Modded Minecraft server hosting

Every mod loader, one-click modpacks, and per-minute billing - big modded servers without the big monthly bill.

Modded hosting without the monthly bill

Modded Minecraft is where server costs usually hurt: packs want 8–12GB of RAM, and flat-rate hosts price those tiers at $20–40/month whether you play or not. Per-minute billing changes the math - a weekend modpack group on a 10GB server typically pays a few dollars a month.

Campfire supports all three major loaders: Forge (the classic, biggest ecosystem), NeoForge (its actively maintained successor for modern versions), and Fabric (lightweight and fast-updating). Browse CurseForge or Modrinth and install any modpack with one click - loader version and Java setup are automatic.

Not sure which loader you need? If you are installing an existing modpack, the pack decides for you - just one-click it. Building your own mod list: pick the loader your must-have mods target. For plugins without client mods, you want a Paper server instead.

Which package for your modpack?

Prices are per hour of server uptime - change packages anytime. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

Your setupPackagesRAMPrice
Light modded (performance + quality-of-life)Coal–Quartz3–5GB$0.04–0.06/hr
Mid-size modpacksIron–Gold6–8GB$0.07–0.09/hr
Heavy kitchen-sink packs (All the Mods, DawnCraft)Redstone–Emerald10–12GB$0.10–0.12/hr

One-click modpacks

Pick a pack and press create - the right loader and Java runtime are set up automatically.

Launch a modded server in three steps

  1. Pick a modpack. Browse any CurseForge or Modrinth pack in the create-server flow - or pick a loader and build your own mod list.
  2. One-click install. The right loader version, Java runtime, and pack files are set up automatically. Custom mods can be uploaded via File Manager or FTP.
  3. Join and play. Share your free subdomain; the server starts when someone joins and stops when everyone leaves.

Full walkthrough: How to install CurseForge modpacks manually

Modded hosting questions, answered

Which mod loader should I choose?

If you are installing an existing modpack, use the loader the pack is built for - the one-click installer handles it. Building your own list:
  • Forge - the biggest mod catalog, best for older versions and classic packs.
  • NeoForge - the actively maintained Forge successor, standard for Minecraft 1.20.1+.
  • Fabric - lightweight, fastest to support new Minecraft versions, great performance mods.
  • Paper - not a mod loader: server-side plugins with vanilla clients.

Do modded servers cost more to host?

The hourly rates are the same for every server type - modded servers just tend to need bigger packages for RAM. Because you only pay while the server is online, even a 12GB Emerald server at $0.12/hour costs a few dollars a month at typical friend-group play time.

Which modpack launchers are supported?

Any CurseForge or Modrinth modpack can be installed with one click, on Forge, NeoForge, or Fabric. Packs from other launchers can usually be uploaded manually via FTP - support can help with that for free.

How much RAM does a modded server need?

It depends on the pack.
  • Light setups with a handful of mods: 3–5GB.
  • Mid-size modpacks: 6–8GB.
  • Heavy kitchen-sink packs (All the Mods, DawnCraft): 10–12GB.
Because billing is hourly, oversizing costs pennies - and you can change the package anytime.

Can I try a modded server for free?

Signing up gives you 2 hours of free play time on the Coal package (3GB) with no credit card - enough to test a light pack. Heavier packs need more RAM, but you can switch packages at any time.

Can I move my existing modded server to Campfire Hosting?

Yes. Upload your world, mods, and configs via the web File Manager or FTP, or contact support and we will migrate your files from your current host for free - whichever loader you are coming from.

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