Help CenterIn this guide, we will walk you through how to join your modded Minecraft server. The most important part of joining a modded server is making sure the version and mods on your game match those on the server. If they do not match exactly, you will not be able to join.
If you used the modpack installer to set up your server, joining is as simple as checking which modpack is installed. This guide will show you how to do that.
Step 1: Accessing the Control Panel
With your server purchased and the appropriate amount of RAM selected, we can move to adding the modpack to your server. Luckily, this can be done in just a few clicks.
First things first, you will need access the SimpleGameHosting Contol Panel. Then, login to your account.
Step 2: Finding Your Modpack Version
After logging into the control panel, go to the Modpacks and Versions tab and make sure the Modpack Installer subtab is selected. At the top of the page, you will see the currently installed modpack on your server, as long as it was installed using our modpack installer.
Take note of the modpack name and version. For example, in the image below, the installed modpack installed is CursedWalking - A Modern Zombie Apocolypse is 3.1.0 Hotfix.
Once you know which modpack and version your server is using, you will need to install the same modpack and version on your Minecraft client. The easiest way to do this is by using the same launcher or mod manager the server version came from. For example, CurseForge for CurseForge modpacks, FTB for FTB modpacks, and so on. Always double-check the version number in your mod manager to make sure it matches the one installed on your server.
👋Still need help? Check out our guide for How to Play Minecraft Modpacks from CurseForge.
Step 3: Connecting To Your Server
Once you've installed the modpack onto your client, you're ready to join your server!
The steps below use the CurseForge launcher, but you can use any launcher you prefer. Just make sure you have the correct mod loader, game version, and modpack version installed on your client for everything to work properly.
1. First, locate your server's IP address at the top right corner of the console page. Click on it to copy the address.
2. Next, launch Minecraft using the modpack you plan to play. We're using The Pixelmon Modpack in this example.
👋Heads Up: Some modpacks may rename the Multiplayer tab or have different layouts and styles! Regardless, the steps will be the same! For this example, I've used the Pixelmon Modpack
3. From the main menu click the Multiplayer button.
4. Enter the server name (this will only appear in your game), enter the Server Address, and click the Done button. You will then be taken back to your server list, where you can select your server and click Join.
Custom Mods/Modpacks
While the process of joining a server with custom mods or modpacks is generally the same, manually installing them requires clear coordination between you and your friends. The server does not display which mods or modpack are installed through the Modpacks tab, so it is important to share that information directly.
Make sure to give your friends the exact modpack you installed on the server. If you're using individual mods instead of a full modpack, send them the same set of mods so they can connect without issues.
Everyone joining the server must have the same mods installed in their local mods folder, just as you have them installed on the server.
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