Installing mods

Modded servers need a mod loader: Forge, Fabric or NeoForge. You cannot mix them.

1. Pick your loader

Loader	Best for
Fabric	Performance mods, lightweight packs
NeoForge	Modern 1.20.2+ modpacks
Forge	Legacy packs, older versions

Change it under panel → Startup (server type + version). The loader installs on next boot.

2. Add the mods

1. Download mods from CurseForge or Modrinth for the exact same game version and loader.
2. Panel → Files → mods/ folder → upload every .jar.
3. Restart.

WARNING

Client-side vs server-side: mods that add blocks/items/mobs must be installed on both server and every player. Purely visual or HUD mods are client-only — check the mod page's "Environment" field.

3. Modpacks

For a full pack (ATM, Create: Above and Beyond, etc.):

1. Download the server pack, not the client zip.
2. Upload and extract via Files → Unarchive.
3. Point Startup → JAR File at the pack's forge-*.jar / fabric-server-launch.jar.
4. Start and watch the console for missing-mod errors.

RAM guidance

Modded eats RAM. A rough starting point:

• Light Fabric pack: 4 GB
• Medium pack: 6–8 GB
• Heavy pack (ATM10): 10–12 GB+