Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders
Tested on our servers · 06.11.2026

Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders server hosting

Minecraft 26.2 Fabric ✔ works

Shaders and a huge view distance for beautiful views. The server essentially runs normal Minecraft; your players see the visuals in their own game. We install it on your server, check the first start and remove client-only mods ourselves.

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26.2Minecraft version
FabricMod loader
3 GBmemory recommended
62 secondsuntil ready (our test)
753 Kdownloads on CurseForge
At 3 GB, Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders is a light pack that runs even on small servers. The right amount of memory is already selected when you order.

How our test went

Installer · Distant Horizons & Iris Shadersreal test run on 06.11.2026
  1. Install pack: Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders Distant Horizons &...
  2. Server running – after 62 seconds

The installer does exactly this automatically when you order. Your players keep the removed mods in their own game. What the installer fixes

Another pack later? Simply choose a new pack in the client area – the installer switches automatically: backup of the old state, install the new pack, first start with a check. No new contract, as often as you like.

Frequently asked questions about Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders

How much memory does a Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders server need?

The base configuration with 3 GB is enough to start – it is already selected when you order. The more players play at the same time, the more memory the server needs. You can upgrade at any time in the client area, and your world is kept.

Which Minecraft version does Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders use?

Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders runs on Minecraft 26.2 with Fabric. The installer sets up the mod loader and the right Java version automatically.

How quickly is the Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders server ready?

In our test, Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders was running after 62 seconds. After you order, the installer sets everything up automatically – you do not need to upload anything.

Do my friends need to install anything?

Usually yes: every player needs Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders in the same version in their launcher, for example in the CurseForge-App. Mods that only run in the game are removed from the server by the installer – your players keep them.

Can I try Distant Horizons & Iris Shaders first?

Yes, for 2 hours free of charge on a test server with the pack fully installed, without payment details – a customer account with a confirmed email is all you need. If you like it, take over the server with "Keep" and your world stays.