Minecraft server hosting in Germany, for players across Europe
Where your server stands decides how responsive it feels. EclipsiumX runs Minecraft servers in data centres in Germany, in the middle of Europe, under EU data rules.
Why server location matters
Ping is the time a packet needs to reach the server and come back. Distance adds to it, and so does every network hop on the way. On a server far away, blocks reappear after you break them, hits land late and boats rubber-band.
Germany sits at the centre of Europe's network. A server there is a fair middle point when your players come from several countries, from Spain to Poland and from the Netherlands to Romania. Each player's real ping still depends on their own internet provider and its routes.
Ping or lag? Two different problems
Before blaming the location, check which one you have. A close server will not fix a server that is too busy, and more RAM will not fix a long network path.
| High ping (network) | Low TPS (server) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who notices | Players far away, or with a bad connection | Everyone at once |
| Symptoms | Delayed hits, blocks reappearing | Mobs freezing, slow crops, time jumping |
| Where to check | Ping bars in the tab list and server list | /tps on Paper, or a spark profile |
| Fix | Server closer to players | Fewer entities, lower simulation distance, pre-generated chunks |
Playing from Romania and Eastern Europe
Our servers are in Germany, not in Romania. For a group that is only in Romania, a server in Romania can be closer. For a mixed group, or a community that also has players in Western Europe, Germany usually gives everyone a fair connection, because routes from Romania into Germany are common and direct.
EclipsiumX is a Romanian company, EclipsiumX SRL, and the site is available in Romanian. You can write your order request in Romanian or English.
Your data stays in the EU
Your server, world and backups are stored in data centres in Germany and handled under GDPR. That matters more than many admins think: server logs contain player IP addresses, which count as personal data in the EU.
- Keep logs only as long as you need them for moderation.
- Tell your players in your rules or Discord what you log and why.
- Download your world as a .zip any time; it is yours.
Plans
| Plan | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 GB RAM · 1–5 players | €4.49/mo |
| Survival | 4 GB RAM · ≤ 15 players | €7.49/mo |
| Community | 6 GB RAM · ≤ 25 players | €10.99/mo |
| Network | 8 GB RAM · ≤ 40 players | €13.99/mo |
| Modpack | 12 GB RAM · 60+ players | €19.99/mo |
Prices per month. Billed monthly, no long contract.
See all plansGet a server in Germany
- Choose a planFrom Starter, 2 GB at €4.49 per month, to Modpack, 12 GB. For networks, Minecraft Gateway starts at €11.99.
- Send the requestUse the form on the Minecraft page. We reply by email, and the server is ready in about a minute once it is created.
- Pick your softwarePaper, Purpur, Vanilla, Fabric or Forge, at the Minecraft version you want.
- Invite playersShare your free your-name.eclipsiumx.com address and check their ping in the server list.