What Are Instances at SimpleGameHosting?

1 min. readlast update: 01.12.2026

Wondering what that Instances tab is at the top? This guide can help!

What Are Instances?

  • Easily switch between multiple server types (e.g., Vanilla, Forge, Fabric)
  • Test mods or updates without affecting your live server
  • Switch between different games (Minecraft, Hytale)

An instance is like making a new server while pausing the old server. You're making a new "instance" of the server you can load up at any time with new mods, plugins, or whatever you'd like! Wanting to pause your vanilla server and make a modded one while still having the old one? You can! You'll just need to navigate to the Instances tab and make a new instance! 

Want to know how to make a new one? Here's a guide on how to do just that!

 

 

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