Help CenterWelcome to our step-by-step guide on setting up The Pixelmon Modpack on a Minecraft server. This guide is will go over everything you need to know in order to create a Minecraft server with the Pixelmon modpack. Before we begin, we need to go over a few things you'll need to know.
RAM Requirements
For a great Pixelmon experience, your server should have at least 6GB of RAM for the Modpack itself. More RAM may be needed to accomodate more players. It's suggested to have at least 8GB of RAM to operate a Pixelmon Server with 5 players.
Ensure you have the version of the Pixelmon Modpack that is compatible with your server installed on your CurseForge app/launcher. Here is a guide on getting modpacks via CurseForge.
👋Heads Up: If you are experiencing lag or crashing on your server after installing a modpack, it is most likely a RAM issue. Upgrading your server may be needed. You can monitor RAM usage on your Panel.
Step 1: Log Into SimpleGameHosting Panel
To get started with installing the modpack on your server, you first need to access the SimpleGameHosting Control Panel. From here, log in to your account with the information you set up after setting up your control panel account.
Step 2: Clearing Your Server Files
Before installing a new modpack, it’s important to to stop the server and remove any existing files, game versions, or modpacks to avoid potential conflicts.
🛑Wait: We recommend creating a backup before proceeding. You can follow this guide to learn how. The following steps will delete your current world/setup.
1. Head to the console tab and press Stop to ensure the server is offline. Then go to the Modpacks and Versions tab to see if a modpack is currently installed.
- If a modpack is installed, click the Uninstall button in the top right corner, follow the on-screen prompts to confirm uninstalling the current modpack, and wait for the modpack to uninstall.
- If no modpack is installed, go to the Version Manager tab. If a game version is listed, click Uninstall next to it, and wait for the version to uninstall.
2. Open your File Manager, select all visible files, click Delete at the bottom, and follow the on-screen prompt.
3. Once everything has been cleared, return to the Modpacks and Versions tab.
Step 3: Installing The Pixelmon Modpack on Your Server
Make sure you’re on the Modpacks and Versions tab, where you can search for modpacks.
1. In the search bar, type Pixelmon Modpack, press Search, and then click the Select Version button next to the modpack. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen prompts to begin the installation.
- Your page will refresh to indicate that the modpack is being installed. Once the installation is complete, it will refresh again and return you to the Modpacks and Versions tab.
2. Go to the Console tab and press the Start button to launch the server. If everything is set up correctly, the server will turn online.
❓Need help? If you run into any issues starting the server, feel free to contact our support team by Support Ticket or contacting us directly via LiveChat.
Step 4: Installing The Pixelmon Modpack on CurseForge
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. Open the Browse tab in CurseForge app and search for Pixelmon Modpack using the search bar.
2. Once you find it, click Install and wait for the installation to finish.
Step 5: Joining the Server
Once everything is set, launch Minecraft using the Pixelmon Modpack through CurseForge.
From the main menu click the Multiplayer button. Then you'll join your server just like you would with any other Minecraft server using your server's IP address. You can find your server's IP address on the Console page in your control panel.
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.
🤔Need more help? Check out our guide on How to Play Minecraft Modpacks from CurseForge.
WHAT IF THE LATEST VERSION IS NOT IN THE INSTALLER?
- If the most recent version of a Modpack or if a Modpack is not available in the Installer in general, you can do a manual install of the Modpack on to your server. Check out our Help Article for How To Add a Custom Modpack to Your Minecraft Server.
HOW DO I UPDATE THE VERSION OF THE PIXELMON MODPACK?
- Updating Pixelmon can be a bit difficult, but luckily this detailed Help Article walks you through How to Update a Modpack on Your Server.
WHY DOES MY SERVER AND/OR GAME KEEP CRASHING WHEN PLAYING?
- If you are experiencing lag or crashing on your server after installing a modpack, it is most likely a RAM issue. Upgrading your server may be needed. You can monitor RAM usage on your Panel.
- Crashes can sometimes be client related too, in most cases this happens when not enough memory is allocated to the game. You can learn how to do this using our How to Allocate More RAM to Minecraft in Curseforge guide!
If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team by submitting a Support Ticket or contacting us directly via LiveChat!