How To Play Modded Minecraft With Friends (2026)

In this video, I'll show you how to play modded Minecraft with friends, walking through every method from easiest to the most advanced so you can pick the one that works best for you.
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Server List: https://minecraftservers.org/

Make A Modded Server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI4np9MyH5k
Make A Modpack Server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KHGyfyQ1JU
Make A Plugins Server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvz2-Y7yqA4

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0:00 Intro
00:08 Join a Public Server
00:45 Essential Mod
01:30 Make A Server
02:26 Buy A Server
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About the video: In this video, you will learn the best ways to play modded Minecraft with friends in 2026. We cover four main methods: joining a public modded server, using the Essential Mod to invite friends directly into your singleplayer world, self-hosting a dedicated modded server on your own PC, and using a paid hosting service for a hassle-free experience.

Joining a public server is the quickest option — find one at minecraftservers.org, copy the IP, and connect through Minecraft's Multiplayer menu with the matching modpack installed. The downside is that you don't control the server and your progress depends on the owner keeping it online.
For a private and easy alternative, the Essential Mod lets you invite friends straight into your singleplayer world without any server setup. Install it via CurseForge or Modrinth, make sure your friends have it along with the same modpack, and send a friend invite from the Essential menu. The trade-off is that the world only runs while you're online and is limited by your own PC and internet speed.

For more reliability, you can self-host a dedicated modded server on your PC using server software like Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge. The server stays online independently of your game session, but you'll need enough RAM, and port forwarding is required to let friends outside your network connect — which exposes your IP address.

If the technical side is too much to deal with, a paid hosting service like WiseHosting is the smoothest option. It keeps your server online 24/7 with no port forwarding needed, supports one-click modpack installs, and includes 24/7 technical support. Use code "HELLO" at wisehosting.com for 25% off your first month.

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