Minecraft Big Dig Server Hosting
Our Minecraft Big Dig server hosting plans come with the features you need
Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
Install a modpack from your control panel
Pick Big Dig when you order, or add any of nearly 13,000 packs later.
Ready on Day One
Pick Big Dig when you order.
Nearly 13,000 Packs
Search by name, loader and version.
Fits Your Plan?
Each pack shows the memory it needs.
Backup First
Every install backs up your server.
One-Click Undo
Not for you? Put your server back.
Friends' Pack
Players get the exact pack to join.
Big Dig for Minecraft 1.5.2
Switch Versions Any Time
Pick another version in the panel and save.
Your World Stays
Keeps your world, mods and settings.
Room for Big Modpacks
Plans go up to 16 GB of memory.
Access to our custom Game Server Management Panel
Our in-house control panel runs your Minecraft Big Dig server: change every server.properties setting in one form, switch Minecraft versions and server types, and move to another location. Survival Servers is a Minecraft Big Dig dedicated game server provider with our custom panel.
Global Network, Multiple Hosting Locations
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
What is Minecraft Big Dig?
Big Dig is a mod pack based on a unique kind of world generation, with massive and repeated ore veins.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Minecraft: Big Dig Server Hosting
Big Dig features massive ore veins and unique world generation that creates enormous underground deposits of valuable resources. The modpack combines tech, magic, and exploration mods with a focus on large-scale mining operations, quarrying systems, and industrial automation powered by mods like BuildCraft, IndustrialCraft, and Thermal Expansion.
Big Dig requires 4-6GB of RAM minimum for smooth operation with 5-10 players due to its heavy mod load and complex world generation. For servers hosting 10-20 players with active chunk loading and automation systems, we recommend 6-8GB or more to prevent lag and ensure stable performance.
Big Dig 1.3.9 runs on Minecraft 1.5.2 with Forge. While it's an older modpack, it remains popular for its unique ore generation system. Our servers come pre-configured with the correct Forge version and all required mods, ensuring compatibility right out of the box.
Yes, you can add compatible mods with the File Manager. However, ensure any new mods are compatible with Minecraft 1.5.2 and don't conflict with existing Big Dig mods. We recommend testing additional mods in single-player first, and always keep backups before modifying your server configuration.
For optimal performance, we recommend 10-20 concurrent players per server. Big Dig's heavy automation and chunk loading can strain resources, so player count should scale with your allocated RAM. Smaller private servers (5-10 players) run excellently on mid-tier plans, while larger communities need higher-tier hosting.