Mods need Forge/Fabric — how do I set that up first?

Before you can install mods, your server has to be running a mod loader — Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, or Quilt. Setting that up is a one-click job on the Software page.

Setting up a mod loader

1. Open the Software page (click the Version chip at the top of the console).
2. Choose Forge (or NeoForge/Fabric/Quilt) and the Minecraft version you want.
3. Install — your world is kept (files the install replaces are moved to a _previous folder).
4. Once it's running as a Forge/Fabric server, the Mods & Plugins page and the mods folder become the place to add mods.

Adding your first mods

After the loader is running, open the Mods & Plugins page, install your mods, and restart the server.

Tip: Mods don't run on Vanilla or Paper — the loader has to come first, which is exactly what the Software page sets up.

Frequently asked questions

Which loader should I pick? Match whatever your mods target — Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, or Quilt.

Will setting up the loader wipe my world? No — the Software page keeps your world; any files it replaces are moved to a _previous folder.