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SpongeForge · SpongeForge preinstalled: Forge mods and Sponge plugins on one server, DDoS-protected, locations worldwide, online in 60 seconds.
American ExpressAbout SpongeForge
Minecraft Java Edition is the sandbox game where you build, explore and survive together, and mods turn it into tech, magic or adventure worlds. SpongeForge is the Sponge API running on Minecraft Forge: Forge loads your mods, Sponge adds a plugin layer for permissions, economy, protection and admin tools, so Forge mods and Sponge plugins run side by side on one server. Your own server comes with SpongeForge preinstalled and unlimited player slots.
With SpongeForge you keep the modpack your players love and still run the server like an admin: give moderators ranks, protect builds and add commands without touching the mods. You pick the SpongeForge build that matches your modpack in the panel, install mods and Sponge plugins from the built-in browsers instead of uploading jars by hand, and watch RAM and CPU live while your community explores.

Locations worldwide
8 data centers worldwide — choose the location closest to your community.
Panel
Activity, Backups, DDoS manager and live statistics for your SpongeForge server, all in one browser panel.

Minecraft Game Server – Activity
Activity of the Minecraft game server in the ZapX customer panel.
Benchmark
Measured values for setup time, hardware, network and uptime, compared with typical Minecraft hosting.
High-performance VPS, CPU model depends on the location
Typical VPS plans without a published host CPU
confirmed 2026-07-01
Use cases
Pick the scenario that matches your community: modded SMP, plugin-managed community server or careful mod updates with Backups.
Ready for mods + plugins?
Mods and plugins on one SpongeForge server
Impressionen
A glimpse into the game world—its atmosphere, exploration, and the moments your community will experience on the server.
Forge mods and Sponge plugins on one server, SpongeForge preinstalled, unlimited slots and DDoS protection included. Cancel anytime.
No setup. No risk. Online in seconds.
Features
SpongeForge as its own server type, mod and plugin browsers in the panel and resources that grow with your modlist.
Your server starts with SpongeForge installed, ready within 60 seconds after ordering.
Install both from the panel browsers, no manual jar uploads needed.
Invite your whole community; RAM and CPU set the limit, not slots.
Spot heavy mods early with live RAM and CPU statistics in the panel.
Add RAM when new mods arrive while your world and configs stay in place.
With the ZapX Pass, roll your world back in a few clicks if a mod update breaks something.
Reviews
Real feedback on support and setup.
FAQ
Answers to the most important questions before you start.
SpongeForge = Forge mods + Sponge API plugins on one server.
Forge is the mod loader: it loads mods that add blocks, items, dimensions and mechanics. SpongeForge runs on top of Forge and adds the Sponge API, a plugin layer for permissions, economy, protection and admin tools. Forge alone gives you mods, while SpongeForge gives you Forge mods plus Sponge plugins on the same server.
Mods and Sponge plugins install side by side from the panel.
Yes, that's exactly what SpongeForge is for. Install Forge mods from the mod browser and Sponge plugins from the plugin browser in the panel; both land in the mods folder SpongeForge reads. You can upload your own files with the file manager. Players need the same Forge mods on their client as on the server. Learn more in the Help Center
Only Sponge API plugins run on SpongeForge.
No. SpongeForge loads plugins written for the Sponge API only; Bukkit, Spigot and Paper plugins use a different API and won't load. Look for a Sponge version of the plugin in the plugin browser. If your setup depends on Bukkit-style plugins, a Paper or Spigot server type is the better fit.
Pick the SpongeForge build that matches your modpack in the panel.
When you order, SpongeForge is set up as the server type. In the panel you then pick a SpongeForge build from Minecraft 1.19.4 up to current releases; each build pins matching Forge and Sponge API versions. Choose the build your modpack and plugins target, since mods and Sponge plugins are made for specific Minecraft versions.
Match RAM to your modlist and active players.
Mods plus plugins need more memory than a vanilla server, and a few large mods can weigh more than dozens of small ones. Start with a package that fits your modlist, watch RAM and CPU in the live statistics during the first sessions and move to a bigger package when usage stays high. Player slots stay unlimited on every package. As a guideline: at least 2 GB, 4 GB recommended. Performance tips in the Help Center
Provisioned automatically, usually within 60 seconds.
After your order the server is provisioned automatically with SpongeForge preinstalled, usually within 60 seconds. The first start with a large modlist can take a little longer while Forge loads everything. You connect with the IP and port shown in the panel.
Dedicated resources for mods and plugins, cancel anytime.
Free hosts usually cap RAM, shut servers down when idle or make you wait in a queue to start, and a modded server with plugins hits those limits quickly. A paid SpongeForge server gives you dedicated RAM and CPU, unlimited player slots, DDoS protection and Backups. Terms are flexible and you can cancel anytime.
Locations worldwide: choose the one closest to your players.
Data centers are available worldwide, so you pick the location closest to your players when you order. Many North American groups start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles, while communities elsewhere choose a site near them. Hardware and network details, including DDoS filtering, vary by location.
Any more questions?
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Discord management
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Also available
Popular Minecraft Modpacks — ATM, RLCraft, Pixelmon, and more. See prices in the configurator.
Modpack
ATM10 · Tech
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Modpack
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Also available
Popular Minecraft Modpacks — ATM, RLCraft, Pixelmon, and more. See prices in the configurator.
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Available modpacks
Benefit
Modrinth & CurseForge packs with instant setup in the Minecraft configurator.
Choose a pack and get started in 60 seconds.
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