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How to Install Minecraft Forge on your Minecraft Server

Learn how to install the Minecraft Forge server type on your Minecraft server.

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:

  1. Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your Server. Stopping a Wabbanode Minecraft server
  2. Select Server Types on the left. Browsing available Minecraft server types
  3. Click Minecraft Forge to select your version. Installing Minecraft Forge on a Wabbanode Minecraft server
  4. Locate and select the version you wish to install. Viewing available Minecraft Forge versions
  5. Enable the Wipe server before installing toggle for a fresh install to avoid any conflicts. Enabling the Wipe Server Files toggle on the Wabbanode panel
  6. Click Install, the installation should only a take a few seconds.
  7. Once the installation is complete, Start your server. Starting 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.

  1. Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your Server. Stopping a Wabbanode Minecraft server
  2. Visit the Minecraft Forge website and navigate to the version you wish to download. Minecraft Forge Version
  3. Download the Installer file from the version you want to download. Download Minecraft Forge Version
  4. Double-click the forge-xxx-installer.jar file to open the installer. Open the Minecraft Forge installer
  5. Choose Install Server, and then a memorable location for the server files. The folder should be empty, and somewhere you can access easily. Minecraft Forge server files selection
  6. Press OK to begin the installation. It will take a few minutes depending on your internet speed. Installing Minecraft Forge
  7. Go back to your server and open your Files. Control Panel Files
  8. Delete all files present to ensure a fresh installation. Delete All Files
  9. Drag and drop your files (not the libraries) folder into the file viewer to upload the files. Upload All Files
  10. Upload the libraries folder to your server, such as with the Upload Folder button.
    • This can take a few minutes depending on your upload speed. Upload Libraries
  11. Your server files should look similar to what is shown below. Start your server. Minecraft Forge Server Files Layout

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.

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