Modrinth has become a major platform for Minecraft mods and modpacks. This guide explains what Modrinth is and how to get a Modrinth modpack running on your own server.
What Modrinth Is
Modrinth is a mod hosting platform, not a server hosting provider. It is where mod developers upload and distribute their Minecraft mods, modpacks, resource packs, and shaders.
Think of Modrinth as the app store for Minecraft mods. You download mods from Modrinth, then install them on your Minecraft server. Modrinth itself does not run or host game servers.
Why People Search for Modrinth Hosting
The search term "modrinth hosting" likely comes from players who find a modpack on Modrinth and want to host a server running that modpack. They are looking for a hosting provider that makes it easy to install Modrinth modpacks.
How to Host a Modrinth Modpack Server
The process is straightforward with the right host:
- Find the modpack you want on Modrinth
- Download the server files for that modpack
- Upload the files to your hosting provider
- Configure server settings (RAM, Java version, etc.)
- Start your server
Some hosts make this even easier with one-click modpack installation from Modrinth's catalog.
Hosting Requirements for Modrinth Modpacks
Modded Minecraft is resource hungry. Here is what you typically need:
Light modpacks (under 50 mods): 4GB RAM, modern CPU. Medium modpacks (50 to 150 mods): 6 to 8GB RAM, fast single-thread CPU. Heavy modpacks (150+ mods like ATM10): 10 to 16GB RAM, a fast AMD Ryzen or equivalent.
NVMe storage is important for modded servers because world loading with many dimension mods creates heavy disk IO.
Best Hosts for Modrinth Modpacks
Space-Node is ideal for modded Minecraft. Their AMD Ryzen 9 hardware and NVMe storage handle heavy modpacks reliably. The Pterodactyl panel makes uploading and managing mod files straightforward. If you are running ATM10, Better MC, or any large modpack from Modrinth, Space-Node provides the hardware to keep TPS stable.
Bisect Hosting offers one-click modpack installation which makes setup easier for beginners.
Apex Hosting also supports modpack installation through their panel.
For the best modded Minecraft experience, prioritize a fast single-thread CPU and NVMe storage. Oversold hosting struggles with heavy modpacks regardless of how much RAM you allocate, because the CPU is the real bottleneck.
On Space-Node the CPU is shared with other servers on the node, and Minecraft Premium plans in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Canada get 600 to 800% CPU (6 to 8 vCores) under fair use, on a Ryzen 9 7950X or 9950X (depending on stock).