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Top 10 Minecraft Mods for Your Server in 2025
Minecraft thrives on creativity – and mods are at the heart of it. Whether you're starting your own modded server with ZAP-Hosting or just looking for new inspiration: These 10 Minecraft mods are…
Exploring Ancient Cities and The Warden: What You Need to Know
If you have been wondering which is the most powerful mob in the game, you might have to rethink it. No, it’s not the Ender Dragon or even the Wither; it is the Warden found in the Ancient Cities.
Top 8 Minecraft Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
If you are just starting out, it's always best to get your hands on the game and make your own way in the process.
Everything To Know About the End Dimension: End Cities, Ender Dragon, and More
Minecraft has three core dimensions: the Overworld, the Nether, and the End. If you have already explored the first two, it's time to shift your focus and prepare for the End dimension.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Minecraft
I started playing Minecraft almost a decade ago, and the first time I installed it, it was complete chaos. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
V Rising 1.1 is here!
The extensive 1.1 update for V Rising, Invaders of Oakveil, has been released! The patch brings many new features, including a new biome, the Oakveil Woodlands, a new faction, the Venom Blades, new…
Mining in the Nether: Guide to Finding Valuable Resources
If you think the Overworld has everything you need, you're not playing Minecraft to its full potential. Wait till you explore the Nether.
Surviving in the Nether World: A Beginner’s Overview
Updated on 19 October 2026: facts checked and corrected, overview table, Nether portal guide and FAQ added.
Minecraft 1.21.5 Server now available
We have now integrated Minecraft 1.21.5 into our Minecraft Vanilla servers. If you have a Vanilla server and Auto-Updates are not enabled, you can simply install the update via the web interface.