modded Minecraft server hosting

Minecraft hosting gives you a private multiplayer server where you and your friends can play together online. Instead of everyone joining a public server, you get your own world, make your own rules and run your own mods or plugins if you want them.

To play Minecraft multiplayer, someone needs to run a server. There are two ways to do that:

• Self-host on your own PC. It’s free but comes with trade-offs: your server is only online when your computer is, you need to handle port forwarding and security yourself, and your home internet and hardware can cause lag and issues if you have no technical experience.
• Rent a server from a hosting provider. You can get a server that runs 24/7 on dedicated hardware, your friends can join anytime whether you’re online or not, and you get things like DDoS protection, automatic backups, and 24/7 support when something goes wrong. For most people, it’s the easier and more reliable option.

Starting a Minecraft server takes a few minutes.

At WiseHosting, here’s what the process looks like: pick a plan based on how much RAM you need, choose a server location close to you and your players (lower ping = smoother gameplay), and complete the purchase. Once done, log into your server dashboard, configure your server, things like game version, server software (Paper, Fabric, Forge), and world options, then share your server IP with friends and start playing.

If you want a detailed walkthrough of the full setup process, we have a step-by-step guide that covers everything to setting up your Minecraft server.

It depends on what you’re running and how many players you expect.

As a general rule: most small vanilla servers with a few friends run great on 4–6 GB. If you’re running heavier modpacks, something like All the Mods or RLCraft you’ll want 8–12 GB depending on the pack and player count. Lightweight modpacks or plugin-based servers usually fall somewhere in between.

If you want a specific number for your setup, use our Minecraft Server RAM calculator, it factors in your server type, mod count, and expected players to give you a tailored recommendation.

Minecraft server hosting prices start from $2.99/month for a 12-month plan for 2GB and includes everything you need to get started. Exact pricing depends on how much RAM you need. A small vanilla server with 4 GB costs less than a heavily modded server with 12 GB+.

For a full breakdown of what Minecraft hosting typically costs (and what to watch out for), check out our Minecraft server cost guide.

If you’re hosting with WiseHosting, no. Our dashboard handles everything: server setup, software installation, mod management and configuration, so you don’t need to touch a command line or understand networking.

Self-hosting is a different story. You’ll need to know your way around port forwarding, firewall rules, Java arguments, and server administration. It’s doable if you’re comfortable with that, but it’s not exactly beginner-friendly.

We built our platform so that someone who’s never hosted a server before can get one running in minutes. And if you do get stuck, our support team will help you 24/7.

WiseHosting plans run on AMD Ryzen 5600X (or better) processors with NVMe SSD storage. That combination means fast chunk loading and lag-free experience.

How much CPU power you get depends on your plan. For example, a 5 GB plan gives you 400% CPU power (4 threads / 2 cores), while a 16 GB plan gives you 700% CPU power (7 threads / 3.5 cores). The bigger the plan, the more processing headroom you get.

Read our article on WiseHosting’s CPU specs.

Absolutely. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your plan at any time through the Billing panel.

If your server starts growing you can upgrade without any downtime. And you can downgrade when you’re not using the resources. You are not locked into any of our plans.

Every WiseHosting server comes with built-in DDoS protection. This filters malicious traffic before it reaches your server, so an attack doesn’t knock your server offline.

On top of that, every server includes automatic backups. If something goes wrong whether it’s an attack, a bad plugin update, or an accidental world corruption, you can roll back to a previous state and get back to normal.

You get 24/7 support from a team that specializes in Minecraft servers. Our team can help with server configuration issues, plugin conflicts, performance problems, and even in-game troubleshooting.

Our average response time is 15 minutes. On top of direct support, you also get access to 200+ knowledgebase articles, guides, and blog posts that cover everything from basic setup to advanced performance optimization. Between the support team and the library, most issues get resolved fast.

Yes. WiseHosting supports modded Minecraft hosting for Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge, with access to over 50,000 modpacks and mods from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB.

Installing mods is straightforward: our one-click installer handles the setup so you don’t have to manually upload JAR files or configure mod loaders. Pick a modpack, click install, and you’re ready to play. Read our guide if you want to install mods on a Minecraft server yourself.

WiseHosting supports all Minecraft server versions and types. Available server types:

• Vanilla
• Paper
• Fabric
• Forge
• Spigot
• NeoForge
• Purpur
• Snapshots
• SpongeVanilla
• SpongeForge
• BungeeCord
• Waterfall
• Velocity
• Mohist
• Magma
• CatServer
• Arclight

Yes, and you don’t have to do it manually. Our automated Minecraft server migration tool uses FTP to transfer your files directly from your current hosting provider to WiseHosting. You provide the connection details, and the tool handles the rest: world files, plugins, configurations, all of it.

If you run into any issues during the transfer, our support team can step in and manage the migration for you. Either way, you won’t have to start from scratch or rebuild your world.

We have 10 server locations across 5 continents: Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. Picking a location close to where you and your players are means lower ping and a smoother experience.

For details on exact locations and which one is right for you, check out our article on WiseHosting’s server locations.