Can I use custom mods, or only ones from a catalog?

Your serverUpdated 2 Oct 20261 min read
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  1. Catalog vs custom
  2. Installing custom add-ons
  3. Frequently asked questions

You're absolutely free to use custom mods — the built-in catalog is a convenience, not a limit. Anything not listed, including private or custom builds, you can upload yourself.

Catalog vs custom

The Mods & Plugins page makes catalog installs quick, but it's just one route. For anything custom, a manual upload via Files or SFTP gets it onto your server.

Installing custom add-ons

  1. Use the Mods & Plugins page for quick installs from the catalog.
  2. For anything custom or not listed, upload the .jar into the mods (or plugins) folder via Files or SFTP.
  3. Restart from the Console tab.

Warning: Only install add-ons from sources you trust — a malicious jar runs on your server with full access.

Frequently asked questions

Can I run private or custom builds? Yes — upload them manually via Files or SFTP. No catalog entry is required.

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