Host Minecraft Resource Packs on a Global CDN
Offload pack delivery to LobFile and keep your server IP private, cut outbound bandwidth, and give every player a fast download from their nearest CDN edge. Free to start — no credit card.
Clients fetch from lobfile.com — your server IP never leaks through pack downloads.
Typical reduction in outbound bandwidth on your game server after offloading.
Edge nodes worldwide. Players in EU, NA, and Asia all get a nearby download.
No ads, no redirects, no landing pages. Just a URL Minecraft can fetch.
Choose your setup method
Create a free account and pick the guide that matches how your server is set up. Each method works with LobFile's free tier.
Manual Setup
Any serverUpload your resource pack ZIP to the LobFile dashboard, grab the direct link, and drop it into server.properties. No plugins required.
ItemsAdder
Plugin integrationItemsAdder generates and uploads your resource pack automatically. After a one-time config change, a single /iazip command handles every rebuild.
Nexo
Plugin integrationAdd your API key to Nexo's settings.yml and set the pack server type to LOBFILE. Nexo uploads the generated pack automatically on each rebuild.
CraftEngine
Plugin integrationCraftEngine's delivery system supports LobFile natively. Add your API key to the hosting config and CraftEngine handles all uploads from there.
Why host your resource pack on LobFile?
The full breakdown — for server operators who want to know exactly what they're getting and why it matters.
Your server IP stays private
When Minecraft clients download a resource pack, it sends an HTTP request to wherever the pack is hosted. If that URL points back to your server without a proxy, every player who joins can see your server's real IP. Some admins try routing resource pack downloads through a proxy too, but that just adds overhead and latency to every resource pack download, which makes it slower. When the resource pack is hosted on LobFile, the request goes to lobfile.com instead, with no proxy overhead and no game server IP exposure.
Eliminate bandwidth pressure at join time
A 50 MB resource pack served to 30 players puts roughly 1.5 GB of outbound transfer on your server per join cycle. That data competes directly with game traffic: the latency-sensitive UDP packets your players depend on for smooth gameplay. Offloading the pack to LobFile means your server sends each player a URL and steps aside. LobFile's CDN handles the rest.
Server operators commonly report a 20-40% reduction in outbound bandwidth and noticeably lower CPU and memory pressure during login bursts after making the switch. This keeps the game server running smoothly.
Global CDN delivery for players everywhere
LobFile delivers files to clients via it's own global CDN. A player in Europe downloads from a European edge node; a player in Asia from an Asian one, a player in the US from a US one. Geographic proximity reduces latency and improves reliability, compared to fetching from a single-origin server that is much further away.
Keep in mind that maximum download throughput varies by plan — but the geographic distribution and offloading benefits apply to all plans, even the free plan.
No ads, no redirects, and clear limits
LobFile serves your file directly. There's no landing page, no ad redirect, no "click here to continue", and we won't break the implementation like some other providers have in the past. Just a simple and direct link that Minecraft's resource pack system can fetch without any complicated setup or workarounds.
Get even more out of LobFile
LobFile is free to use and free to sign up — no credit card required. A paid plan unlocks significantly faster download throughput for your players and a higher monthly bandwidth allowance, which matters if you're running a busy server with large packs or frequent reconnects.
- Significantly faster maximum download speeds for players
- Additional monthly bandwidth allowance
- Faster CDN delivery at peak load
See all plans and pricing to compare what's included.
Ready to offload your pack?
Create a free account and have your resource pack hosted on LobFile's CDN in under five minutes. No credit card, no commitment — keep the free plan as long as you want.