Aternos servers automatically restart every hour or two to refresh RAM. No time limit exists for keeping an Aternos server active. Servers cannot run 24/7, only require Aternos account
Visit atenos.org and click "Play" to access Aternos platform. Create account by signing up with username and password. Choose Minecraft version (Java or Bedrock). Select server name and customize description and color
Aternos server updates can be performed without data loss. Official Aternos Twitter confirmed this on October 3, 2017. Always backup Minecraft data before updating
Google Drive account connection enables automatic server backups. Backups can be created manually or automatically with configurable limits. Restoring backups replaces current server files including world. Backup management is only accessible through Aternos website
Unsupported Minecraft mods can cause server crashes. Excessive mods, plugins, and worlds consume RAM. Poor internet connection affects server performance. System overload from high user traffic
Server loads Forge Mod Loader version 14.23.4.2766 for Minecraft 1.12.2. Java version is OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM, version 1.8.0_272. Minecraft libraries root is set to /server/libraries