🧩 Adding mods to your Minecraft server#

Learn how to install individual mods on your Minecraft server hosted at LibraHost. With our built-in mod explorer, search and install mods directly from the panel, without manual downloads or uploads!

🎯 Objective#

• Use the built-in mod explorer
• Search and filter available mods
• Install mods with one click
• Manage dependencies between mods
• Remove installed mods

🧰 Prerequisites#

• A Minecraft server at LibraHost
• A mod loader installed (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge)
• Access to the management panel

⚠️ Important: Before installing mods, you must have a server with Forge, Fabric or NeoForge. Mods don't work on a Vanilla server.

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1️⃣ Accessing the mod explorer#

🔹 Opening the mod manager#

1. Log in to the LibraHost game panel
2. Select your Minecraft server
3. In the navigation bar, click on Mods

You will arrive at the Mod Manager with two tabs:

• Browse: Search and install new mods
• Installed: Manage already installed mods

🔹 Understanding the statistics#

At the top of the page, you see three pieces of information:

• Installed Mods: Number of mods currently on your server
• Available Mods: Total number of mods in the catalog
• Mod Loader: The currently filtered loader type

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2️⃣ Searching for mods#

🔹 Using the search bar#

1. In the Browse tab, type the name of the mod you're looking for
2. Click Search or press Enter

🔹 Filtering results#

Use the filters to refine your search:

Minecraft Version: Select the version matching your server:

• 1.21.1, 1.21
• 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.1
• 1.19.4, 1.19.2
• 1.18.2, 1.16.5, 1.12.2
• etc.

Mod Loader: Filter according to your server's loader:

• All: Shows all mods
• Forge: Forge compatible mods
• Fabric: Fabric compatible mods
• NeoForge: NeoForge compatible mods

💡 Tip: Always select the correct mod loader to avoid installing mods incompatible with your server.

Sort results:

🔹 Browsing results#

Mods are displayed as cards with:

• The mod logo
• The name and authors
• A summary of the description
• The download count
• The last update date
• Install and View on CurseForge buttons

🔹 Navigating between pages#

If your search returns many results, use the pagination at the bottom of the grid.

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3️⃣ Installing a mod#

🔹 Quick method: Direct installation#

To quickly install a mod without viewing details:

1. Find the desired mod in the grid
2. Click the Install button on the card

The mod will be downloaded in its latest compatible version.

🔹 Advanced method: Choosing a specific version#

To select a specific version of the mod:

1. Click the Install button on a mod
2. A Mod Details window opens
3. View the available files with:
   • The version name
   • Compatible Minecraft versions
   • The file size
4. Click Install next to the desired version

🔹 Managing dependencies#

Some mods require other mods to function. The manager displays:

Required dependencies (⚠️):

• These mods must be installed for the mod to work
• Click View to see dependency details
• Install them before or after the main mod

Optional dependencies (ℹ️):

• These mods add extra features but are not mandatory
• Check the ones you want to install

💡 Tip: Remember to install required dependencies like Fabric API (for Fabric) or GeckoLib (for some Forge mods) otherwise your server won't start.

🔹 Installation confirmation#

Once installation is complete:

• A success notification appears
• The mod is automatically downloaded to your server's /mods folder
• The Installed Mods counter updates

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4️⃣ Managing installed mods#

🔹 Accessing the Installed tab#

Click on the Installed tab to see all mods present on your server.

🔹 Searching among installed mods#

Use the search bar to find a specific mod among those installed.

🔹 Displayed information#

For each installed mod, you see:

• The file name (.jar)
• The file size
• The modification date

🔹 Removing a mod#

To remove a mod:

1. Find the mod in the list
2. Click the Delete button (trash icon)
3. Confirm deletion in the dialog window

⚠️ Warning: Deletion is irreversible. The .jar file will be permanently deleted from the server.

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5️⃣ Starting the server with mods#

🔹 Restarting the server#

After installing or removing mods:

1. Go to the Console tab
2. If the server is running, click Restart
3. Otherwise, click Start

🔹 Verifying mod loading#

Watch the console during startup. You should see:

Loading X mods

The server is ready when you see:

Done (XXs)! For help, type "help"

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6️⃣ Syncing with players#

🔹 Client-side mods#

Some mods must be installed on players' computers for them to connect.

🔹 Sharing the mod list#

To help your players connect:

1. Note all installed mods (Installed tab)
2. Share the list with exact versions
3. Indicate the mod loader used (Forge, Fabric, NeoForge)

💡 Tip: Use a launcher like CurseForge App, Prism Launcher or ATLauncher to easily manage client-side mods.

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🔧 Troubleshooting#

The mod doesn't appear in results#

• Check filters: Make sure the Minecraft version and mod loader match
• Exact name: Try the full mod name
• Availability: Some mods aren't on CurseForge

"Missing dependency" error at startup#

A required mod is missing:

1. Check the console logs to identify the missing mod
2. Return to the mod manager
3. Install the missing dependency

Server crashes at startup#

• Incompatibility: Verify all mods are compatible with your Minecraft version
• Wrong loader: A Forge mod doesn't work on Fabric (and vice-versa)
• Dependencies: Verify all required dependencies are installed
• Java version: Make sure you're using the correct Java version

"Mod missing" when a player connects#

The player doesn't have the same mods:

1. Verify the player has installed all mods client-side
2. Compare mod versions (they must be identical)
3. Check the mod loader (Forge, Fabric, NeoForge)

How to update a mod?#

1. Delete the old version in the Installed tab
2. Reinstall the new version from the Browse tab
3. Restart the server

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📋 Installation checklist#

Before validating your installation:

• Mod loader installed (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge)
• Correct Java version configured
• Mods compatible with server's Minecraft version
• All required dependencies installed
• Server restarted after installation
• Client mods shared with players

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✅ Conclusion#

Thanks to the built-in mod explorer, adding mods to your LibraHost server is simple and fast! In just a few clicks, you can:

• Browse thousands of mods from CurseForge
• Filter by version and mod loader
• Install and manage your mods easily
• View and remove installed mods

Don't forget to:

• Install dependencies required by your mods
• Test after each installation
• Share the mod list with your players
• Backup your server regularly

Need help? Contact LibraHost support via your client area.