How to Host an FTB Direwolf20 Server in 2026
FTB Direwolf20 is the classic tech-focused modpack curated by the YouTuber Direwolf20. It's updated yearly for new Minecraft versions and is one of the most reliable packs to host — well-tested, few compatibility issues.
Choose your RAM — 6–8 GB is the sweet spot
DW20 is a focused tech pack without kitchen-sink bloat. 6 GB is comfortable for a small group; go 8 GB for more active automation mid-game when ME systems and Create contraptions are running continuously.
Download from the FTB App or CurseForge
FTB Direwolf20 is available on both the FTB App and CurseForge. Download the server pack — not the client modpack. Recent editions (1.20.1+) use NeoForge. The pack includes the correct NeoForge version already bundled.
Run the NeoForge installer with Java 17
Execute the included server install script, or run the NeoForge installer jar directly: `java -jar neoforge-installer.jar --installServer`. DW20 2024/2025 editions are on 1.20.1 and require Java 17 — do not use Java 8 or Java 21.
Accept EULA and configure server.properties
Set `eula=true` in eula.txt. DW20 works well with default server.properties. Set view-distance to 10 — the pack is optimised and can handle it without TPS drops on decent hardware.
Start and connect
First boot takes 2–4 minutes — DW20 is a lean pack with fast startup. Players need the same DW20 version from CurseForge or the FTB App. Share the server IP on port 25565.
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