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63 ArticlesChanging Modpack Versions on 3rd Party Launchers
This guide will show you how to change which Modpack Version you are using on 3rd Party Launchers such as CurseForge, Technic, FTB and ATLauncher. Whether you need to downgrade your client version to match the most recent modpack version available on our Modpack installer, or would simply like to play on an older version of your favourite modpack. This guide is here to help. --- CurseForge 1. Launch CurseForge. 2. Hover your cursor over the installed modpack you would like to switch the version of. 3. Select the ‘Change Version’ arrow beside your ‘Play’ button. 4. Tick and then click on the dropdown to choose the version you wish to use. 5. Click Continue. Curseforge will automatically begin installing the selected version of the modpack to your client. --- Technic 1. Launch Technic. 2. Click on the Modpacks tab. 3. Select the modpack you wish to switch the version of. 4. Select in the top right. 5. Tick the ‘A Specific Version’ circle and use the dropdown to select the version you’d like to use. 6. Select . This will begin installing the selected version of the modpack on your client. --- FTB 1. Launch FTB. 2. Click on the tab. 3. Click on the modpack you wish to switch the version of and select . 4. Click the dropdown at the top and select the version you wish to use. Then click the or button. 5. The FTB app will automatically begin installing the selected version. --- ATLauncher 1. Launch ATLauncher. 2. Click on the tab. 3. Find the modpack you wish to switch the version of and click . 4. Scroll through the Version to Install dropdown and select the version you’d like to use. 5. Click on the ‘Reinstall’ button. This will begin installing the selected version of the modpack to your client. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
Sky Factory 4 Level Types
Skyfactory 4 is a modded skyblock experience, complete with tech, automation, magic, and more. Alongside this explosive experience, comes over 30 different world types allowing you to pick the ideal Skyblock island for you. With so many level types this can be quite overwhelming, but provided below are steps on how to change your world type, whilst also having the full list of options for you to choose from. You can use the Shockbyte 1-click modpack installer to install Sky Factory 4 to your server with ease. Using our modpack preset, your server will automatically load as the SkyFactory 4 Classic world type. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="When changing your world type, you will be required to generate a new world as your server will automatically load your previous one. You can check out our guide on how to reset your Minecraft world." appearance="default"} :: Changing your World Type To change your world type, you are required to edit both generator settings and level type in your server.properties file. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab. 3. Open the file. 4. Locate and and change them to the desired values. The full list of available World Types and their values can be found at the bottom of this guide. 5. Change your to generate a new world of the updated world type. 6. Save your changes and Start the server. --- Available World Types Below is the full list of World Types available for a Sky Factory 4 server, alongside their server setting values. | World Type | Settings | |-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Sky Factory 4 Classic | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Sky Factory 4"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Default | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Default"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Flat | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Flat"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | SkyFactory Tutorial | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"SkyFactory Tutorial"}level-type=DEFAULT | | LargeBiomes | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Lostcities"}<brlevel-type=lostcities | | Cave Dimension | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Cave Dimension"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Sky Crash Factory Landing | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Sky Crash Factory Landing"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Skygrid | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Skygrid"}<brlevel-type=skygrid | | Compactsky | 16 Machines<brGenerator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Compactsky","schema":"test002","givePSD":false,"size":"SMALL"}<brlevel-type=compactsky | | 64 Machines | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Compactsky","schema":"test002","givePSD":false,"size":"MEDIUM"}<brlevel-type=compactsky | | 256 Machines | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Compactsky","schema":"test002","givePSD":false,"size":"LARGE"}<brlevel-type=compactsky | | Amplified | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Amplified"}<brlevel-type=amplified | | Peace Out | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Peace Out"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Project trEe | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Project trEe"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Stone Factory | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Stone Factory"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | ObservaTree | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"ObservaTree"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Sky Village | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Sky Village"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Sea World | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Sea World"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Lava Factory | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Lava Factory"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Ender the Sea | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Ender the Sea"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Bedrock Your World | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Bedrock Your World"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Between Bedrock and a Hard Place | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Between Bedrock and a Hard Place"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Rock Bottom | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Rock Bottom"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Minesweeper | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Minesweeper"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Lights Out! | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Lights Out!"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Sticky Situation | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Sticky Situation"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Cobbled Together | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Cobbled Together"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Sludgehammer | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Resonant Sleeper"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Chill Out | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Chill Out"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Hot Topic | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Hot Topic"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | The Floor is Lava | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"The Floor is Lava"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Seven Seas | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Seven Seas"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Chunk Norris | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Chunk Norris"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Skiiiilands | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Skiiiilands"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Material Girl in a Material World | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Material Girl in a Material World"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Lava Cake | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Lava Cake"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Hardcore | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Hardcore"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | | Are you Afraid of the Dark | Generator-settings={"Topography-Preset":"Are You Afraid of the Dark"}<brlevel-type=DEFAULT | --- To learn more about Minecraft server hosting, check out our library of knowledgebase articles found here. 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Modpack / Any Server Type Installation Guides
This article contains a compilation of guides that explain how to install any server type you wish. Want to start a new server? Discover our Modded Minecraft server hosting plans. Before getting started, it's important to know how to set or change a server type or version for your server: How to Set / Change Server Type The above procedure will be used for all server types listed below and will only vary which option to select on the panel based on your preference. If you're switching from a Vanilla version of the game to a Modded version, or vice versa, we'd really recommend you start with a full server reset. This will wipe your server files entirely, so if you want to keep a copy of your existing server, you can create a backup of your server. Don't know which modpack you want to use? Check out our list of the best modpacks of all time, all available on our modpack installer! ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="We have a 1-click modpack installer with lots of popular modpacks on the control panel, this guide is for any modpacks or server types not on the installer. To find the installer on the Shockbyte Panel, we have a separate guide on how to use our 1-click modpack installer." appearance="default"} :: Where is the Server Type menu located? The Server Type menu can be found on the main overview control panel page for your server, located near the top next to Minecraft. You can change the server type by creating a new instance as well. For guidance on how to create a new instance, click here. --- Forge or Fabric | Server Type | Installation Guide | | ----- | ----- | | Any Forge Version | How to install Forge | | Any Fabric Version | How to install Fabric | --- Feed The Beast (FTB) | Modpack | Installation Guide | | ----- | ----- | | All Feed The Beast | How to install any Feed The Beast Modpack | | Direwolf20 | How to install FTB Direwolf20 | | SkyFactory 3 | How to install FTB SkyFactory 3 | | FTB Infinity Evolved | How to install FTB Infinity Evolved | | FTB Revelation | How to install FTB Revelation | | FTB Beyond | How to install FTB Beyond | | FTB Mage Quest | How to install FTB Mage Quest | | FTB HermitPack | How to install FTB HermitPack | --- Technic Modpacks | Modpack | Installation Guide | | ----- | ----- | | All Technic Modpacks | How to install any Technic Modpack | | Attack of the B-Team | How to install Attack of the B-Team | | Blightfall | How to install Blightfall | | Big Dig | How to install Big Dig | | Hexxit | How to install Hexxit | | Tekkit | How to install Tekkit | | Yogbox | How to install Yogbox | | Voltz | How to install Voltz | | The 1.7.10 Pack | How to install The 1.7.10 Pack | | Pixelmon Generations | How to install Pixelmon Generations | | Mianite | How to install Mianite | --- ATLauncher Modpacks | Modpack | Installation Guide | | ----- | ----- | | All ATLauncher Modpacks | How to install any ATLauncher Modpack | | Resonant Rise | How to install Resonant Rise | | SevTech: Ages | How to install SevTech: Ages | | Crundee Craft | How to install Crundee Craft | | Augmented Triad | How to install Augmented Triad | | Bevo's Tech Pack | How to install Bevo's Tech Pack | | A Bit Of Everything | How to install A Bit Of Everything | --- Twitch/CurseForge | Modpack | Installation Guide | | ----- | ----- | | All CurseForge Modpacks | How to install any CurseForge Modpack | | RLCraft | How to install RLCraft | | SkyFactory 4 | How to install SkyFactory 4 | | Valhelsia 2 | How to install Valhelsia 2 | | Roguelike Adventures and Dungeons | How to install Roguelike Adventures and Dungeons | --- Vanilla, Spigot, MCPE and more | Server Type | Installation Guide | | ----- | ----- | | Paper | Select a server type prefixed with Paper on the control panel on the Server Type menu or create a new instance. | | Vanilla | Select a server type prefixed with Vanilla on the control panel on the Server Type menu or create a new instance. | | Bedrock | Select a server type prefixed with Bedrock on the control panel on the Server Type menu or create a new instance. | | PocketMine-MP | Select a server type prefixed with PocketMine on the control panel on the Server Type menu or create a new instance. | | Mohist | Select a server type prefixed with Mohist on the control panel on the Server Type menu or create a new instance. | | Velocity | Select a server type prefixed with Velocity on the control panel on the Server Type menu or create a new instance. | | Waterfall | Select a server type prefixed with Waterfall on the control panel on the Server Type menu or create a new instance. | --- Custom Server Type / Other | Game Version / Filetype | Installation Guide | | ----- | ----- | | Minecraft: Java Edition (PC) Installing custom .jar files. | How to: Install a Custom JAR (Custom Server Type) | | Minecraft: Pocket Edition Installing custom .phar files. | How to: Install a Custom JAR (Custom Server Type) |
Improving Connection Issues with RandomPatches
RandomPatches is a Forge and Fabric mod that can aid with connection issues on modded servers, especially where the connection may be unstable such as on mobile data. For instance, RandomPatches enables you to configure the conditions for Connection Timeouts and Packet Size Limits which in many cases allows for a much more stable connection. --- Installing RandomPatches The steps below will guide you through installing RandomPatches on both your Client and Server. --- Installing RandomPatches on your Client 1. Download RandomPatches for either Forge or Fabric. 2. Refer to our guides on Installing Forge Mods on Your PC or Installing Fabric Mods on Your PC. Installing RandomPatches on your Server 1. Download RandomPatches for either Forge or Fabric. 2. Refer to our guides on Installing Mods on Your Forge Server or Installing Mods on Your Fabric Server. 3. Once installed, Start your server to generate the config files. ::ProseNote{title="important" description="In many cases, simply installing RandomPatches will be enough to resolve connection issues!" appearance="default"} :: Configuring RandomPatches By default, RandomPatches will be pre-configured with more optimised connection settings than Vanilla Minecraft. However, there are many other settings you can configure to your liking. 1. On your control panel, Stop your server. 2. Access your server’s File Directory. 3. Navigate to config and click on . Now that you have access to the configuration file, you can proceed to the next section of this article. --- Modifying the Configuration File to Mitigate Connection Issues There are numerous options within RandomPatches that can help to resolve any connection issues you are facing. The following steps will walk you through modifying the config file to improve your connection. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="We recommend using Ctrl+F to search for the config file settings below." appearance="default"} :: Configuring \[connection\timeouts\] Navigate to the section of the config file. There are three important options in this section, shown below: read\timeout\seconds determines how long the server will wait after receiving no response while the player is connecting. Higher is better on unreliable connections (mobile data). login\timeout\ticks determines how long the server will wait for a player to log in. Higher is better on slower connections. keep\alive\timeout\seconds determines how long the server waits for a player to return a KeepAlive packet before disconnecting them. Higher is better on slower connections. Adjust these values to your liking and click Save. Configuring \[packet\size\limits\] These options are less important to resolving connection issues than the above settings, however, in some cases, they can prove essential. Simply navigate to the section of the config file to begin adjusting these settings. max\compressed\packet\size determines the largest packet that can be sent to or from the server. Some large datapack’s may prevent the player from connecting if this is set too low. max\nbt\compound\tag\packet\size determines the maximum packet size of an NBT compound tag packet. Raising this value can help prevent players from being disconnected. max\client\custom\payload\packet\size determines the maximum custom payload packet size. Adjusting this is much more relevant to large modded servers. Raising the value may help in preventing disconnects. Adjust these values to your liking and click Save. --- Other RandomPatches Settings There are many other settings that can be adjusted (and further fixes pre-included) in RandomPatches which are not relevant to this article. You can find a full list of these on the RandomPatches GitHub. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Install A Voids Wrath Modpack on Your Minecraft Server
This guide will cover the steps you need to follow when trying to install any Voids Wrath modpack. For example, we will be installing Crazy Craft. Want to start a new server? Discover our Modded Minecraft server hosting plans. --- Installation Instructions 1. First, check if the modpack is on our Modpack Installer. This will allow you to skip these steps. 2. Navigate to the Voids Wrath website, and click on the Mod Packs option in the header bar. Alternatively, click here! 3. Click on the modpack that you wish to install on your server. 4. Scroll down past the description, and click Download the Server Pack. After which, download the ZIP file to your computer. 5. Once finished, extract the ZIP file into a folder of its own. 6. Inside the folder, rename the forge-XXX-universal.jar file to custom.jar. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="In some cases, you will need to run the Forge Installer file first in order to download and install the necessary library files for it. This is usually the case when a folder called 'libraries' doesn't exist yet"} :: 7. Delete any or files that you see. These are not required to install the modpack on Shockbyte. 8. Upload the contents of the folder (not the directory itself) to the base directory of your server. 9. On the control panel, set your Server Type to Custom JAR. We have a guide on this here. 10. Start your server. Now you’re good to go, running your Voids Wrath modpack of choice! --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Install and Play the Pixelmon Modpack on your Minecraft Server
The Pixelmon Modpack for Minecraft introduces Pokemon and Pokemon-like features into your Minecraft world. This includes Gyms, Day Cares, PokeStops & more! Thanks to Shockbyte's one-click modpack installer, installing the Pixelmon Modpack onto your server is easier than ever. Want to start a new server? Discover our Modded Minecraft server hosting plans. --- Installing Pixelmon on your Server To install Pixelmon on your server, you must select it in the modpack page. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Go to the Instances tab located in the left-side menu. 3. Click on Create New Instance. If you have reached your server's instance limit then you will need to either overwrite an existing instance or increase your instance limit. 4. On the Create Instance window, click on Start and then select the server type that is needed. For example, requires Forge 1.16.5 so you will choose Forge as your server type. The latest versions can be found here. 5. Click on Continue, then choose Experimental and the version that you need. As mentioned in the previous step, requires Forge 1.16.5 so you will choose version 1.16.5. 6. Click on Continue, enter an Instance Name and Description then click on Continue again. 7. Now click on Switch on the Instance that you just created. You will need to confirm that you wish to switch instances. 8. Wait for the server to load and then Stop your server. 9. Navigate to the Modpacks tab. 10. On the Modpacks page, search for the pixelmon modpack. 11. Click on Install and then choose the version of Pixelmon you wish to use. Then click on Install. 12. Your server will now install the modpack. Start your server after it has finished installing. --- Installing Pixelmon Locally For this example, we will be using the CurseForge app to install the Pixelmon 1.16.5 modpack. 1. Navigate to the Pixemon modpack's CurseForge page here. 2. Click the Install button and launch your CurseForge app. 3. After it's finished downloading, hover over the Pixelmon profile and click Play. To learn more about Minecraft server hosting, browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How to Install and Play Vault Hunters on your Minecraft Server
Vault Hunters 3rd edition is a modpack for Minecraft which introduces a variety of new features, most notably, procedurally generated dungeons called "Vaults". Thanks to Shockbyte's modpack installer, installing Vault Hunters 3rd edition onto your server is easier than ever. --- Installing Vault Hunters on your Server To install Vault Hunters 3rd edition on your server, you must select it in the modpack page. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Go to the Instances tab located in the left-side menu. 3. Click on Create New Instance. If you have reached your server's instance limit then you will need to either overwrite an existing instance or increase your instance limit. 4. On the Create Instance window, click on Start and then select the server type that is needed. For example, requires Forge 1.18.2 so you will choose Forge as your server type. The latest version can be found here. 5. Click on Continue, then choose Experimental and the version that you need. As mentioned in the previous step, requires Forge 1.18.2 so you will choose version . 6. Click on Continue, enter an Instance Name and Description then click on Continue again. 7. Now click on Switch on the Instance that you just created. You will need to confirm that you wish to switch instances. 8. Wait for the server to load and then Stop your server. 9. Navigate to the Modpacks tab. 10. On the Modpacks page, search for the Vault Hunters modpack. 11. Click on Install and then choose the version of Vault Hunters you wish to use. Then click on Install. 12. Your server will now install the modpack. Start your server after it has finished installing. --- Installing Vault Hunters Locally For this example, we will be using the CurseForge app to install the Vault Hunters 3rd edition modpack. 1. Navigate to the Vault Hunters 3rd edition modpack's CurseForge page here. 2. Click the Install button and launch your CurseForge app. 3. Once it's finished downloading, place your cursor over the Vault Hunters profile and click Play. To learn more about Minecraft server hosting, browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.