RAM Guide
RAM for 40 Players
A 40-player Minecraft server needs roughly 6GB for vanilla, up to 11GB for heavy modpacks. Here's the exact breakdown.
| Server type | RAM needed | From /mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 6GB | from $5.40/mo |
| Paper/Spigot | 7GB | from $6.30/mo |
| Light Mods | 8GB | from $7.20/mo |
| Heavy Mods | 11GB | from $10.80/mo |
Based on 2GB base + 40 × 0.1GB per player + your server type, rounded up.
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Prices shown for a 7GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 40 players.
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