NeoForge Minecraft server hosting
The modern successor to Forge, hosted. Run the current wave of NeoForge mods and modpacks (MC 1.20.2+), with full file access to install exactly the mods you want.
From $1/mo, online in ~60s.
Plans that run NeoForge
NeoForge needs at least 2 GB of RAM - more than the free plan's 1 GB, so it runs on the plans below.
What is NeoForge?
NeoForge is a community-maintained fork of Forge, built to keep modern Minecraft versions (1.20.2 and up) moving fast. It's the loader behind many of today's actively-updated modpacks and mods, picking up where Forge's own release cadence slowed down.
A NeoForge server installs straight from the loader's own official source, so there's no CurseForge API key or platform gate in the way - upload the mod jars you want over SFTP or the file manager and restart.
Why host NeoForge with Crafty Servers?
Built for modern Minecraft
NeoForge tracks current Minecraft versions (1.20.2+), so it's the loader most new mods and packs target first.
Install any mod
Full file access via the web file manager or SFTP - drop mods into the mods folder and restart.
Room to grow
Starts at 2 GB - upgrade the same server's RAM as your mod list gets heavier, your world stays put.
No API keys, no gates
Mods install straight from the loader's own source - nothing to register, nothing to unlock.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run NeoForge on the free plan?
No - NeoForge needs at least 2 GB of RAM, so it runs on the paid plans. The free plan covers Vanilla and Paper only.
How do I install mods?
Open the file manager (or SFTP) from your panel, upload the mod .jar files into the mods folder, and restart the server.
Do players need the mods too?
Yes - players install the same NeoForge mods (matching versions) in their own launcher to join.
NeoForge or Forge - which should I pick?
NeoForge is the actively-developed choice for Minecraft 1.20.2 and newer, and most new mods target it first. Pick Forge instead for an older pack that was built specifically for it.
Want to try the platform first?
Spin up a free live demo - a Vanilla server, online for 24 hours, no signup or card. It's the same panel your NeoForge server would run on.