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There are many places online to find mods and modpacks. The largest platform for mods and modpacks is CurseForge. Almost 99% of all Minecraft mods and modpacks can be found there and downloaded with just a few clicks. This guide focuses on using CurseForge. You can search for mods here and modpacks here.
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Mods only work with a specific version of the modloader. You must check on the mod page which version you need. If you install multiple mods, make sure they all use the same version. Also, Forge mods are not compatible with Fabric mods and vice versa.
Go to the page of your desired mod or modpack and click on the "Files" tab.
Find the version you want and click it to go to the "File Details" section.
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You can filter by version and modloader using the dropdown menu at the top of the "Files" tab.
In the "File Details" section, press the "Download" button. Save the file somewhere; you will need it later.
In the "File Details" section, scroll down to "Additional Files," click the three dots, then select "Download file." Save this file as well; you will need it later.
Step 2 β Extract Files from Downloads (Modpacks Only)
Locate the downloaded file on your PC, right-click it, and select "Extract All..." Choose a folder where the files will be extracted. Remember the path!
Your extracted folder should contain the folders mods, config, and defaultconfig. There may be more folders than shown here.
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Some modpacks require additional steps, such as AllOfFabric6. For AllOfFabric6, you must run "startserver.bat" (Windows) or "startserver.sh" (Linux / MacOS) to obtain the folders mentioned above. The script downloads the folders for you. In most cases, the folders are already there. If there is no script in the extracted folder, you should quickly search online on how to get the server files for your modpack.
Step 3 β Install the Correct Server Version
In the Zap-Hosting web interface, select your game server and go to the "Games" settings.
Expand the "Available Games" section and find your modloader (Forge for Forge mods/modpacks, Fabric for Fabric mods/modpacks). Click the green download button.
Click the dropdown menu under "Game version" and select your Minecraft version that matches the correct version for your mod or modpack. For Forge, you can choose the latest or the recommended version. Try the latest version first, and if your server does not run as expected, try the recommended version. Press "Accept and Install."
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If you donβt know which Minecraft version you need, go back to the "File Details" page on CurseForge. Next to the game controller icon, you will see the version.
After installation, you will see a blue button next to your gameβs name (e.g., Forge, Fabric). Click the button to activate the game.
Connect to your server using your chosen FTP client. Make sure your server is stopped.
Uploading Mods
Once connected, navigate to your game folder (e.g., minecraft-forge, minecraft-fabric). Open the mods folder and simply drag and drop your downloaded mod files into it.
Once the upload is complete, you can start your server.
Uploading a Modpack
Once connected, navigate to your game folder (e.g., minecraft-forge, minecraft-fabric). Delete the folders world, mods, config, and defaultconfig on your server. Now upload all folders from the extracted folder except the jre and libraries folders. Simply select all folders and drag them into your server directory.
Once the upload is finished, you can start your server.
Popular Mods
Still looking for the perfect mods for your server? Browse our carefully curated list of the most popular and highly recommended mods to enhance your gameplay and give your server the finishing touch. Get inspired and find exactly the addons that fit your project.
JEI (Just Enough Items) β Shows crafting recipes and item uses directly in the inventory, a standard in almost every modpack for years.
Sodium β Rendering optimization mod (Fabric), noticeably increases FPS without changing visuals.
Lithium β Optimizes internal game logic like entity AI and world simulation, noticeable even on servers.
Create β Large tech mod with mechanical machines, conveyors, and gears for automation.
Applied Energistics 2 β Storage and logistics mod with a digital, networked item storage system (ME system).
Jade β Displays contextual info in a tooltip when targeting blocks/entities.
Xaero's Minimap β Popular minimap with waypoints and optional world map.
Waystones β Adds teleport stones to travel between marked points in the world.
Popular Modpacks
Still looking for the perfect modpacks for your server? Browse our carefully curated list of the most popular and highly recommended modpacks to enhance your gameplay and give your server the finishing touch. Get inspired and find exactly the addons that fit your project.
All the Mods 10 (ATM10) β Extensive "kitchen-sink" modpack with around 500 mods from tech, magic, and exploration β one of the most downloaded modpacks ever.
RLCraft β Well-known hardcore modpack with body temperature, thirst, much stronger mobs, and its own skill system.
Better MC [FORGE] (BMC4) β Large vanilla+ modpack with over 320 mods, 100+ quests, new bosses/mobs, and numerous dungeons.
Vault Hunters β Combines Minecraft with Borderlands-style loot: players enter procedurally generated "vaults" for loot and progression.
SkyFactory 5 β Latest version of the well-known skyblock series β start on a single island in nothingness with its own tech/magic progression system.
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