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Sparkane

Private Servers for Java + Bedrock

Your friends. Your rules. Your Minecraft challenge.

Play with friends on your private challenge server. Your rules, without plugins or hosting.

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Java 1.21.11 – 26.3 · Bedrock

Java & Bedrock joining guide

Sparkane in numbers

Registered players
30k+
Servers created
68k+
Challenges to choose from
31+

From Lobby to Private Challenge Server in 4 Steps

Choose a ready-made preset in game. You can also set up your server on our website: the configurator lets you combine challenges and adjust goals, rules, and world settings.

1

Connect to Sparkane

Join from Java or Bedrock. Nothing to downloadplay.sparkane.com

2

Choose a Preset

Every challenge has a preset. Create your server directly in the lobby.

3

Invite Friends

Once your server is ready, invite your friends with /invite <name>.

4

Start Your Run

Everyone ready? Start the challenge with /timer start.

Start together

Minecraft with your rules.

Choose your challenge – or combine several rules in the configurator.

A player stands in a crater among diamonds, diamond axes, raw gold blocks, and music discs.

Block Drop Randomizer

Each block type gets a fixed random drop. Discover food, gear, and the items you need for your goal.

Explore the challenge

More rules for your run

Three Minecraft characters stand at a crafting table inside the blue world border.

Level = Border

Earn XP together to expand your world border and unlock new resources.

A player faces a spider inside the blue chunk border.

Chunk = Mob

Defeat the guardian to unlock the next chunk.

Bridges connect floating biome spheres over the void.

Crumbling Spheres

Gather supplies and reach the next biome sphere before the ground crumbles.

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Join the Minecraft Challenge Server

Use Java or Bedrock to create your private server in a few quick steps:

1

Add New Server

Select “Multiplayer” from the main menu and click “Add Server”

2

Enter Server Address

Enterin the “Server Address” field
3

Connect

Click “Done” and connect with a double-click

1

Open Server Menu

Click “Play” and then select “Servers”

2

Add New Server

Click “Add Server”

3

Enter Server Address

Enterin the “Server Address” field
4

Connect

Click “Add and Play”

Playing Bedrock on a console that won’t let you enter a server address? Console setup guide

Minecraft Challenge Server FAQ

Private servers, Java, Bedrock, and challenge combinations explained

What is Sparkane?

Sparkane is a free network for private Minecraft challenge servers. Create a server, combine randomizers, restrictions, and survival modes, and play with friends without hosting, downloads, or client-side plugins.

Is Sparkane really free?

Yes! Create two Personal Servers for free and invite your friends. Start your server at least every 3 days to keep playing. Ranks allow longer breaks between starts, more player slots and extra features.

How do I create a challenge server?

Connect to play.sparkane.com in Minecraft (Java 1.21.11 – 26.3 or Bedrock). Choose a ready-made preset in the lobby and create your server in game. You can also set up your server on our website: the configurator lets you combine challenges and adjust goals, rules, and world settings. Once your server is ready, invite friends and start your run with /timer start.

Can I combine multiple challenges?

Yes! Depending on your rank, you can activate multiple challenges at once. For example, combine "Block Drop Randomizer" with "Chunk = Mob" for extra chaos!

Do my friends need a rank too?

The server creator’s rank determines the available challenges, world settings, and server limits. Invited friends can play those challenges and worlds without needing the same rank themselves.

Can I play challenges on my own?

Yes. You can start your private challenge server on your own. If you want to play with friends, invite them in game.

Can I play with Java and Bedrock together?

Yes! Sparkane supports both editions and enables cross-platform play. Friends on PC and mobile can play together. If your console does not show Add Server, connect through BedrockTogether on a supported Android or iOS device. Sparkane will then appear in the console LAN list.

When can I play new Minecraft content?

We aim to bring new Minecraft Game Drop content to Sparkane as soon as possible. This typically takes four to six weeks after release. We announce newly available content on Discord. On Java, you can join using a version within the listed range. On Bedrock, you can always join using the latest version. Supporting a game version does not mean that all content from a new Game Drop is already available.

Is my progress saved?

Yes! Your server pauses automatically when all players leave. Your progress is preserved and you can restart your server from the lobby during its lifetime.

Can we take a break during a run?

Yes. The host can use /timer pause to freeze the game world and pause your run timer. Use /timer resume to continue. Your server is not deleted for inactivity while you are on it. When everyone leaves, it stops automatically.

What if no server slot is available?

Your server joins a queue and starts automatically when it is your turn. Rank and waiting time determine the order.

How long does my server run?

Your server is not deleted for inactivity while you are playing on it. Between server starts, you have 3 days without a rank, 7 with Pro, 14 with Elite and 30 with Legend. Each start resets the time for that server. Without a rank, with Pro and with Elite, you then cannot start it, but have another 2, 3 or 5 days to save it with a higher rank. With Legend, it is deleted after 30 days without a start. Check the dates in the lobby.

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Start Your Private Minecraft Challenge Server

Copy the server address and choose your first challenge in the lobby.