NetSkyway gives away free game servers on real hardware, and one question comes up more than any other: how do I get more RAM, CPU, or storage? The good news is that there are several ways to grow your allocation, and most of them cost nothing but a little effort. This guide walks through exactly what you start with, how to ask for more, and how to earn upgrades over time.
What you get by default
When your server is approved, the typical free allocation is around 2 GB of fast DDR5 RAM, about 2.5 CPU cores, and somewhere between 5 and 10 GB of NVMe disk. That is enough to run a small vanilla world, a modest plugin server, or a proxy without trouble. The hardware underneath is genuinely good: Intel i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPUs, DDR5 memory, and NVMe storage, so even 2 GB goes further than it would on slower shared hosts.
If you are still setting things up, our guide on running a free Minecraft server with no lag covers how to make the most of your default resources before you even ask for more.
Most requests are approved
NetSkyway runs on open access, not a waitlist gimmick. Most people who request a server are approved, and the same spirit applies to upgrade requests. The team is not looking for reasons to say no. If your project is real and your request is reasonable, you have a strong chance of getting more. This matters because it means asking is almost always worth it. The worst case is a polite explanation of why a particular bump is not possible right now.
Ask for more by explaining your project
The single best way to get more resources is to explain your project clearly when you request. A one line "give me more RAM" is easy to pass over. A short description of what you are building, who it is for, and why it needs the extra headroom gives the team something to believe in. Well explained projects can receive 6 to 8 GB of RAM or extra CPU cores when the team sees the vision behind them.
Be specific. Mention your player target, the modpack or plugin stack you plan to run, and any growth you already have. If you are just getting started and have not requested yet, read how to get a free Minecraft server first, then come back to ask for an upgrade once your project is live.
More RAM if your survival server is laggy
Small survival servers often start to stutter as the world grows, more chunks load, and more entities pile up. This is one of the most common reasons people need more memory, and the team knows it. If your survival server is lagging and you can show that the cause is memory pressure rather than a misconfiguration, asking for more RAM usually works out. Laggy small survival servers commonly get a memory bump on request.
Before you ask, do a quick sanity check: trim view distance, remove unused plugins, and pregenerate your world if you can. If lag persists after that, you have a clean case for an upgrade, and the team is much more likely to grant it when you have already done the basic tuning.
Earn upgrades with the affiliate token store
You do not have to rely on requests alone. NetSkyway runs an affiliate store inside the Discord where you earn tokens for every person you invite and bring to the community. Those tokens are spent on real upgrades: more RAM, more CPU, extra storage, backups, and other improvements to your server. The more people you bring, the more you can buy.
This is the most reliable long term path to a bigger server, because it scales with your own effort and never expires the way a one off favor might. We break down the whole system in our guide to the NetSkyway affiliate program, including how to get your referral link and tips for bringing more people.
Giveaways
On top of requests and the affiliate store, NetSkyway runs regular giveaways for resources and upgrades. These happen in the Discord, and winning one can land you extra RAM, CPU, or storage with no strings attached. Keep an eye on the announcement and giveaway channels, react when one goes live, and you may pick up an upgrade for free. Giveaways stack with everything else, so a giveaway win plus affiliate tokens plus a project request can add up fast.
How to request more
When you are ready, head to the NetSkyway Discord and use the #request-server channel. Whether you are asking for a brand new server or an upgrade to an existing one, the same place works. Write a short, honest description of your project and the specific resources you are after. Join the Discord at discord.gg/QXKNwaWVJ2, post your request, and the team will take it from there. Combine a clear request with affiliate tokens and the occasional giveaway, and you can grow a free server into something far larger than where it started.