Are Modrinth Servers 24/7? What Modrinth Actually Is
The short answer: Modrinth does not host Minecraft servers. It is a platform for downloading mods and modpacks. If you want a 24/7 server running a Modrinth modpack, you need a separate Minecraft hosting provider.
What Modrinth Actually Is
Modrinth is a mod distribution platform. Developers upload mods, modpacks, resource packs, and shaders to Modrinth, and players download them. Think of it like an app store but specifically for Minecraft content.
Modrinth hosts the files. It does not run game servers.
Why People Think Modrinth Has Servers
The confusion usually comes from one of two places:
The Modrinth Launcher — Modrinth has a desktop launcher application that lets you manage modpack installs for your own game client. This runs Minecraft on your local machine. It is not a server.
"Host on Modrinth" — Some modpack pages have buttons or instructions that link to compatible hosting providers. This is a recommendation, not hosting by Modrinth.
Getting a 24/7 Server for a Modrinth Modpack
To actually run a 24/7 online server that anyone can join:
- Find the modpack you want on modrinth.com
- Download the server-side version of the modpack (not the client pack)
- Upload the files to a Minecraft hosting provider
- Start the server — it runs continuously, 24/7
Or use a host that offers one-click modpack installs from their control panel and skip the manual upload entirely.
Modrinth Modpacks That Need Good Hosting
Popular Modrinth modpacks vary widely in their requirements:
| Modpack | Minimum RAM | Recommended | |---------|-------------|-------------| | Better MC (NeoForge) | 6 GB | 8 GB | | Prominence II | 6 GB | 8 GB | | ATM10: To the Sky | 10 GB | 12-14 GB | | Floo Network | 4 GB | 6 GB | | Vault Hunters (Modrinth) | 6 GB | 8+ GB |
Heavy modpacks with automation, tech, or exploration (ATM10, Vault Hunters) need fast single-thread CPU performance, not just RAM. Servers that throttle CPU cause TPS problems even with enough RAM.
What Makes a Good Modrinth Modpack Host
For a smooth 24/7 experience:
- Dedicated CPU allocation — shared nodes with burst credits degrade under sustained mod tick load
- NVMe storage — modpacks with many dimensions generate heavy disk I/O during world loading
- Pterodactyl panel — makes managing server files, config changes, and restarts easy
- Automatic backups — modded servers occasionally get corrupted chunks; backups are essential
Space-Node runs AMD Ryzen hardware optimized for game server workloads and includes Pterodactyl panel, automatic backups, and DDoS protection on every Minecraft plan.
