{"id":54270,"date":"2022-05-10T16:25:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T16:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=54270"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:18:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:18:35","slug":"how-to-install-minecraft-mods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-install-minecraft-mods","title":{"rendered":"How to install Minecraft mods on a dedicated server, Windows, and macOS"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>If you&rsquo;re tired of playing the vanilla version of Minecraft and want to try something new, consider installing custom mods. They can transform your gameplay, such as by automating farming with <strong>Industrial Craft<\/strong>, exploring new dimensions with <strong>Twilight Forest<\/strong>, or improving building efficiency with <strong>WorldEdit<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Mods bring endless possibilities to your Minecraft world, turning it into something unique &ndash; sometimes strange, but always entertaining. In this guide, we&rsquo;ll show you how to install mods on a dedicated server, Windows, and macOS.<\/p><p>Adding mods on your local machine (Windows or macOS) is perfect for solo or small-scale gameplay, while using a dedicated server offers more flexibility, customization, and the opportunity to build a thriving Minecraft community.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prerequisites-for-installing-minecraft-mods\">Prerequisites for installing Minecraft mods<\/h2><p>Before installing Minecraft mods, <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-install-fabric-minecraft\">install a mod loader like Fabric<\/a> or Forge. Mod loaders are important for loading, running, and managing the mods you install.<\/p><p>Next, update Minecraft to the latest version available to ensure compatibility with your chosen mods. If you&rsquo;ve <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-setup-minecraft-server\">set up a Minecraft server<\/a> on <strong>Hostinger Game Panel<\/strong>, you can update it by accessing your Game Panel profile and going to <strong>Update Instance &rarr; Shutdown and Update<\/strong>.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be0054\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2314\" height=\"932\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Shutdown and Update button in Game Panel\n\" class=\"wp-image-117465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/w=2314,fit=scale-down 2314w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-confirm-shutdown-shutdown-and-update-highlighted.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2314px) 100vw, 2314px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>You must also power off your Minecraft server to avoid issues during the mod installation process. In Game Panel, you can do this by clicking the <strong>Stop Instance<\/strong> button.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be097b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2494\" height=\"1056\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Stop Instance button in Game Panel\n\" class=\"wp-image-117466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/w=2494,fit=scale-down 2494w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-local-instances-stop-instance-highlighted.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2494px) 100vw, 2494px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>While it&rsquo;s not mandatory, we suggest backing up your game files to prevent losing your progress. Go to <strong>Manage &rarr; Backups<\/strong> in Game Panel. Fill in the necessary details, and mark the backup as sticky so it won&rsquo;t be automatically deleted. After that, hit <strong>Create Backup<\/strong>.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be2426\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2342\" height=\"972\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Create Backup button in Game Panel\n\" class=\"wp-image-119866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/w=2342,fit=scale-down 2342w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-backups-create-backup-highlighted.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2342px) 100vw, 2342px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Suggested reading<\/h4>\n                    <p>Read our in-depth comparison between <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/fabric-vs-forge\">Fabric and Forge<\/a> to decide which mod loader fits your gameplay style best. In short, Forge is ideal for complex modpacks and larger mod libraries, while Fabric works better for lightweight mods and faster updates.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-minecraft-hosting\" href=\"\/ng\/vps\/minecraft-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Minecraft-hosting-banner.png\/public\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Minecraft-hosting-banner.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Minecraft-hosting-banner.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Minecraft-hosting-banner.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Minecraft-hosting-banner.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-minecraft-mods-on-a-dedicated-game-server\">How to install Minecraft mods on a dedicated game server<\/h2><p>If you use<a href=\"\/ng\/vps\/minecraft-hosting\"> Hostinger&rsquo;s Minecraft hosting service<\/a>, adding individual mods and modpacks to your server is easy with Game Panel.<\/p><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong><br>\nMake sure you and your players have the same mods or modpack version installed on your Minecraft client as on the server. If there&rsquo;s a mismatch, such as missing mods or a different modpack version, players won&rsquo;t be able to join your server or experience the game the same way.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-installing-mods-on-minecraft-using-game-panel\">Installing mods on Minecraft using Game Panel<\/h3><p>First, download your mods from trusted sources like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curseforge.com\/minecraft\"> CurseForge<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.9minecraft.net\"> 9Minecraft<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mods\"> Modrinth<\/a>. Use their filter features to refine results based on the mod loader, Minecraft version, environment, and categories.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be3d42\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2086\" height=\"1508\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/public\" alt=\"The mod collections on Modrinth\n\" class=\"wp-image-117478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/w=2086,fit=scale-down 2086w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/modrinth-mod-selected.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2086px) 100vw, 2086px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Remember to check the mod&rsquo;s installation requirements, as some may need an additional API to be installed beforehand. If you need help with choosing a mod, check out our <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/best-minecraft-mods\">recommended Minecraft mods<\/a>.<\/p><p>Once you&rsquo;ve downloaded the desired mod, log in to Game Panel, then navigate to <strong>Manage &rarr; File Manager<\/strong>. Right-click anywhere in the directory listing and select <strong>Create Directory<\/strong>.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be5773\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1390\" height=\"1042\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-create-directory-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Create Directory button in Game Panel's File Manager\n\" class=\"wp-image-119867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-create-directory-highlighted.png\/w=1390,fit=scale-down 1390w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-create-directory-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-create-directory-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-create-directory-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-create-directory-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1390px) 100vw, 1390px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Name the new directory <strong>mods<\/strong>, and upload the file with a <strong>JAR<\/strong> extension into this folder by dragging and dropping it.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be7204\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1772\" height=\"464\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-mods-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The uploaded mod in Game Panel's File Manager\n\" class=\"wp-image-119868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-mods-highlighted.png\/w=1772,fit=scale-down 1772w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-mods-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-mods-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-mods-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-mods-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-mods-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1772px) 100vw, 1772px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>Once the mod is uploaded, go to <strong>Status &rarr; Start<\/strong> to relaunch your Minecraft server.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be7b64\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2286\" height=\"1146\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Start button in Game Panel\n\" class=\"wp-image-117468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/w=2286,fit=scale-down 2286w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/game-panel-metrics-and-status-start-highlighted.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2286px) 100vw, 2286px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>That&rsquo;s it! Now, open your Minecraft client, connect to your server, and check if the mod is running correctly.<\/p><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Pro tip<\/h4>\n                    <p>Install mods one by one and test each afterward instead of installing several mods at once. That way, you can verify they all work as intended and quickly pinpoint if one causes an issue.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-installing-modpacks-on-minecraft\">Installing modpacks on Minecraft<\/h3><p>Modpacks are pre-configured collections of mods that work together to enhance your Minecraft gameplay quickly. They save you the time and effort of manually installing each mod.<\/p><p>To install a modpack on Hostinger Game Panel, start by selecting a modpack from websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curseforge.com\/minecraft\">CurseForge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/feed-the-beast.com\">Feed The Beast<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.technicpack.net\">Technic<\/a>. Make sure the modpack is compatible with your current mod loader, such as Forge.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3be9707\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2034\" height=\"1346\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/curseforge-modpacks-selected.png\/public\" alt=\"The modpack collections on CurseForge\n\" class=\"wp-image-119869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/curseforge-modpacks-selected.png\/w=2034,fit=scale-down 2034w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/curseforge-modpacks-selected.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/curseforge-modpacks-selected.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/curseforge-modpacks-selected.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/curseforge-modpacks-selected.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/curseforge-modpacks-selected.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2034px) 100vw, 2034px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>After that, download the modpack <strong>ZIP<\/strong> file to your local computer. Then, access your <strong>Game Panel &rarr; Manage &rarr; File Manager<\/strong>. Unlike individual mods, you&rsquo;ll upload the modpack to your Minecraft server&rsquo;s root directory instead of the <strong>mods <\/strong>folder.<\/p><p>Once the file is uploaded, <strong>right-click<\/strong> it and select <strong>Extract Here<\/strong>. After extracting, start your Minecraft server as usual to load the modpack.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3beb9bc\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1134\" height=\"1416\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-extract-here-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"The Extract Here button in Game Panel's File Manager\n\" class=\"wp-image-119870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-extract-here-highlighted.png\/w=1134,fit=scale-down 1134w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-extract-here-highlighted.png\/w=240,fit=scale-down 240w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-extract-here-highlighted.png\/w=820,fit=scale-down 820w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-extract-here-highlighted.png\/w=120,fit=scale-down 120w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/game-panel-file-manager-extract-here-highlighted.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p><strong>When to choose individual mods vs modpacks<\/strong><\/p><p>Choose individual mods if you want:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specific features or mechanics that are not available in a modpack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customizing your gameplay with a mix of different mods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More control over your mod setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>On the other hand, modpacks are a better option when you&rsquo;re looking for:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-configured set of mods that work well together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick and easy setup without compatibility issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready-made experience that offers a variety of mods in one package, such as adventure or tech-focused packs.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-minecraft-mods-on-windows\">How to install Minecraft mods on Windows<\/h2><p>For players installing Minecraft on Windows, adding mods is simple. Like Minecraft server mod installation, you&rsquo;ll first need a mod loader like Forge. To start, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/files.minecraftforge.net\/net\/minecraftforge\/forge\">official Forge website<\/a> and download the version that matches your Minecraft version.<\/p><p>Be sure to select the <strong>Installer<\/strong> option. Once the download is complete, run the installer, choose the <strong>Install client<\/strong> option, and hit <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3bed707\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"318\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/forge-install-client.png\/public\" alt=\"The Install client option in the Forge installer\n\" class=\"wp-image-105523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/forge-install-client.png\/w=315,fit=scale-down 315w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/forge-install-client.png\/w=297,fit=scale-down 297w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/forge-install-client.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>After installing Minecraft Forge, visit trusted websites like we&rsquo;ve mentioned to find the desired mods. Download the mod file to your computer. If it&rsquo;s a <strong>ZIP<\/strong> file, extract it; if it&rsquo;s a <strong>JAR<\/strong> file, leave it as is.<\/p><p>Next, open the Minecraft directory by navigating to your user folder:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">C:UsersYourNameAppDataRoaming.minecraft<\/pre><p>Inside the <strong>.minecraft<\/strong> folder, you should see a <strong>mods<\/strong> folder. If it&rsquo;s not there, create a new folder and name it accordingly. Then, place your downloaded mod file in this folder.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3beee99\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1123\" height=\"635\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/mods-folder.png\/public\" alt=\"The mods folder in the Minecraft Windows installation directory\n\" class=\"wp-image-105625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/mods-folder.png\/w=1123,fit=scale-down 1123w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/mods-folder.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/mods-folder.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/mods-folder.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/mods-folder.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1123px) 100vw, 1123px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p>After that, open the Minecraft Launcher, select the Forge profile from the dropdown menu at the bottom left corner, and hit <strong>Play<\/strong>. When you&rsquo;re in Minecraft&rsquo;s main menu, click the <strong>Mods<\/strong> button. You should see all the mods you&rsquo;ve installed displayed on the left.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e20b3bf062e\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"512\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/minecraft-mods.png\/public\" alt=\"The minecraft mod list in the Minecraft launcher\n\" class=\"wp-image-105668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/minecraft-mods.png\/w=856,fit=scale-down 856w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/minecraft-mods.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/minecraft-mods.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/minecraft-mods.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><p><div class=\"editor\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Expert tip<\/h4>\n                    <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a specific mod and none of the websites mentioned above have it, be very careful. Mods from untrustworthy sites may contain hidden malware or viruses.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex mt-40\">\n                        <div class=\"author-photo\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/661d028daf4955890c1ba0c4fb0ee522c570445ac97bdbcf27b54c86dfc9be95?s=65&d=mm&r=g\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" class=\"border-radius-50\" alt=\"Editor\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"mt-auto mb-auto\">\n                            <p class=\"author-name\">Egidijus N.<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"author-position\">Head of Cyber Security<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-minecraft-mods-on-macos\">How to install Minecraft mods on macOS<\/h2><p>For Mac users, the steps for adding Minecraft mods are nearly identical to those on Windows. You start by setting up a mod loader and downloading the mod files.<\/p><p>The difference is that the Minecraft client directory on macOS is located at:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">~\/Library\/Application Support\/minecraft<\/pre><p>You can easily access it by pressing <strong>Command + Shift + G <\/strong>in Finder, then typing <strong>~\/Library\/Application Support\/Minecraft<\/strong>.<\/p><p>After that, place your mod files into the <strong>mods<\/strong> folder or create the folder beforehand if it doesn&rsquo;t exist. Next, launch Minecraft, select your Forge profile, and see the downloaded mods in the game as usual.<\/p><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Suggested reading<\/h4>\n                    <p>For server owners, consider <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-add-plugins-to-minecraft-server\">adding plugins to your Minecraft server<\/a>, as plugins can enhance server management, improve gameplay with custom features, and provide additional security.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>If you&rsquo;ve been playing Minecraft the same way, you might be tired of the standard vanilla experience. To shake things up, try out custom Minecraft mods. They can introduce a new world of features, making your gameplay fresh, exciting, and more dynamic.<\/p><p>In this guide, we&rsquo;ve covered the steps for installing Minecraft mods and modpacks on a dedicated server, as well as setting them up on Windows and macOS. Compared to playing locally, using a server offers advantages like greater flexibility, more customization options, and the ability to build a community, making it ideal for multiplayer gameplay.<\/p><p>We hope this tutorial has helped enhance your Minecraft gameplay experience. If you have any questions or insights, feel free to leave them in the comments section below. Happy modding!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-install-minecraft-mods-faq\">How to install Minecraft mods FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733748646640\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are Minecraft mods?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Minecraft mods are custom modifications that alter or improve gameplay by adding new features, mechanics, or content. Popular mods include <strong>Optifine<\/strong> (for improved graphics), <strong>JourneyMap<\/strong> (for mapping and navigation), and <strong>Thermal Expansion<\/strong> (for advanced tech and automation).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733748658141\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I find mods for Minecraft?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can download mods from trusted platforms like <strong>CurseForge<\/strong>, <strong>Modrinth<\/strong>, and <strong>Planet Minecraft<\/strong>. These sites offer a wide range of mods, with filters to sort by version, mod loader, and categories to match your preferences.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733748676245\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there a specific mod loader I need?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, mods require a Minecraft mod loader like <strong>Forge<\/strong> or <strong>Fabric<\/strong>. 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