The pack
About Better MC
Better MC keeps the feel of vanilla Minecraft while layering in richer world generation, smoother combat, structures, quests and quality-of-life. It's the pack for people who love base Minecraft but want more to explore without a steep modded learning curve.
- Beautiful expanded world-gen and new structures
- Better combat, backpacks and quality-of-life throughout
- Built-in quest book to guide progression
- Feels like vanilla+, not a total conversion
Recommended plan
8 GB RAM recommended
Sizing it yourself? Read how much RAM a Minecraft server needs or try the Minecraft server RAM calculator. New to modpacks? Our guide to installing a Minecraft modpack covers the backup first and getting your players onto the same pack release.
Better MC preinstalled - cancel anytime
One click
How the install works
- 1
Pick the recommended plan
Deploy adds Better MC to your cart on the plan sized for it. Choose monthly or a longer cycle at checkout.
- 2
We preinstall the pack
Your server provisions with Better MC on Forge 1.20.1, already installed and ready to start. No SFTP, no config files.
- 3
Hand out the IP
Start the server from the panel and share the address. Swap packs, versions or individual mods whenever you like from the Modpacks tab.
Pack details
- Source
- CurseForge
- Mod loader
- Forge
- Minecraft version
- 1.20.1
- Recommended RAM
- 8 GB
- Minimum RAM
- 6 GB
Every plan
Included with every plan
One-click modpack install
Preinstalled at provision, or swapped any time from the panel. No SFTP.
Your choice of location
Low-latency NVMe machines, in the location closest to your group.
DDoS protection + backups
Filtered at the edge, and one-click world backups you trigger yourself.
Full web panel
Console, files, mods, players and backups, all in the browser.
72-hour refund window
A full refund if you ask within 72 hours of paying, no reason required.
Questions
Better MC hosting FAQ
How much RAM does Better MC need on a server?
Better MC runs on Forge 1.20.1. We recommend 8 GB RAM for a small group - modded packs are RAM-hungry, and 6 GB is the practical floor. The recommended plan beside this page is sized for it. Players join from Minecraft: Java Edition, since Bedrock players can't join a modded Java server.
How do I install Better MC?
One click. Pick the recommended plan and Better MC is preinstalled when your server provisions - or install it any time from the Modpacks tab in your server panel. No manual file uploads.
Can I add mods or switch packs later?
Yes. The panel has a mod browser, a file manager and full console access, and you can install a different pack or a different Minecraft version whenever you like. Take a backup first and the old world is still there if you want it back.
Where are Better MC servers hosted?
Your Better MC server runs on low-latency hardware in Dallas, Texas, or Sydney, Australia, with DDoS protection and one-click backups included. Checkout starts on the location closest to you, and you can choose another.
When is support online?
Our team is on hand 7 days a week. Start a live chat or open a ticket from your dashboard whenever you need us. Our contact page lists every way to reach us.
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