How to Install Forge and Fabric Mods on Minecraft Server

Guide to installing Forge and Fabric mods on your Minecraft server.

How to Install Forge and Fabric Mods

Add mods to your server to enhance gameplay with new features and content.

Install Forge Mods

1. Set your server to Forge:

   • Go to Settings tab
   • Select Forge from the Software dropdown
   • Enter the Forge version in the Startup tab (e.g., 1.19.1-43.2.14)
   • Click Reinstall and wait

2. Install the mod:

   • Download the mod from CurseForge or Modrinth
   • Go to File Manager and open the /mods folder
   • Upload the mod file
   • Restart your server

Install Fabric Mods

1. Set your server to Fabric:

   • Go to Settings tab
   • Select Fabric from the Software dropdown
   • Click Reinstall and wait

2. Install the mod:

   • Download the mod from CurseForge or Modrinth
   • Go to File Manager and open the /mods folder
   • Upload the mod .jar file
   • Restart your server

Many Fabric mods need the Fabric API mod. Install it first.

Common Issues

Mods not loading

• Mod incompatible with server version or mod loader
• Fix: Check mod compatibility and use the correct Forge/Fabric version

Server crashes

• Incompatible mods or missing dependencies
• Fix: Check server logs and remove problematic mods one by one

Fabric mods not working

• Missing Fabric API
• Fix: Install the Fabric API mod

Players can’t join

• Client-server mod mismatch
• Fix: Players need the same mods installed, or use server-side only mods

Related Guides

• Installing Modpacks - Set up modpack collections
• Changing Server Versions - Switch versions for compatibility
• Server Performance - Optimize modded server performance
• Server Backups - Backup before installing mods

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