Choosing the best server location
Pick the location closest to most of your players. India gives the lowest ping for Indian players, and USA is best for Discord bots.
- Difficulty:
- Beginner
- Time:
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Choose the location that is closest to most of your players. The shorter the distance, the lower the ping. For players in India, the India location gives the lowest ping. For Discord bots, USA is the best choice.
Game server locations (Minecraft and Hytale)
Location | Hardware | Best for players in |
|---|---|---|
India | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or equivalent | India and nearby countries |
Singapore | Intel Xeon | South-East Asia and the wider Asia region |
Germany | Intel Xeon Gold | Europe |
USA | ARM Ampere Altra | North America |
You choose the location with the Server Location cards on the Configure page when you order. Each card shows the location's CPU. See How to order a server.
How to decide
Think about where most players live. If almost everyone is in India, choose India. A server far away adds delay to every block you break and every hit you land.
Mixed group? Pick the location closest to the majority. For a group spread between India and South-East Asia, India or Singapore both work well.
Running a proxy network? Keep the proxy and all backend servers in the same location so they talk to each other quickly.
Ping depends on distance and on each player's own internet connection. A closer server helps, but it can't fix slow home Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Discord bot locations
Bot hosting is offered in USA, India and Singapore (the Bot Location option when you order). Discord's own servers respond fastest from the USA location, so we recommend USA for Discord bots, even if you and your users are in India. Your users won't notice any difference, because they talk to Discord, not to your bot's server. See Which Discord bot hosting plan should I choose.
VPS locations
India (Mumbai): AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or equivalent. Best for users in India.
Germany (Frankfurt): Intel Xeon Gold and AMD Ryzen 9 plans. Best for Europe.
USA (Virginia): ARM Ampere Altra and AMD EPYC plans. Best for North America.
Full comparison: Choosing a VPS location: India, Germany or USA.
What if a location is out of stock?
Stock changes often. If a location card shows an OUT OF STOCK badge on the Configure page, you can't select it at that moment. You can check back later, pick the next-closest location, or open a ticket to ask when it will return.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move my server to another location later?
Yes, on request. Open a ticket and our team will tell you if it's possible and whether it costs anything. You can also move it yourself by ordering a new server and copying your files. See Moving your server to another location.
Do all locations have DDoS protection?
Yes. Every game server plan and every VPS includes DDoS protection.
Can USA ARM servers run any Minecraft version?
Java Minecraft servers run fine on ARM. If you plan to use special software that only supports x86 processors, choose another location or ask us first.
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