Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about ModVC hosting platform.

General Questions

What is ModVC?

ModVC is a free cloud hosting platform for Node.js applications. We specialize in hosting Discord bots, Minecraft bots, and other Node.js projects 24/7 without any cost.

Is ModVC really free?

Yes! Our free tier includes:

512MB RAM
2GB storage
Custom subdomain
24/7 uptime
No credit card required

What can I host on ModVC?

You can host any Node.js application, including:

Discord bots (Discord.js, Eris, etc.)
Minecraft bots (Mineflayer)
Web servers (Express, Fastify)
API backends
Automation scripts

Account Questions

How do I create an account?

Visit modvc.org
Click "Sign In"
Choose "Sign in with Google"
That's it - you're ready to deploy!

Can I use a different email provider?

Currently, we only support Google authentication for security and simplicity.

How do I delete my account?

Contact support through the dashboard to request account deletion.

Deployment Questions

How do I upload my code?

Zip your project folder
Go to Dashboard
Click "Upload Code"
Select your ZIP file

What files do I need?

At minimum:

index.js - Your main entry file
package.json - With all dependencies listed

How do I set environment variables?

Go to Dashboard → Settings
Click "Environment Variables"
Add your key-value pairs
Click Save

Can I use a custom start command?

Yes! In settings, you can specify any start command like node bot.js or npm run start.

Technical Questions

What Node.js version is used?

We use Node.js 20.x LTS by default.

Can I install npm packages?

Yes! All packages in your package.json are automatically installed during deployment.

Can I use TypeScript?

Yes, but you need to compile to JavaScript first, or use ts-node as your start command.

How much RAM do I get?

Free tier: 512MB
Pro tier: 1GB+

Is there a storage limit?

Free tier: 2GB
Pro tier: 10GB+

Uptime & Reliability

Will my bot run 24/7?

Yes! Unlike some platforms, we don't put your apps to sleep. They run continuously.

What happens if my app crashes?

We automatically restart crashed applications to maintain uptime.

Do you have an uptime guarantee?

We aim for 99.9% uptime. Check status.modvc.org for real-time status.

Billing Questions

What does Pro include?

Pro tier offers:

1GB+ RAM
10GB+ storage
Custom domain support
Priority support
Higher resource limits

How do I upgrade to Pro?

Click "Upgrade" in your dashboard and complete the payment process.

Can I downgrade?

Yes, you can downgrade anytime. Changes take effect at the next billing cycle.

Troubleshooting

My bot won't start

Check console logs for errors
Verify all dependencies are in package.json
Make sure index.js exists
Check environment variables

"Module not found" error

Add the missing module to your package.json dependencies and re-upload.

My Discord bot shows offline

Verify DISCORD_TOKEN is set correctly
Check if bot is invited to server
Look for auth errors in logs

Upload failed

Make sure ZIP is under 100MB
Don't include node_modules folder
Check file permissions

Contact Support

Still need help?

Community Forum - Ask questions and get help from other users
Discord Server - Real-time support from our team
Email - support@modvc.org

We typically respond within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions - ModVC Help Center