How to Install Mods or Plugins on Your Minecraft Server Print

In this guide, we’ll help you install mods or plugins on your Minecraft server using the control panel’s one‑click tools or the manual SFTP method.

Before You Start

• Plugins go in /plugins/ (Paper/Spigot).
• Mods go in /mods/ (Forge/Fabric). Clients must match the same mods.
• Stop the server before installing or removing items, then start it after changes.

Option A — One‑Click Installers (Recommended)

Use the built‑in tools on the left menu:

• BukGet — browse and install common plugins.
• Mod Manager — manage installed items from one place.
• Curse Mods — browse/install mods from CurseForge.
• Minecraft Modpacks — install curated packs in one step.

1. Open the relevant browser (e.g., BukGet or Curse Mods).
2. Search or browse to the item you want.
3. Click Install and wait for confirmation.
4. Start your server and test.

If an Install Link Fails

Some one‑click sources rely on third‑party repositories. If an item fails to download, open a support ticket so we can review and update the link mapping. While we work on that, use the manual steps below.

Option B — Manual (SFTP) Install

1. Connect with SFTP (the SFTP port is shown in your panel under the server IP).
2. For plugins: upload the plugin .jar to /plugins/.
3. For mods: upload the mod .jar to /mods/ (and any required /config files).
4. Start the server. Config folders will be created automatically on first run.

Check the Console for Errors

• Open Web Console and look for red ERROR lines or missing dependency messages.
• Use Log Viewer to review latest.log if the server stops.
• Remove or update the last item you installed if errors persist.

Tips

• Install one or two items at a time, then test.
• Match versions: Minecraft ↔ plugin/mod ↔ loader (Paper/Spigot/Forge/Fabric).
• Back up your world before big changes.