❓ What is a Custom Server?
Custom Servers are essentially private games that you use to play with your friends. You can create a custom server by typing /cs or /customserver in chat.
Within Custom Servers, you are able to modify certain game settings, such as choosing a certain map or toggling whether or not beds are spawned in BedWars.
You can learn more about the controls and settings you have access to in Custom Servers here.
Stats do NOT save in custom servers, which makes them the perfect place to practise your skills without worrying about your stats!
⛔ Limits
Your ability to create and host custom servers depends on your rank. For ranks with limits, you’ll be able to host custom servers until you reach both your daily game and time limits.
Limits reset every 24 hours at midnight UTC. You can check the current UTC time here.
You can see the limits for each rank below:
| Regular | Hive+ | Hive Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Server Limits | 1 game hosted and 10 minutes of gameplay | 6 games hosted and 90 minutes of gameplay | Unlimited |
Gameplay time is measured from the start of a game to the start of the endgame lobby, rounded down in your favour.
For example:
- If you’re a Hive+ member and have hosted 6 games but haven’t reached 90 minutes of total gameplay, you can still create another server.
- If you’ve exceeded 90 minutes but hosted fewer than 6 games, you can also create another server.
Limits are only checked when creating a new server; ongoing games won’t be stopped, even if you exceed your limit mid-game.
You’ll only be blocked from creating new servers once you’ve reached both your daily game and time limits.
These limits apply only to the host. You can always join other players’ Custom Servers, even if you’ve reached your own limit.
🎮 Available Games
All of The Hive's (current) games support Custom Servers. Support for Limited Time Modes (LTMs) is not guaranteed.
Players with the Hive Ultimate rank can also create custom server hubs and microhubs.