--- title: "Mods and modpacks: 9 guides | StreetHosting" description: "Forge, Fabric, CurseForge and the memory a modpack really needs. Browse the 9 StreetHosting guides on this subject." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/topics/mods" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- # Mods and modpacks Forge, Fabric, CurseForge and the memory a modpack really needs. 9 guides across 2 categories Search guides / All9 Minecraft7 VPS2 Filters and sorting 9 guides [Minecraft Intermediate Minecraft Fabric server: how to install mods and the Fabric API From the official installer to the first player: which Java each version needs, why almost every mod requires the Fabric API, which mods stay on the server and which ones players have to install, and the performance mods worth adding. 9 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-fabric-server) [VPS Intermediate How to host a Factorio server on a Linux VPS The Factorio headless server is free, runs natively on Linux and fits on a small VPS while the base is modest. Here is how to install it, configure it, handle mods and Space Age and keep the factory saved. 9 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/host-factorio-server) [VPS Intermediate How to host a Garry's Mod server on a Linux VPS The Garry's Mod server runs natively on Linux and is a free download through SteamCMD. See how much VPS each game mode needs, how to configure it, distribute Workshop addons, administer with ULX and keep the database backed up. 10 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/host-garrys-mod-server) [Minecraft Intermediate Forge, Fabric or NeoForge: which to use on a Minecraft server Forge, NeoForge and Fabric load mods in different ways, and the choice is almost always set by the modpack you want to run. Learn where NeoForge came from, where each loader is strong and what you can mix or migrate. 9 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/forge-vs-fabric-minecraft-server) [Minecraft Intermediate How to install a CurseForge modpack on a Minecraft server A modpack turns Minecraft into a different game. This guide covers requirements, installing from the panel, and the common mistakes that tank TPS on the first night. 3 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/install-curseforge-modpack-on-minecraft-server) [Minecraft Beginner How much RAM a Minecraft modpack needs Modpacks do not follow the vanilla rules of thumb. Six gigabytes can be enough for a light pack; All the Mods asks for double that or more with ten players online. 3 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/how-much-ram-does-a-minecraft-modpack-need) [Minecraft Beginner Minecraft mods and plugins for beginners Mods change the game; plugins add rules on the server. This guide explains both in plain language and tells you which plan can handle what. 3 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-mods-and-plugins-for-beginners) [Minecraft Intermediate How to install mods and plugins together on a Minecraft server Plenty of people want to combine mods and plugins on the same server. It works in some setups, but it takes the right server software and careful testing. 3 min Read guide](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-mods-and-plugins-together) [Minecraft Intermediate Minecraft modpack hosting: Forge and Fabric in Brazil A modpack is not a survival server with 30 plugins. It is a different animal: high memory, slow startup, version conflicts and huge backups. 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