of any website can see your IP address. If you like to participate in forums, the admins–not moderators–of those forums see your IP address, even on Reddit.

Can steam track your IP address?

Steam doesn't share your IP address with other players. Whenever peer-to-peer networking is needed, for example in a voice chat, that communication is always relayed. However, we don't control what games using peer-to-peer connectivity do.