How to install mods on your Minecraft server ?

How to install mods on your Minecraft server ?

Welcome to this handy guide to installing mods on your Minecraft server.

If you're a Minecraft fan looking for a personalized, enhanced gaming experience, you've come to the right place. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to explore new content, never-before-seen features and exciting adventures. Whether you're a single-player gamer or looking to create a multiplayer environment for you and your friends, adding mods can transform your gaming experience and open up a world of endless possibilities.

1. What is a mod?

A mod, short for “modification”, is an addition or modification made to the Minecraft game to change, improve or extend its functionality. Mods can add new objects, creatures, game mechanics, biomes, or even completely change the way the game looks and functions. In other words, mods allow players to customize their gaming experience by adding content created by the community.

1.1 What is a server mod?

A server mod is a mod specifically designed to be installed and run on a Minecraft server. Unlike mods intended for individual players (client mods), server mods affect the operation of the server itself and can introduce new features or changes that apply to all players connected to the server. Server mods are often used to create unique multiplayer environments and offer enriched collaborative gaming experiences.

1.2 What is a client mod?

A client mod is a mod designed to be installed and used by an individual player on his or her own Minecraft game. These mods mainly modify the appearance or behavior of the game from the player's point of view. For example, a client mod may add new graphics, enhanced UI functionality, performance improvements or additional customization options. Client mods allow players to customize their gaming experience according to their personal preferences, without affecting other players on a server.

2. What is a Modloader?

A Modloader is a tool that facilitates the installation and management of Minecraft mods. It allows mods to integrate properly into the game and work together without conflict. Modloaders load mods at game startup and provide a stable environment for their execution. The two most popular Modloaders for Minecraft are Minecraft Forge and Fabric.

2.1 Minecraft Forge

Minecraft Forge is the most popular and widely used modloader for Minecraft. It offers great mod compatibility and allows players to easily install and manage a large number of mods. Forge is also popular with mod developers, providing tools and APIs to facilitate mod creation.

2.2 Fabric

Fabric is a lightweight, high-performance alternative to Minecraft Forge. It is designed to offer players a smooth and stable modding experience, with a reduced memory footprint and faster loading times. Fabric is compatible with a growing number of mods and has an active community of developers.

3. How to install mods on your server

This guide can be adapted to any Minecraft server. In the following steps, we'll use a server hosted by Hosterfy as an example.

3.1 Choosing the right type of server

To integrate mods on your server, it is crucial that it is Forge or Fabric compatible, to ensure that mods function correctly. Access your game control panel, then select Configuration - Change version - Forge, and choose the appropriate version.

Whether you use Forge or Fabric, the installation process remains the same. But it's essential to check that your mods are compatible with one or the other.

Once you've started your server, make sure that in the file management section, the “Mods” folder is present.

3.2 Downloading mods

To download mods, go to Curse Forge (create an account if you don't already have one).

On CurseForge, you'll find a wide selection of mods for your Minecraft server. Select the mods you want and install them.

Always make sure that the mod version you download is compatible with your server's version of Minecraft/Forge, and check that the mod doesn't require any other mods to run. To avoid confusion, select your mod from the “Versions” section of CurseForge.

Always make sure that the mod version you download is compatible with your server's version of Minecraft/Forge, and check that the mod doesn't require any other mods to run. To avoid confusion, select your mod in the “Versions” section of CurseForge.

To access your CurseForge mod folder, click on the three dots next to the button, then select “Open Folder”.

When you click on “Open Folder”, you'll be taken to the CurseForge folders. Then go to the “Mods” folder to find all the mods you've downloaded.

3.3 Transferring mods to your server

Now that you've downloaded your mods, here's how to install them on your server:

1. Use software such as WinSCP to connect to your server via SFTP using the information provided.
2. Once connected, find the folder called “mods” on your server and open it.
3. Drag and drop or copy and paste your mods into this folder.
4. After adding the mods, restart your Minecraft server via the Hosterfy management interface for the changes to take effect.

After adding the mods, restart your Minecraft server via the Hosterfy management interface for the changes to take effect. Enjoy your game!