You can think of a Minecraft server as your personal space in the game, where you can control who can play with you, for example. Although you can set it up using a computer, it requires some technology and networking knowledge.
Without these skills, setting up a server will be a nightmare in many ways, starting with the fact that you will be extremely vulnerable and vulnerable to hackers and hacking attacks.
Security is not the only issue, your bandwidth will also be affected depending on the internet connection you are using.
For these reasons, many people don't want to worry about setting up and maintaining a Minecraft server. Instead, they hire a hosting company to do the job.
This type of game server hosting is very similar to website hosting. With web hosting, a third party manages the storage of a website's files, including images, videos, and more. Web hosting rents the server hardware that runs the website and, of course, without this hardware the website would not exist.
Game server hosting is pretty much the same thing, and like web hosting, renting servers requires a monthly payment. At this point, you're probably wondering if this type of service is worth the cost.
Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons of running your own Minecraft server with a hosting company, starting with the pros:
Increase security and privacy . As you've heard hundreds of times, connecting to public IP addresses (third-party Minecraft servers) can increase the risk of your data being stolen. Running a server independently can provide significant benefits in terms of security controls.
Install one modpack at a time, why not? The transition is now much simpler, and with so many mod packs available on your Minecraft server, who's stopping you from improving your experience as much as you want?
Income potential . Well, that might be a longshot, but if you put aside the slim odds and think it's still possible, it might be a good reason to invest in a Minecraft server. In principle, it is not recommended to run the server solely on (expected) donations; Aim higher if you can. Successful Minecraft servers may start to turn a profit, but always remember that this usually happens after exhausting, not to mention agonizing, attempts to gain visibility.
You have total control . Not that you have to be in control to benefit from it, but running a Minecraft server gives you control: setting limits, permissions, issuing commands, setting rules, etc. In Minecraft, you become the master of your own destiny, so to speak.
Apart from this, there are also some disadvantages.
Accommodation problems are inevitable . Running a Minecraft server isn't just about keeping things tidy and setting rules. Hosting issues are one of the main reasons why Minecraft servers crash. This may seem like a relatively simple path at first glance, but it can have very complex aspects. Keep in mind that you will have to change hosts several times until you find the one that suits you best, while dealing with a number of issues specific to each host to keep your server running.
Spend more money . Of course, as we mentioned before, hosting itself comes at a cost, and trying to make your Minecraft server more popular will work too. You should definitely consider the possibility that in the long run you will only have to pay for server maintenance.
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