How to install forge to your server
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:
- First, download the installer version of Forge from https://files.minecraftforge.net/, making sure to select the Minecraft version you wish to use.
- Double click the downloaded file to open it
- Select
Install Server
then select a folder for the forge files to be installed to
- Navigate to the folder you just installed forge to, inside of it you should see a folder named
libraries
. Upload this via FTP.
- 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".
- Finally, start your server. You should see a mods folder was generated, which you can use to install forge mods.
Video
For versions 1.16.5 and below, these are the steps to install Forge:
- First, download the installer version of Forge from https://files.minecraftforge.net/, making sure to select the Minecraft version you wish to use.
- Double click the downloaded file to open it
- Select
Install Server
then select a folder for the forge files to be installed to
- 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.
- 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
.
- Finally, start your server. You should see a mods folder was generated, which you can use to install forge mods.
Video
Updated on: 09/02/2022
Thank you!