Is a purchased/extra port permanent or a monthly add-on, and for Java or Bedrock?

Extra ports on HumbleServers are free and permanent, within what your plan includes — there is nothing to buy monthly. This article clears up how ports work, what protocols they carry, and how they differ from a dedicated IP.

How extra ports work

Extra ports are free and stay with your server. You allocate them yourself on the IPs & Ports page; there is no monthly add-on to purchase for them.

A single port can carry either protocol depending on what you point at it:

• TCP — Java Minecraft, proxy backends.
• UDP — Bedrock/Geyser, voice chat.

If a specific setup needs several ports, add them on the IPs & Ports page, within what your plan includes — if you need more, message the team.

Ports vs. a dedicated IP

These are two different things, and it is easy to mix them up.

1. Extra ports — free allocations on your existing server IP, added on the IPs & Ports page.
2. Dedicated IP — not sold as an add-on; if you specifically need your own IP, message the team. It is not required just to open ports.

Tip: You do not need a dedicated IP to run Bedrock, a proxy, or a web map — those only need extra port allocations, which are free.

Frequently asked questions

Are extra ports a monthly charge? No. They are free and permanent, within what your plan includes. Ports aren't sold.

Do ports work for both Java and Bedrock? Yes. A port carries TCP (Java, proxies) or UDP (Bedrock/Geyser, voice) based on what you configure it for.

When would I need a dedicated IP instead? Only if you specifically want your own IP address. Dedicated IPs aren't sold as an add-on — message the team if you need one; extra ports themselves cost nothing.