You will need to install forge to use mods on your server, if you're looking to install a modpack there is a video tutorial on this.

For versions 1.17 and up, follow these instructions:

1. First, download the installer version of Forge from https://files.minecraftforge.net/, making sure to select the Minecraft version you wish to use.

2. Double click the downloaded file to open it

3. Select Install Server then select a folder for the forge files to be installed to

4. Navigate to the folder you just installed forge to, inside of it you should see a folder named libraries. Upload this via FTP.

5. In the Multicraft panel, click the Jars & Preinstall menu, and select the version of Forge you want installed. This will include the words "Requires Setup".

6. Finally, start your server. You should see a mods folder was generated, which you can use to install forge mods.

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For versions 1.16.5 and below, these are the steps to install Forge:

1. First, download the installer version of Forge from https://files.minecraftforge.net/, making sure to select the Minecraft version you wish to use.

2. Double click the downloaded file to open it

3. Select Install Server then select a folder for the forge files to be installed to

4. Navigate to the folder you just installed forge to, inside of it you should see a folder named libraries, and two jar files. Upload these via FTP.

5. In the Multicraft panel, change the jar to custom.jar in the dropdown box then paste the name of the forge jar you uploaded via FTP. This should end in -universal, not -installer.

6. Finally, start your server. You should see a mods folder was generated, which you can use to install forge mods.

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Updated on: 09/02/2022