Auto-start when players join, Google Drive backups, SFTP, and 12+ server types. All free. Up and running in under a minute.
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Try the network your server will live on. Java and Bedrock both welcome.
Java Edition
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The key difference
Most free hosts just fail the connection when the server is offline. SwiftServers routes every join through the lobby instead. Your server starts automatically and the player gets forwarded when it's ready. Nobody gets a connection error.
SwiftServers You joined cool-smp, but it was offline.
We started it. Auto-joining when ready.
/canceljoin to cancel
Everything here is free. No upgrade needed to unlock any of it.
SwiftServers You joined cool-smp, but it was offline.
We started it. Auto-joining when ready.
/canceljoin to cancel
Idle servers shut down on their own after a while. When someone joins your address, they go to the lobby while it boots up. Once it's ready, they get sent over automatically.
Builder
Co-ownerModerator
ModeratorViewer
ViewerAdd staff with their own access to console, files, backups, and players. They don't need your account.
server.properties
motd=Swift SMP
difficulty=normal
view-distance=10
max-players=40
Edit files in the browser or connect over SFTP. Works for bulk uploads, plugin configs, and world edits.
Stable
May 7 · 1.2 GB
Before update
May 6 · 980 MB
Hourly
Today 23:00
Link Drive and get two rotating shutdown backups in your own account, plus manual snapshots kept in the panel.
swift-smp
Public links
Status URL
swiftservers.org/s/swift-smp
Join URL
swiftservers.org/join/swift-smp
Share a status page, join badge, or lobby link. A bit nicer than just handing out an IP.
Paper, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Pumpkin, MCGalaxy, Hytale, and Luanti. All from the same dashboard, so switching software doesn't mean relearning everything.
Pricing
The free plan is just the plan. No countdown, no surprise downgrade. If paid tiers ever get added, existing servers won't get pulled without notice.
Create your serverFree tier includes
Server software
Pick what fits your community. Paper, Fabric, Forge, and others all run from the same dashboard.
Paper-family servers. Good for plugins, moderation, and keeping things stable.
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and hybrids for modpacks and bigger builds.
"Swift has made managing my server easier than ever. The panel is clean, easy to use, and the servers stay fast enough that I never hear complaints from players."
Matthew_MBG
Admin
Trustpilot"I love this host as it has everything i need from great performance to lovely staff that respond to your questions quickly! Their customer service is always fast to respond and the community is so friendly!"
GRgrkgpt
GB · 1 review
Trustpilot"Excellent service all around. The server performance is solid, no lag issues, fast load times, and everything runs smoothly. But what really impressed me was the support team — they actually respond quickly and know what they're talking about."
BABatGames
GB · 1 review
Trustpilot"no glaze, this is the best free server hoster. free plan has 8gb ram and good amount of disk storage. gets the job done and owner is kind and implements suggestions by community."
Wali
PK · 3 reviews
Trustpilot"Honestly, might be the best free server hosting website. There's no ads all over the place, and the free plan comes with 8 gigs of ram which costs like 15 dollars a month on other websites. would recommend, 10/10."
FAFarah Tanvir Sipra
PK · 1 review
Common questions
Yes. When a server is stopped or hibernated, players can still use your SwiftServers join address. The network wakes your container and connects them - so you get auto-start behavior instead of a permanent “offline” join failure. You can always start or stop from the dashboard as well.
In the panel’s Backups tab you can optionally link your Google account. Each time your server shuts down, we upload a full backup to your Drive and keep two files: the oldest is replaced on each new upload, so you always have a short rolling history in your own Google account. Manual slot backups in the panel are separate.
Your server can be up and running in less than a minute with our fast and intuitive user interface!
Yes! We offer a wide range of different server software, and you can even upload your own JAR files if you want to run any other software.
We offer an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 along with 8GB of RAM each. This powerful hardware means your server will always run smoothly!
We are located in The Netherlands 🇳🇱, but our servers are located in Finland 🇫🇮! This means that no matter where you are in Europe, you will always have low ping.
Your server stays joinable even when nobody's around to start it. Free, no deadline.
