How to host a DeceasedCraft server
Create a DeceasedCraft zombie-apocalypse server, match the standard client and server release, update with backups, and fix Java, edition, and world-generation failures.
Use the DeceasedCraft server hosting page. It carries the standard pack release, Forge loader, and starting RAM through checkout.
| Modpack | DeceasedCraft - Urban Zombie Apocalypse |
|---|---|
| Modpack source | CurseForge #490660 |
| Version | 5.10.17 |
| Minecraft / mod loader | 1.20.1 / Forge |
| Starting RAM | 10 GB — Recommended by the pack creator |
| Details checked | September 16, 2026 |
| Release status | Version 5.10.17 is part of the v6 open beta and cannot currently be completed; the publisher recommends 5.5.5 for a complete playthrough. |
The standard and Distant Horizons (DH) Edition releases are not interchangeable. This guide uses the standard release.
The current 1.20.1 line is a v6 open beta and cannot yet be completed. Check the release status in the verified facts before choosing it; the publisher still recommends its older stable line for a complete playthrough.
Create the DeceasedCraft server
Open the dedicated hosting page
Go to DeceasedCraft server hosting. The standard pack and its exact release should already be attached.
Choose a plan and location
Start with the recommended RAM shown above. Dense city generation and several explorers can need the larger plan later.
Complete checkout
Keep DeceasedCraft selected. berrybyte installs the matching Forge runtime and pack contents.
Wait for city generation
Watch Console through the first boot. Do not restart repeatedly while Forge is loading or the initial world is generating.
Install the correct client
Install standard DeceasedCraft
Use the CurseForge project named in the facts table. Do not pick the DH Edition unless the server was deliberately changed to it.
Match the release
Select the exact server release in every launcher.
Launch once before joining
Let the client finish Forge startup and reach the main menu.
Join the server
Open Overview, copy the complete server address, and add it from the DeceasedCraft profile. An edition or release mismatch can look like a connection problem, so compare the pack before changing network settings.
Update DeceasedCraft safely
Create a full backup
Back up the world and every pack-supplied config before the update.
Stop and change the pack
Use Overview → Modpack → Change after the server has fully stopped.
Keep the edition consistent
Choose the standard release again. Do not move DH files into it manually.
Update every player
Match the same release, then start the server and inspect Console.
Fix common DeceasedCraft server problems
Java 22 appears in the startup log. Public DeceasedCraft support reports show this pack line expects Java 17. Remove the manual runtime override. berrybyte selects the runtime automatically.
The server and client use different editions. Standard and DH releases have different files. Reinstall the exact edition rather than copying Distant Horizons into one side.
A city-generation crash exhausts memory. Move to the extra RAM option and retest from the backup. If it still fails, the first exception in the crash log matters more than the final watchdog or exit code.
The server package was replaced with client files. Restore the generated server or the official server package for the exact release. Client rendering mods do not belong on a dedicated server.
Still stuck? Send support the crash
report, latest.log, and whether the server uses standard or DH Edition.
Next steps
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does a DeceasedCraft server need?
Use the minimum, starting, and extra RAM values in the server details below. They come from the pack creator's recommendation.
Which DeceasedCraft edition does this page install?
The standard current release, not the separate Distant Horizons edition. The current version is an incomplete v6 open beta, so read the release note below before choosing it.
Which Java version does DeceasedCraft need?
Current DeceasedCraft support reports for this Forge line require Java 17. berrybyte selects the compatible runtime automatically.
Why can a player not join DeceasedCraft?
Confirm the player has the same release and the same standard or Distant Horizons edition as the server before checking the address.
Should I back up before updating DeceasedCraft?
Yes. The pack changes structures, quests, and world data. Back up before every update and restore rather than deleting random mods after a failed boot.