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# Panel | How to create a free Minecraft server

If you want to create your own Minecraft server Skynode has you covered. We provide free Minecraft server hosting that runs 24 hours per day 7 days per week. By following the steps below you can create your very own server in minutes and start playing together with friends to build amazing things. 

# How to create a free Minecraft server

1. Go to the [panel](https://panel.gaming4free.net) and register an account.

2. Click "Claim a free server"

3. Type the name you want for the server and the type of server.

Your screen should look like this except the name field should have something in it:
![Claim Server Screen](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/96b07f66ef6ab800/braved9ofha6smv_1lg8qpj.png)

4. Click "Create Server" in the bottom right, and you are done. 

5. The server installer should run for a few moments, simply keep refreshing the page.

${youtube}[Free Server Tutorial](8CEwFESRGmI)

||| If you have issues, please read the next section.

Common issues: 

1. You have an adblocker, or are using a browser like [Brave](https://brave.com) which has one in it. Please turn off your adblocker, and if you have them Brave's shields. Then refresh the page.

2. Your browser has an unknown issue: Try an incognito window while claiming. Or Try another browser on your PC.

3. Any other issues can also be solved from trying to connect on another device, like a different PC or mobile phone. 

| If none of this works for you, open a ticket.