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Aternos is the most popular free Minecraft host. And we understand why: it lets you launch a server without spending a cent. For a first experience that's great. But sooner or later you hit the limits, and that's when the search for something better begins.
On this page we honestly look at what Aternos is missing, why those limits exist, and how to move your server to 5GHz Hosting painlessly.
Recognise at least one? Then it's time to move on
Every time you wait minutes in a queue for the server to start. Players get tired of waiting and leave.
Many plugins are banned or unstable. No freedom to configure the server.
The control panel is full of ads. Every action comes with pop-up banners.
As soon as players leave, the server switches off. Friends can't join until you start it again.
Frequent attacks take the server down. Aternos doesn't provide DDoS protection.
You're tied to an Aternos subdomain. A nice address for your server is impossible.
It's important to understand: Aternos is not a bad service. They do an incredible job providing free hosting to millions of players around the world. But the free model has its price.
Aternos earns money from advertising. Every banner in the control panel and every wait in the start-up queue is what keeps the service running. Server hardware, electricity and traffic all cost money, and ads cover only part of the costs.
Because of this, Aternos has to save on resources. Hundreds of servers run on one physical machine at the same time. CPU time is shared between all of them, memory is limited, and servers are shut down when idle to free resources for others.
The limits on plugins and mods are understandable too: some plugins use too many resources and can affect neighbouring servers. DDoS protection is an expensive service that can't be provided for free at Aternos's scale.
Paid hosting works differently. You pay for dedicated resources (CPU, memory and disk) that belong only to your server. Nobody shares them with you, there are no queues, no limits on plugins, and the server runs 24/7 whether there are players on it or not.
From €1.99 per month you get a completely different level of hosting. And if your server has outgrown Aternos, that's a good sign: it means you're ready for the next step.
An honest comparison: decide for yourself
| Parameter | Aternos | 5GHz Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | from €1.99/mo |
| RAM | 2–4 GB (shared) | 1.5 to 16 GB (dedicated) |
| CPU | Shared cores, low clock | AMD Ryzen up to 5.7 GHz |
| Slots | Limited | Unlimited |
| DDoS protection | None | Included for free |
| Mods and plugins | Limited | Any, without limits |
| Uptime | Only while players are online | 24/7 without stops |
| Support | Forum, no live help | 24/7 online chat |
| Panel | Aternos panel + ads | Game panel without ads |
| Custom domain | Not possible | Supported |
Note that Aternos is free, and that's its main advantage. But if you take your server seriously and want stable performance and happy players, an investment from €1.99 per month pays off many times over. You won't lose players to lag or waste time on restarts and queues.
Moving from Aternos to paid hosting isn't just about fixing problems. It's a completely different level. Here's what changes:
A step-by-step guide in 10 minutes
Moving from Aternos is easier than from most other hosts, because Aternos lets you download your world directly from the panel. Here's the step-by-step guide:
Open the Aternos panel, go to "Worlds" and click "Download". Save the archive to your computer.
Sign up at my.5ghz.host, choose a Minecraft plan and the version you need (Paper, Forge, Fabric and others).
Open the file manager in the control panel. Upload the world archive, plugins and configs to the right folders.
Check server.properties and adjust the parameters. Start the server and give your friends the new IP.
If you run into trouble at any step, just write to our support. We can do the whole move for you for free: all you need is to provide the downloaded world and plugin files.
Important: after the move, make sure the server version matches the one you had on Aternos. If you played on Paper 1.20.4, create a server with the same version. That guarantees all plugins and the world work correctly.
No. Aternos lets you download the whole world. After uploading it to 5GHz Hosting, all buildings, chests and player progress will be in place. We move the world one to one.
Yes. Download the plugins folder from Aternos and upload it to 5GHz Hosting. All plugins will keep working. What's more, you'll be able to install plugins that were banned or unsupported on Aternos.
No. The move is completely free. You only pay for the hosting itself, from €1.99 per month. Our team will help with the move at no extra cost.
Unfortunately not: the IP address changes because the server physically moves to different hardware. You'll get a new IP that you simply share with your friends. You can also connect your own domain for a nicer address.
You can request a free 24-hour trial. Try it without risk and decide whether 5GHz Hosting suits you. We're sure you'll stay.
Forget about Aternos queues and limits. Run your Minecraft server on powerful hardware with DDoS protection and 24/7 support.
