Installing Minecraft Forge on your Minecraft server allows you to run Forge mods that add new blocks, items, and mechanics to your Minecraft gameplay. This guide will show you how to install Minecraft Forge using different methods, including our automatic installation feature through the Wabbanode Control Panel.
Looking for NeoForge instead? Read our guide on How to Install NeoForge on your Minecraft Server
Automatic Installation of Minecraft Forge
You can easily install any available version of Minecraft Forge on your server using the Server Type selector on the Wabbanode panel by following these steps:
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your Server.
- Select Server Types on the left.
- Click Minecraft Forge to select your version.
- Locate and select the version you wish to install.
- Enable the Wipe server before installing toggle for a fresh install to avoid any conflicts.
- Click Install, the installation should only a take a few seconds.
- Once the installation is complete, Start your server.
By following these steps, Minecraft Forge has been installed on your server and you're ready to populate your mods/ folder with content, such as from Modrinth or CurseForge.
When Minecraft Forge updates your Minecraft version with a new build, you'll see a visible update indicator on the banner, allowing you to easily update to the latest version.
Manual Installation of Minecraft Forge
If you don't want to use Wabbanode's server type installer you can also manually install Minecraft Forge on your server.
For this guide, we'll use the Wabbanode File Manager to do this, however the steps will be similar if you are using another software like FileZilla or WinSCP.
To continue with this method, you'll need to make sure you have JRE (Java Runtime) installed locally. We have a guide on How to Install Java for Minecraft if you're unsure.
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your Server.
- Visit the Minecraft Forge website and navigate to the version you wish to download.
- Download the Installer file from the version you want to download.
- Double-click the
forge-xxx-installer.jarfile to open the installer.
- Choose Install Server, and then a memorable location for the server files. The folder should be empty, and somewhere you can access easily.
- Press OK to begin the installation. It will take a few minutes depending on your internet speed.
- Go back to your server and open your Files.
- Delete all files present to ensure a fresh installation.
- Drag and drop your files (not the
libraries) folder into the file viewer to upload the files.
- Upload the
librariesfolder to your server, such as with the Upload Folder button.- This can take a few minutes depending on your upload speed.
- This can take a few minutes depending on your upload speed.
- Your server files should look similar to what is shown below. Start your server.
By following these steps, Minecraft Forge has been installed on your server and you're ready to populate your mods/ folder with content, such as from Modrinth or CurseForge.
