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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.


Due to a change with Forge 1.17 and up, the installation instructions is split into two sections, please make sure you follow the appropriate section depending on if you are installing forge 1.16.5 and below or 1.17 and up.


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.

Select the installer version


  1. Double click the downloaded file to open it


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

Installing Forge


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

Forge Files


  1. 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".


Preinstalls Menu



  1. 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:


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

Select the installer version


  1. Double click the downloaded file to open it


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

Installing Forge


  1. 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.

Uploading the forge files


  1. 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.

Changing the JAR in the panel


  1. 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

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