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# Purchasing a server plan rather than self-hosting?

Purchasing a server plan on Minefort has several benefits over self-hosting, including:

1. **Ease of use**: Server hosting networks provide an easy-to-use interface and automated setup, making it simple to get your server up and running quickly.
2. **The Minefort effect**: Rather than having to market your own server to the public, Minefort takes care of this for you! If you wish to create a public server, you’re able to meet new players through the Minefort community.
3. **Reliability**: Hosting networks have dedicated servers with high uptime and reliability, ensuring your server is always online and accessible to players.
4. **Scalability**: Minefort provides options for upgrading or downgrading your server resources as needed, making it easy to scale your server to match your player base.
5. **Support**: There’s someone always ready to help and provide troubleshooting assistance in our Discord server, ensuring you have the help you need if you encounter any issues.
6. **Security**: Hosting networks have security measures in place to protect against DDoS attacks and other security threats, giving you peace of mind that your server is safe.