RAM Guide
RAM for 40 Players
A 40-player Minecraft server needs roughly 4GB for vanilla, up to 9GB for heavy modpacks. Here's the exact breakdown.
| Server type | RAM needed | From /mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 4GB | from $12.00/mo |
| Paper/Spigot | 5GB | from $18.00/mo |
| Light Mods | 6GB | from $18.00/mo |
| Heavy Mods | 9GB | from $36.00/mo |
Based on 2GB base + 40 × 0.05GB per player + your server type, rounded up.
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Prices shown for a 5GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 40 players.
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