Minecraft supports modding primarily through two popular mod loaders: Forge and Fabric. While functionally similar for users, they differ in architecture, performance, and compatibility:
Change Server Type
In your server control panel, locate and select Change Server Type.
Select Forge
Switch the server type to Forge (choose a version compatible with your desired mods).
Open File Manager
Access the server’s file system via the File Manager.
Navigate to /mods/
This is the default directory where Forge loads mods.
Upload Mod Files
.jar files of Forge-compatible mods directly into /mods/..zip, upload it, then extract on the server to save time.Restart the Server
Mods will load after the restart. Check logs for errors if the server fails to start.
Change Server Type
Use the Change Server Type option in your control panel.
Select Fabric
Choose a Fabric version matching your mods’ requirements.
Open File Manager
Access the server’s file system.
Navigate to /minecraft/mods/
(Note: Some hosts use /mods/ — verify the correct path for your setup.)
Upload Mod Files
.jar mod files here..zip and extracting remotely is efficient for bulk uploads.Restart the Server
Ensure all dependencies (e.g., Fabric API) are present before restarting.
💡 Recommendation:
- Use Forge if you need large modpacks (e.g., Create, Tinkers’ Construct, Thaumcraft).
- Use Fabric for performance-sensitive setups or newer mods (e.g., Lithium, Sodium, Starlight) [[1]][[4]][[7]].