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 | 8 GB | 8 GB plus 1 GB per player past 4 |
Heavy modpacks with automation, tech, or exploration need fast single-thread CPU performance, not just RAM. Two of the heaviest, ATM10 and Vault Hunters, are CurseForge packs and are not on Modrinth. Servers that throttle CPU cause TPS problems even with enough RAM.
What Makes a Good Modrinth Modpack Host
For a smooth 24/7 experience:
- A known CPU allocation: ask which CPU you get and how much of it your plan can use; burst-credit nodes 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
- Backups you can schedule: modded servers occasionally get corrupted chunks, so a backup before every pack update is essential
Space-Node runs AMD Ryzen hardware optimized for game server workloads. Every Minecraft plan includes the Pterodactyl panel, backups you make or schedule yourself in the panel, and DDoS protection. Automatic off-site backups are an optional add-on at checkout.