High-performance Minecraft hosting for your SMP.

Your server, without the hassle.

Run your server on fast hardware with NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and a simple game panel. Start small, upgrade when you need more, and get real support when something goes wrong.

Ryzen 9 9950XProcessor (CPU)
DDR5Memory (RAM)
NVMeStorage (SSD)
AmsterdamServer location

Why Shard Hosting

Simple Minecraft hosting, clear plans, and real people to help when you open a ticket.

Modern Ryzen hardware

Our newest infrastructure uses AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processors built for strong single-core and multi-core performance.

Ryzen 9 9950XHigh performance

Simple control panel

Manage your console, files and backups in the Pterodactyl panel, and switch your Minecraft version and loader there too.

PterodactylVersion changer

Fast NVMe storage

NVMe storage keeps server startup, world saves, file access, and loading fast.

NVMeFast storage

Free migration

Moving from another host? Send us your server files or a backup and we'll help you move it over.

Free migrationFile transfer

DDoS protection

Incoming traffic is filtered to help block DDoS attacks before they reach your server.

DDoS filteringIncluded

Help from real people

Open a ticket in our Discord or email [email protected]. We're not around 24/7, but we reply as soon as we can.

Discord ticketsEmail

Choose your server

Start with what you need today and upgrade your RAM, storage, or CPU allocation as your server grows.

Every plan includes

  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU
  • DDR5 RAM
  • NVMe storage
  • DDoS filtering
  • Pterodactyl game panel
  • Free migration from another host

Not sure which plan? Try the RAM calculator → See the hardware →

Questions

The ones we get asked most. Starter guides cover the panel step by step.

Can I order now?

Yes. Pick a plan, create an account and pay monthly in US dollars through Stripe. You then manage your server in our Pterodactyl panel.

How much RAM do I need?

It depends on your server type, mods, plugins and player count. The RAM calculator gives you a number and the plan that fits it.

Can I install plugins and mods?

Yes. You get full access to your server files, so you can upload plugin or mod files yourself. Plugins need a server type that supports them, and mods need a mod loader. Our plugin and mod guides show how.

Can you move my server from another host?

Yes, for free. Every plan includes migration. After you order, send us your server files or a backup in a Discord ticket or at [email protected] and we'll move it over.

Where are the servers?

In Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can test your ping to our Amsterdam node from your browser.

See all questions →

Bring your world over, keep your progress.

We'll help you migrate a world from another host free of charge.

Create your server