Can I host a modded Minecraft server for free? Yes. FreeMcServer.net gives you a free Java server on Forge, Fabric, NeoForge or Quilt with up to 4 GB of RAM (free with ads), 10 GB NVMe storage and full FTP access. Add mods from the Mods tab, or upload a modpack's server pack. No credit card needed.
Pick your loader, add your mods and invite your friends. Cobblemon, Create, an All The Mods-style pack or your own mod list: you set it up in the panel and pay nothing.
Free with ads. Over 2,000,000 users.
| Free plan | |
|---|---|
| RAM | Up to 4 GB (with ads) |
| Storage | 10 GB NVMe SSD |
| Mod loaders | Forge, NeoForge, Fabric and Quilt |
| Minecraft versions | All Minecraft versions |
| Mods | Mods tab (Modrinth) plus manual upload |
| File access | Full FTP and WebFTP |
| Custom server JARs | Yes, after account verification |
| Backups | Server backups, with Google Drive sync |
| Address | Free .enderman.cloud subdomain |
| Protection | DDoS protection |
| Database | Free MySQL database |
| Extra ports | For Dynmap, GeyserMC and voice chat mods |
| Co-owners | Sub-users can help manage the server |
| Locations | Canada, Germany and Finland |
| Apps | iOS and Android apps to manage your server |
Your loader has to match your mods. Every mod is built for one loader and one Minecraft version, so check the mod or modpack page first, then pick the same loader here.
Forge and NeoForge are the classic loaders for big modpacks. Choose one of them when your modpack or mod list says Forge or NeoForge. See Forge server hosting.
Fabric is a lightweight loader that gets new Minecraft versions quickly. It's popular for performance mods and for Cobblemon. Choose one of them when your mods are built for Fabric or Quilt. See Fabric server hosting.
Match two things: the loader and the Minecraft version your mods or pack name. If a pack says "Forge 1.20.1", install Forge for 1.20.1.
Want plugins instead of mods? Plugins run on Paper or Spigot, and they don't mix with Forge or Fabric mods. Use Paper server hosting for plugins.
Forge, Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt servers have a Mods tab in the panel. Search for a mod, and the results are filtered to your server's version and loader, so you only see mods that fit. Click Install and the mod is added to your server.
The Mods tab searches Modrinth.
Got a mod that isn't there? Upload the file to the /mods folder with WebFTP or FileZilla, then restart the server.
A modpack is a set of mods with its own configs. You run it on your server by uploading the pack's server pack. Most packs on CurseForge publish one. It takes four steps:
Your friends need the same modpack installed in their own game to join.
Step-by-step help, with screenshots: How to install a modpack on Java edition.
It depends on the pack. Light mod lists and Fabric performance setups fit the free plan better than large kitchen-sink packs. Every pack author publishes a memory recommendation, so check the pack's page before you start.
The free plan gives you up to 4 GB of RAM. You reach 4 GB through ads, which is how the free plan pays for itself.
Need more for a big pack? Premium goes up to 8 GB of RAM, with no renewals. It's billed per day in credits, so you only pay for the days you use.
Modded servers run on Java Edition. To join, each friend needs Java Edition with the same loader, the same Minecraft version and the same mods as the server.
Java + Bedrock crossplay with GeyserMC and Floodgate works on Paper plugin servers, not on Forge or Fabric modpacks. If your group mixes Java and Bedrock players, a Paper server is the way to play together. See the Bedrock server page for how it works.
Sharing is simple:
.enderman.cloud address.Free servers run on a timer. Renew every 4 hours, or every 6 hours with an ad. If nobody is online, the server stops after 30 minutes (60 minutes with an ad).
You don't have to renew alone. Turn on your server's Public Page and friends can start or renew the server without logging in. You can even reward them: set an in-game command such as give {player} diamond 5, and whoever renews gets the items.
Before you add a big mod or update a pack, back up your world. Connect your Google Drive in the Backups tab and your backups are stored on your own Google account.
Want the full picture on keeping a free server running? Read how renewals and the Public Page work.
Sign up with your email, Discord or Google account. No credit card needed.
Pick Forge, Fabric, NeoForge or Quilt and the Minecraft version your mods need.
Install mods from the Mods tab or upload your modpack's server pack, then start the server and send friends the address.
New to hosting? Our guide to making a free Minecraft server covers every step. To tweak settings like difficulty or view distance, try the server.properties generator. Prefer to manage files on your PC? See full FTP access.
Join over 2,000,000 users. Pick your loader, add your mods and invite your friends. No credit card required.
Create your free modded server Need more RAM? See Premium