Experience Minecraft's evolution with reliable server hosting that supports every version from Classic to the latest updates.
May 17, 2009 - Minecraft Classic: The very first public version of Minecraft was released, featuring basic building mechanics and creative mode gameplay.
December 23, 2009 - Indev & Infdev: Development versions introduced survival elements, crafting, and infinite world generation.
June 30, 2010 - Alpha: Minecraft Alpha launched with multiplayer support, redstone, and the Nether dimension.
December 20, 2010 - Beta: The Beta phase introduced weather, beds, new biomes, and significant gameplay improvements.
November 18, 2011 - Official Release: Minecraft 1.0 officially launched at MineCon with The End dimension, achievements, and brewing.
From these humble beginnings, Minecraft has continued to evolve with regular updates, becoming the best-selling video game of all time.
Our control panel supports all Minecraft versions from Classic to the latest releases, letting you experience the game's complete history with easy version switching and mod compatibility.
Take a look at our live demo control panel
PebbleHost now supports any modpack with our modpack installer.
Our system automatically handles client-side mod filtering and builds directly from source, giving you unlimited compatibility with modpacks from CurseForge, FTB, Modrinth and more.
Select any modpack from any platform or build your own custom configuration
Our system automatically filters client-side mods and builds a server pack for you.
Your server is ready to play within minutes with optimal settings and the modpack of your choce!
Since its release, Minecraft has undergone incredible transformations that have shaped gaming history:
2012-2014 - Growing Popularity: Major updates introduced emeralds, villager trading, horses, and ocean monuments while the community exploded with millions of players.
September 2014 - Microsoft Acquisition: Microsoft purchased Mojang for $2.5 billion, ensuring continued development and expansion.
2016-2019 - Cross-Platform Era: Minecraft unified across platforms with Bedrock Edition, bringing players together regardless of device.
2019-Present - Modern Updates: Major content updates like Village & Pillage, Nether Update, and Caves & Cliffs have revolutionized gameplay.
Our hosting platform has evolved alongside Minecraft, supporting every major update and version so you can experience the game's complete journey with optimal performance.
Version Compatibility
Understanding Minecraft's history helps us provide better hosting solutions that support legacy versions for nostalgia gameplay and latest versions for cutting-edge features.
Performance Optimization
Each Minecraft update brought new features and requirements. Our hosting infrastructure is optimized for every era of Minecraft development.
Community Understanding
With over 15 years of Minecraft history, we understand what players want from different eras and versions of the game.
Future-Proof Hosting
Just as Minecraft has continually evolved, our hosting platform adapts to support new updates, features, and player demands.
From the simple blocks of Minecraft Classic to the complex worlds of modern Minecraft, every version tells a story. Whether you want to recreate the early Alpha experience, explore Beta's simpler mechanics, or enjoy the latest features, our hosting platform supports your journey through Minecraft history.
Our servers are built to handle everything from nostalgic Classic servers to massive modern communities with hundreds of players, ensuring that no matter which era of Minecraft you want to experience, you'll have the performance and reliability to make it memorable.
If you own your own domain from a Domain Registrar such as Namecheap or Google Domains, you can set it up by following our guide on setting up DNS records.
All servers have the ability to make a free subdomain ending in .my.pebble.host through their gamepanel.
Our Premium hosting uses the faster Ryzen 7900 CPU, which means it's able to handle higher playercounts and more intensive servers than on Budget. The 5x faster NVMe SSDs improve chunk loading speeds, and the extra features such as free automatic backups and automatic one-click modpack installations allow peace of mind and save time setting up your server.
No, none of our services require port forwarding. The Minecraft server is hosted on our own computers in a datacenter so we handle all of the networking aspects for you. If you require an extra port to use for plugins such as Votifier or Dynmap this can be added in one click inside of our gamepanel
Our billing system instantly provisions orders as soon as the payment receives. This means that, as long as you use a payment method which works instantly such as PayPal Balance or Credit/Debit Card, you should receive the service within a few minutes.
It's possible the order details might go to your Spam folder so make sure to check that!
This means that you can use as much space as you need for your server as long as you follow our Fair Usage Policy which essentially states that any files on the server must be essential to the server's operation.
All PebbleHost services come with full access to all server files. This means you can upload any custom modpacks or JAR files you wish to use, through our gamepanel.
To use a custom JAR file, just select any version at purchase then inside of your gamepanel you will be able to choose the "Custom JAR" option.
Yes, all plans include a free MySQL Database which can be used with plugins such as LuckPerms, Dynmap, CoreProtect, Litebans etc. Additional databases are charged at $1/database/month and can be enabled in your gamepanel under the "MySQL Database" page.
We operate in a number of datacenters around the world for the best possible ping. Note that locations marked Premium are only available on Premium plans.
Yes! Our hosting platform supports all major Minecraft versions from Classic (2009) through the latest releases.
You can easily switch between versions through our control panel, perfect for experiencing Minecraft's history or running retro servers for nostalgic gameplay.
The first public version was Minecraft Classic, released on May 17, 2009. It featured basic creative building with simple block placement and removal.
Before that, Notch had been working on early prototypes since May 2009, but Classic was the first version players could actually experience.
Minecraft server hosting has dramatically improved since 2009, evolving from basic dedicated servers to modern cloud infrastructure with advanced control panels, one-click mod installation, and enterprise-grade performance.
We've adapted our hosting solutions to support every major Minecraft update and continue to evolve with the game.
The best version depends on your goals: latest versions offer the most features and active player base, while older versions like 1.7.10 or 1.12.2 have extensive mod support.
Our hosting supports all versions, so you can experiment and find what works best for your community.
Choose your preferred Minecraft version from our extensive library, select a hosting plan that matches your player count, configure your server with period-appropriate mods and plugins, invite friends to experience Minecraft history together, and enjoy reliable performance across any version or era.