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# Minecraft | How to Upload a Mod on your Minecraft Server


> # How to Upload a Mod on your Minecraft Server

||| Your server has to run on Forge in order for you to upload and use mods. Please do refer to this link first to install Forge on your server. [How to Install Forge](https://help.skynode.pro/en/article/minecraft-installing-forge-jg4xda/)
  * Installing Forge will reset your world and will make your server only runs Mods and not Plugins
  * You can also use the Modpack Installer on the panel.skynode.pro if you are a paid user.

**1.** [Install Forge](https://help.skynode.pro/en/article/minecraft-installing-forge-jg4xda/) first on your server

**2.** Start your server once you're done Installing the Forge

**3.** **Locate** the folder called **mods**
  * This mods folder will appear once you installed Forge and started your server.

**4.** **Upload** the mods inside the **mods** folder.
  * You will have to use the mods that are compatible to your Forge version, if you are running on Forge 1.12.2 then use a mod that works for 1.12.2 and not mods for 1.16.5

**5.**  Go to **Console** and restart the server
  * Your server might take some time to start since mods is heavy

  **All Done! Enjoy your server with Mods!**