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How to Install Forge Mods on your Minecraft Server

Learn how to install Minecraft Forge mods on your Minecraft server from CurseForge or Modrinth.

Installing Minecraft Forge mods on your server can enhance the gameplay by adding new features, tools, and mechanics. This guide will show you how to install Minecraft Forge mods on your server step-by-step.

Note that you should have Minecraft Forge installed on your server first. If you haven't done that yet, we have a helpful article that will show you How to Install Minecraft Forge on your Minecraft Server.

Installing Minecraft Forge Mods

With our file manager, it's very easy to install mods and usually you are able to drag and drop to install the mods. In this example, we will be installing the Natures Compass Mod from Chaosyr

  1. Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your Server. Stopping a Wabbanode Minecraft server
  2. Open your Files. Control Panel Files
  3. Find the mods you want from CurseForge or ModrinthDownloading Mods from Modrinth
  4. Drag and drop your mods into the mods folder. Drag and Dropping Mods into Files
  5. Start your server. Starting your server
  6. Run forge mods in the console to confirm that your mod has been loaded. Confirming Natures Compass Installed

By following these steps, you can easily install any Minecraft Forge mod on your server, adding new features and enhancing the gameplay for your you and your friends.

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