How do I manually install a modpack?

Before manually installing a modpack, you can check if it is available via automatic installation in the list of modpacks offered on the management panel.
To install a modpack via the quick installer, you can refer to this guide.

I. Installation of CurseForge

First of all, in order to easily install a modpack, it is recommended to install the launcher provided by CurseForge available at the following address : Download CurseForge App - Mods and Addons Manager

 

II. Searching for the desired modpack

You can easily search for and download a modpack using the Curseforge application that you previously installed.

For this example, we are going to install the DawnCraft modpack.

Once you have found your modpack, click on it in the list of results. Then, simply click on the icon that indicates the Server Pack version. After clicking, the server pack download will begin (in .zip format).

 

Once the .zip file is downloaded, you need to extract the files to a location of your choice.

 

 

III. Installation sur le serveur Hosterfy

To be able to install your modpack on your Hosterfy Minecraft server, you need to open an SFTP connection.

If you do not yet have a Minecraft server, you can subscribe to a Minecraft hosting offer on our site, and it will be installed and ready to use in less than 5 minutes.

To do this, go to your management panel : https://game.hosterfy.com, under the "File Management" category, then click the “SFTP” button.

 

 

Optional: If you have never established an SFTP connection with your Minecraft server

If you have never connected via SFTP to your Minecraft server, you will need to set a password (this password is different from the one used for your client account login).

To do this, simply click on the corresponding button:

 

You will also need to install an SFTP client on your computer. We recommend using WinSCP if you are on Windows. You can download it at this address: https://winscp.net/eng/download.php.

To connect to your server via SFTP, simply click the "Start SFTP Connection" button:

 

During your first connection, you may receive a security alert. This is completely normal; you can proceed by clicking "Yes."

 

 

Your SFTP password (not to be confused with your client account password) will be required:

 

 

Once properly connected, you should see the following window (on the left, your computer files; on the right, your Minecraft server files):

 

 

Now you need to transfer the files to your Minecraft server. To do this, go to the folder where you previously extracted your modpack on the left side of the software. Select all the content, right-click, and then send :

 

Once all the files have been transferred, all that's left is to install the correct version of Minecraft on your server. To do this, simply go to your management panel, click on the "Configuration" tab, then select "Change version." You will be able to choose the version of Minecraft you want to install.

To know which version to install, refer to the modpack page. This information is also often available in a README file within the modpack files.

In our example, we are going to install Forge version 1.18.2 :

 

A window should appear to confirm the server installation; make sure not to check the "Delete server files" box.

 

 

Great, you have successfully installed your modpack on the Hosterfy server! Now that you have completed the installation, all you have to do is start the server and play with your friends.

If you have any questions or issues during installation, feel free to consult our step-by-step guide above. We have included screenshots to help you navigate more easily.

We hope you have a great time playing on the Hosterfy servers. Don’t forget that all players must have the same version of Forge or the chosen modpacks to join your server and play with you.

Happy gaming to everyone on the Hosterfy servers!

IV. Common issues:

If you encounter a problem while using this guide, please let us know on Discord: https://discord.hosterfy.com.