Budget Core Keeper Server Hosting
- Online when you are
- Shuts down when unused
- Wake & Play to resume
$57.22 per year
$85.83 per year
$114.44 per year
Premium Core Keeper Server Hosting
- 24/7, always online
- Static IP address
- Set automated tasks
$95.81 per year
$143.81 per year
$191.81 per year
* Trials available only while supplies last. A valid cell/mobile phone number will be required to verify your eligibility for a trial. One trial per person.
Budget or Premium?
What is the difference between Nodecraft Plans?
| Budget - Wake & Play Server | Premium - 24/7 Server | |
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| Pricing Starting at | save more with annual plans | save more with annual plans |
| Server Online | Online When You Are Shuts down when unused, Wake & Play anytime to resume | 24/7 Always online, you're always in control |
| High Performance | yes | yes |
| Easy to use Control Panel | yes | yes |
| DDoS Protection | yes | yes |
| Cloud Backups | yes | yes |
| SSD Storage | yes | yes |
| Game Swapping | 2 slots | 2-9 slots varies by plan |
| Static Dedicated IP | no | yes |
| Wake & Play Share Link | yes | no |
| Automated Tasks | no | yes |
| Automatic Backups | On Hibernation Backup is created when server is not being used | Weekly Full control to increase/change |
| Manual Backups | no | yes |
| Free DNS Hostname | yes | yes |
| Web-based File Manager | yes | yes |
| SFTP File Access | yes | yes |
Introducing Nodecraft Lite - Budget Server Hosting
Our new product, Nodecraft Lite, offers the same high-quality server hosting experience at lower costs.
Unlike Nodecraft Pro game servers that run 24/7, Nodecraft Lite Servers are only online when players actively use them.
Server owners are given a password-protected Wake & Play Share Link to share with anyone to wake the server from hibernation.
For a full list of feature differences between our Pro and Lite packages, check out the chart above labeled "Budget or Premium?".
Customer Reviews:
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"The user interface on the website is extremely easy to use while still being complex enough to get creative. Almost every question I've had was already answered in the Knowledge Base. The one time I have had an issue requiring staff assistance they were very helpful and some the issue in a short amount of time."
"I have used Nodecraft on and off for some time. Support 10 out of 10To get in touch for help or even a update to a question, is less then a minute with the chat service.Last problem was a hardware problem and it was resolved under 6 hours. I can not ask better then that!!!!! Keep in mind that was on weekend hours not during normal hours."
Create your Core Keeper Server today!
High Quality Features Like No Other Game Server Host
Get the incredible power of AMD's fastest CPUs to build your worlds and your creations in Core Keeper servers!
AMD Ryzen 9 or AMD EPYC CPUs
DDoS protection
No overselling to prevent lag
Enjoy maximum flexibility at no extra cost. This feature allows you to:
Save your current Core Keeper server configuration and world data in the cloud.
Instantly swap to a new game or modpack, choosing from over 52 supported games and hundreds of modpacks.
Load any saved server whenever you want, seamlessly picking up exactly where you left off.
The Best Server Hosting Tools
Take control of your Core Keeper game server using Nodecraft’s intuitive, web-based control panel. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our tools make it easy to get started and stay in control. Key Features:
Simple Server Setup - Launch your server in just a few clicks.
Easy-to-use Control Panel - adjust settings directly from the control panel.
Cloud Backups - Protect your Minecraft server with Nodecraft's Cloud Backups.
One-click Installer - Instantly install Minecraft modpacks, frameworks, and plugins.
Are you an expert user looking for more control? Then take a look at Nodecraft's advanced server hosting tools! Power Tools Include:
MySQL Database Management - Easily manage your databases directly from the app.
Integrated File Manager - Upload, edit, and organize your server files effortlessly.
FTP/SFTP File Access - Control your server your way.
Live Streamed Server Console - Monitor and interact with your server in real-time.
Automated Tasks - Instantly add automation without plugins or mods. Choose from timers or live events built directly into the game.
Unmatched Customer Support
Our customers often praise our exceptional support team—and for valid reasons. They are genuine people, not automated bots, consistently providing prompt, friendly, and expert assistance. Discover why we are regarded as the top Core Keeper hosting service:
✅ Always human
✅ Expert-level knowledge
✅ Genuinely helpful
✅ Average response time: 5 minutes
✅ Most issues resolved within an hour
✅ Offering Server Powerups for server owners who want to hand off the work
Support is available daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST.
Reach us toll-free at +1-888-907-3220 or start a conversation through live chat on our website. We're here to help!
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- Queretaro, Mexico
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- Miami, Florida
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- São Paulo, Brazil
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- Madrid, Spain
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Core Keeper
Explore an endless cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
F.A.Q.
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Does Nodecraft offer free Core Keeper server hosting trials?
Nodecraft offers two options to trial our platform on all of our available plans except the Build Your Own.
Option 1: No credit card required; test our platform for free for 24 hours.
Option 2: Upgrade to a 7-day free trial by entering payment details.
What's included in the trial plan?
You can trial Nodecraft Pro server hosting and customization for any of our games.
If you have any questions regarding the free trial or our services, please contact our support team.
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What is the difference between Nodecraft Lite and Pro subscriptions?
In short, Nodecraft Lite is the same high quality product as Nodecraft Pro, but with slightly different features to allow us to offer a budget friendly option. You can read more about the feature differences in the comparison chart on this page or visit our knowledge base article below.
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Do I need to enter my credit card info to sign up?
No! Our free 24-hour trial is available with no credit card required.
Try a Core Keeper server out for free for 24 hours to see what we offer.
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What payment methods do you accept?
Nodecraft is working on expanding the payment methods that are supported. Today we support the following payment methods:
All Major Debit/Credit Cards
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Paypal
Securing Payments
Nodecraft protects your payment information by using a PCI certified payment gateway. In doing so Nodecraft never has direct access to any of your sensitive payment details. All communication between customers, Nodecraft, and the payment gateway are secured using SSL encryption and modern tokenization.
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When will I be billed?
Understanding the billing for your game server subscription is important to every server owner. Nodecraft offers a transparent and simple subscription service that ensures you always know when payments are coming and offers full control so there are no surprises.
Every game server subscription is billed with:
Full subscription management, cancel anytime
Payment Reminder 7 days before autopay
A grace period of 3 days, after which unpaid subscriptions are automatically terminated.
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Do my Core Keeper servers run 24/7?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are able to be online 24/7.
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Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
You can automatically upgrade or downgrade your Nodecraft Pro Server plan at any time via the billing dashboard, which you will have access to as soon as you log in.
While in Open Beta, if you want to change between Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, you will have to cancel your current subscription and create a subscription with the other product.
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Do you provide dedicated IPs for Core Keeper Servers?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are issued a dedicated IP address that will only be used by one customer at a time and will only change if the server is archived, the service is ended, or in the rare case that a server requires changing nodes.
We also provide a DNS Hostname for all server subscriptions in Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, which can be used interchangeably in most games.
However, Core Keeper has a unique Game ID way to join servers which can be found in your server control panel with Nodecraft! -
What is your refund policy?
Our latest refund policy and money back guarantee can always be found at:
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Do Core Keeper servers include DDoS Protection?
Our data centers have both external and internal packet scrubbing to protect against large-scale attacks against each server.
Play on your Core Keeper server with DDoS protection today via Nodecraft!
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What is an instance?
Nodecraft allows users to save and swap between games and modpacks by utilizing the server instances available to each plan. These instances can be thought of like save slots that are able to hold a game server's files in a saved state for you to pop back into your server to play later.
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How many player slots does my Core Keeper server have?
Nodecraft does not limit player slots on your server, so you can have as many player slots as the game allows for dedicated game servers!
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How do I cancel my service?
Our entire team understands the anxiety around canceling your online subscriptions. Your game server subscriptions can be canceled instantly and at any time by following the instructions below:
Login to your Nodecraft account and visit the Billing Overview.
Click on the game server subscription you'd like to cancel.
Find the cancellation page from the tabbed navigation.
Complete the cancellation form.
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How to add plugins to my Core Keeper server?
Adding plugins to your Core Keeper server is easy with Nodecraft's one-click installer and our file uploader. Learn more and customize your own Core Keeper server with plugins today!
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Have more questions?
At Nodecraft, we are on a mission to empower every gamer to run their own customized game servers regardless of technical expertise. Our support staff is highly knowledgeable, always human, and happy to help.
If you have any additional questions about Nodecraft or Core Keeper Server hosting, please reach out!