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We are moving next door
Over the next 24–48 hours, all kinetichosting.net domains will become kinetichosting.com. When Kinetic Hosting first kicked off back in 2020, someone else already owned the .com, so we went with .net. Fast forward to now, we’ve finally secured the .com domain, and we’re moving everything over to it.
Now Hosting - Core Keeper
Core Keeper Server hosting now available at Kinetic Hosting! With the cheapest pricing full mod support and 24/7 support Get your Core Keeper server today!
Valheim - Call to Arms Update
Everything new in the new Valheim “Call to Arms” update, from trinkets to new weapons. Play Valheim with a server from Kinetic Hosting.
Now Hosting - DayZ
DayZ Hosting is now live at Kinetic Hosting! With Full Mod-Support. The cheapest and most feature-rich game server hosting at Kinetic Hosting.
Mid-Term 2025 Transparency Report
Athe start of this year we put out our first ever transparency report, with the goal to issue a new one every year. . However, this year, so much has changed at Kinetic that our 2025 report is already outdated.
The Best Minecraft Plugins for an SMP
A list of the top 5 most used plugins for Minecraft SMPs, to start your own SMP get a server at Kinetic Hosting, affordable and feature-rich hosting where you hold all the power.
How to Play Project Zomboid
Learn how to play Project Zomboid with beginner tips on survival, crafting, combat, and multiplayer. Build, adapt, and survive the apocalypse.
How Many Biomes Are There in Minecraft? Complete Guide
Discover all 64 Minecraft biomes across the Overworld, Nether, and End. Explore unique environments, mobs, and resources in this complete guide.
Now Hosting - Space Engineers
Space Engineers Servers are now live at Kinetic Hosting, with full mod support and the cheapest prices, come try them out today!
New Items in the upcoming 1.21.9 Minecraft Update, the Copper Age Update
Finally, a use for copper! Find information regarding all of the upcoming items in the upcoming "Copper Age Update"
Now Hosting - Conan Exiles
Everything you need to know about hosting a Conan Exiles Game Server at Kinetic Hosting: now live with low prices and full mod support.
SCP: Secret Laboratory - Complete Plugins Guide
A complete guide to plugins for SCP: Secret Laboratory using the EXILED plugin system. This guide goes through the top 5 plugins and how to install them.
SGP Packages - What Are They?
In this blog post we'll be covering our new SGP packages that you might have spotted on the billing panel.
Now Hosting - SCP: Secret Laboratory
Everything you need to know about hosting an SCP: Secret Laboratory Server! Now live at Kinetic Hosting.
Minecraft Bundle Recipe, Dye and Use
The new Minecraft Bundle Recipe, How to dye & Use the Bundle.
Minecraft Live 2024
Minecraft LIVE is back! With some big changes
Nintendo is Suing Palworld, but it might not be for what you expect
Palworld is one of the biggest games of 2024, with over 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam alone
Kinetic Panel 5.4
It's a big update, so we've got a lot to cover.
How to Make and Host a Minecraft Server | Easiest Method
Learn everything you need to know about making and hosting your own Java edition Minecraft server.
Minecraft Live 2025
Minecraft LIVE has returned for 2025, with some unexpected changes coming to Minecraft.
The story of Tangofrags | From FPS Competitor, to Minecraft Content Creator
We've asked our Partner and Twitch Streamer Tangofrags some questions about running Community Servers powered by Kinetic Hosting and what the future holds.
How to Switch to Kinetic Hosting (Free Server Migration Included)
We’ll move your server to Kinetic Hosting for free. Including all files, worlds, mods, and settings. Learn how to get started.
What Are Minecraft Plugins? (And How to Install Them on Your Server)
Running a Minecraft server isn’t just about keeping it online it’s about creating a great experience for your players. One of the best ways to do that is by using plugins to customize your server.
Jojosolos | Building a Community | Building TCG SMP
We've had the chance to sit down with Kinetic Hosting Partner Jojosolos, we have asked questions about their experiencing building TCG and what the future holds
Best SCUM Server Settings for Performance and PvP Balance
Hosting a SCUM server is one thing — getting the balance right is another. Whether you're building a tight-knit PvE group or running a full-blown PvP arena, tweaking your server settings can make or break the experience.
How to Host a SCUM Server for Your Community: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hosting your own SCUM server is one of the best ways to create a tailored survival experience for your friends or community — whether you want to keep it chill and PvE-friendly, or throw players into full-on chaos.
How to Host an Enshrouded Server | The Easiest Method
Enshroudeds server can be set up and hosted by Kinetic Hosting in minutes. Start playing with your friends right now by setting up a server with us
How to Create 7 Days to Die Server | Kinetic Hosting
Create your own 7 Days to Die server with Kinetic Hosting. Enjoy instant setup, 24/7 support, and DDoS protection. Start hosting your server today
How to host a Valheim Server | Kinetic Hosting
Learn how to host a Valheim server easily with our complete guide. From setup to gameplay tips, get your private world running within minutes with Kinetic.
How to Host a Palworld Server | The Easiest Method
Palworld servers are super fun and can be set up and hosted in minutes. Start playing with your friends right now by setting up a server with us.
How to Host a Project Zomboid Server | The Easiest Method
Project Zomboid servers can be set up and hosted by Kinetic Hosting in minutes. Start playing with your friends right now by setting up a server with us
Palworld x Terraria – Tides of Terraria Update Breakdown
The Tides of Terraria update is here, and it’s the biggest change Palworld has seen yet. Version 0.6.0 adds a full crossover with Terraria, along with game-changing systems like fishing, new islands, enemy bases, and raid bosses.
What is Garry’s Mod? | Full Guide | Kinetic Hosting
Learn everything you need to know about Garry’s Mod, what it is, and how you can get hosting GMod straightaway in this full guide from Kinetic Hosting.
How to Host an Unturned Server | The Easiest Method
Hosting an Unturned server doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive! The easiest and fastest way to get started is by using a dedicated game server hosting provider. With instant setup, full mod support, and no player limits, you can be up and running in just minutes.
Now Hosting - Stardew Valley
Looking to keep your Stardew Valley world online all the time – even when you’re offline? We now offer dedicated Stardew Valley server hosting, giving you full control, 24/7 uptime, and support for both vanilla and modded gameplay.
Supported Game Types | Main vs Limited Support | Kinetic Hosting
At Kinetic Hosting, you can change the game your server is running at any time. We currently support over 45 different games, and that list continues to grow.
The Blue Becomes Purple
For the first time since we introduced our current logo in 2021, we've rolled out a refresh. We've kept the shape of our logo, but we're now sporting a fancy new purple colour and new font style.
2025 Feedback Form - Win A Free Server
f you've been around for a while, you'll know we release feedback forms every 6–8 months. We use your responses to help improve our service and ensure we're on the right track.
Join Our Discord Server
Our Discord server is the best way to connect with the Kinetic Hosting team, get fast support, stay up to date with news, and join a community of fellow server owners and gamers.
Panel Outage 10/04/2025
At 7:34 AM UTC, our emergency team was alerted to an issue causing our game panel to become inaccessible. Upon investigation, we discovered the issue wasn't directly with the game panel, but rather with our caching proxy server.
No AI, No Bots — Just Real Support | Kinetic Hosting
We won't use AI for support. Ever. Get fast, human-powered help through live chat, Discord, or tickets — 100% real support, 100% of the time.
2025 Transparency Report
Welcome to our first-ever annual transparency report. We'll release this report each year to share clear insights into our operating costs, how your money is being spent, and the future direction we're taking Kinetic Hosting.
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Minecraft Spring to Life Update (2025): Install on Your Server Now
Discover what’s new in Minecraft’s 2025 Spring to Life update—new mobs, features, and easy one-click updates with Kinetic Hosting.
Texas Performance Outage
At 10 AM GMT, we were alerted to an outage affecting nine of our nodes in our Texas location:
What is a Game Server? | The Full Guide | Kinetic Hosting
Find out everything you need to know about how game servers work, why you need them, and how we can help you host them with ease at Kinetic Hosting.
USE-NY Server Migrations
This year has already been massive for us at Kinetic. We hit our end-of-year client goal at the start of February—something we never expected so early! It’s been incredible to see this growth, and we owe a huge thank you to everyone who has checked out Kinetic Hosting and placed an order.
Protecting Our Affiliates: What You Need to Know About Cookie Manipulation
We've recently updated our Terms of Service to address a growing concern in the affiliate marketing space: the manipulation of tracking cookies. This change is aimed at ensuring fairness and protecting our affiliates from unethical practices.
Christmas Holiday Support Times
Our support teams will be fully offline on Christmas Day (25th), Boxing Day (26th), and New Year's Day (1st January). This is to allow our team to spend quality time with their family and friends over the holiday season. On all other days, it will be business as usual. However, please note that support requests opened after these days may take a little longer to process as we catch up on any pending tickets.
Feedback Form - Free Discord Role | Free Lifetime Server
If you've been around a while you'll know we put out feedback forms every so often to collect feedback from you. We've made a lot of changes to our service this year, so we're requesting your feedback once again, to make sure we're going in the right direction. We read all feedback replies, and use them to help improve our service.
The Garden Awakens Drop
The Garden Awakens update for Minecraft 1.21.4 is now here! Featuring the Pale Garden with it's new Wood Types, Creaking mob, Resin block family and the Eyeblossoms! We will be covering everything within this Minecraft update so you can have the full scoop!
Hardware Upgrades Incoming
At Kinetic, offering modern, powerful hardware has always been a priority. When we launched in 2020, the standard in hosting was outdated Intel Xeon CPUs. We weren’t satisfied with this, as it led to slow and laggy servers. From the start, we committed to providing updated Intel CPUs to ensure everyone could enjoy smooth, lag-free servers
Kinetic Panel 5 is in development
Last year, we released the biggest update to our panel yet: Panel 4. This update featured a huge UI overhaul, new modpack and version installers, a new Overview page, a schedule system, and so much more.
Free Server - Feedback Form
Our 2024 feedback form is now open
Minecraft 15th Anniversary FREE Cape
Minecraft has released a 15 Year Anniversary Cape to celebrate 15 years of the game and its wonderful community. This means, if you own a Minecraft Java or Bedrock account, you can claim this cape for FREE.
Minecraft Pale Garden, New Mob & Wood type
The Winter Drop is what Minecraft is calling this variety of snapshots, with this we will be showing you a first look at the Pale Garden, The Creaking Mob & the new Wood Type!
Twitch x Minecraft Exclusive Rewards
Twitch x Minecraft Exclusive Rewards
Feedback Form Response
In today’s post, I wanted to take the time to cover some of the common feedback we've been getting and to address how we'll be acting on it.
Minecraft - Authentication Servers
Seeing an authentication server error message on Minecraft? This is an error on Mojangs end, your server is working fine. Please reach out to support if you have any questions.
New Locations Added to Our Lineup
We've been busy over the past two months adding new locations and improving our existing ones. We know that ping matters when it comes to gaming, so we've been working to grow our coverage.
Impact Packages Are Getting An Upgrade
Our Impact line of servers has gotten a huge upgrade. Now offering now offering AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPUs, DDR5 Memory, and super-fast NVMe SSDs. All that extra power, with no price increase. This brings true top of the line hardware to our game servers. We've been blown away by their power and speed, and we think you will be too.
Upgrades To Budget Servers
Starting today we'll be moving servers on the following nodes to upgrade their hardware:
Welcome
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Enjoying Kinetic?
We’re super thankful for everyone who uses our services and chats with our 24/7/365 support team. Your reviews really help us understand what we’re doing right and what we can make better. If you’ve got a minute, we’d love it if you could leave a review on our Trustpilot, Every review makes a big difference! Thanks!
Changes To Panel Updates
We launched the Kinetic Panel back in 2022, and up until now, most features have been added through major updates. This approach sometimes meant that features were completed but had to wait for other features to be finalized before release. While this was unavoidable in some cases, such as with the significant UI reworks in Panel 3 and Panel 4, it has occasionally left features you could have been using just sitting there.