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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.
How to Install GriefDefender on your Minecraft Server
Griefing is a form of disruption that can happen in Minecraft, it's a major worry for many server owners as it could lead to their server being destroyed and cause players to stop playing on the server. GriefDefender is a paid Spigot plugin which aims to provide the best preventative measures for griefing on servers. It provides features such as database support, bedrock support, mod support, permission system, flag system and many others. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="LuckPerms is a hard dependency for GriefDefender meaning it's required to function, reference this article to learn how to install LuckPerms." appearance="default"} :: Paper/Spigot Installation You will be required to upload the JAR file to the plugins folder within your server files. 1. After purchasing, download the plugin from the SpigotMC webpage. 2. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 3. Ensure you are using a server type that supports plugins, we recommend Paper. 4. Start your server to generate the plugins folder, and then Stop it again. 5. Access your server files via the Files tab on your server. 6. Navigate to . 7. Upload your GriefDefender JAR file. 8. Start your server. --- Sponge Installation (1.12.2 - 1.16.5) You will be required to upload the JAR file to the plugins folder within your server's file directory. 1. After purchasing, download the Sponge version from the GriefDefender Discord. 2. Navigate to your control panel and Stop your server. 3. Ensure that you have setup a SpongeForge server. 4. Access your server files via the Files tab on your server. 5. Navigate to . 6. Upload your GriefDefender JAR file. 7. Start your server. --- To learn more about Minecraft server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How to Install Any Technic Modpack
This guide explains how to install any Technic modpack onto your server. Want to start a new server? Discover our Modded Minecraft Server Hosting plans. --- Installing Any Technic Modpack 1. Find the modpack you wish to install on the Technic website. 2. Look for the 'Server Download' button on the modpack's page - This isn't available for all modpacks, so if there is no available server pack, continue to step 3. If there is a 'Server Download' button for your modpack, download the files to a folder on your computer and unzip the files by right-clicking the .zip file, then selecting 'Extract Here'. Once the files are extracted, skip to step 9. 3. If there is no 'Server Download' button, find the Minecraft Version of the modpack, located on the modpack's page. 4. Install the latest version of Forge on your server, for your required Minecraft Version. For example, if the Modpack was for Minecraft version 1.7.10, download the latest version of Forge 1.7.10. 5. If you haven't already, Download and install the Technic Launcher on your computer. 6. Open the Technic Launcher and login, select the 'Modpacks' tab and search for your desired modpack. 7. Once you've found the modpack you'd like to use, click 'Install' and wait for the files to finish downloading. 8. Once downloaded, select 'Modpack Options', then select 'Open'. This will open the directory of the modpack files on your computer. 9. If you found the 'Server Download' button, continue from this step. You should now see the folder containing your modpack files. If you just completed step 8, skip this step. If you used the 'Server Download' button, find the forge.jar and rename it to "custom.jar". You can also refer to our support article, How to Install a Custom Jar if you need more help. 10. On your control panel, upload the contents of the modpack files to the base directory of your server files. 11. If you don't have Forge already installed on your server, on the control panel, set your ‘Server Type’ to the Custom JAR option. We have a guide on this here. 12. Start your server. You’re all done and running your Technic modpack of choice. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Install Any Feed The Beast (FTB) Modpack
Feed The Beast (FTB) are a group of modpack creators that own some of the most popular modpacks ever created for Minecraft. They provide a wide selection of modpacks that cover all genres. Want to start a new server? Discover our Modded Minecraft server hosting plans. --- Download Server Files Using the Feed The Beast Website An alternative to using the FTB App to gain the server files is to use the FTB website. 1. Visit the Feed The Beast website and click the Modpacks tab. 2. Find and open the modpack you wish to install. In this tutorial, we will install FTB Endeavour. 3. Click on Versions, then below click the operating system you are using next to Server Files. 4. Save the downloaded file into a new folder on your computer. Download Server Files Using the FTB App Before you can install the modpack, you are required to download the server files using the FTB App. 1. Download and open the FTB App. 2. Click Browse on the left sidebar to search for your modpack. 3. Type in the search box to locate your modpack. 4. Click on the modpack to access its main page. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="You can use the system requirements to work out how much RAM your server may need to run the modpack." appearance="default"} :: 5. Click Versions. 6. Select the version you wish to use and click the Server files button at the top right. The latest version of your modpack is displayed by default. 7. Once selected, your browser will open. Under the Select your Operating System dropdown, select your operating system. 8. Save the downloaded file. --- Running The Installer and Uploading Server Files Once the Installer has been downloaded, you are required to run it to retrieve the server files. 1. Run the installer file you downloaded. A terminal prompt will open. 2. After , press Enter on your keyboard to install the files in your current directory. Then, press y, followed by Enter to accept the warning. 3. Press y followed by Enter again to continue to install the modpack. 4. Once the installer is finished, it will close to a folder containing the downloaded server files. 5. Rename the Forge server file from to . The custom.jar will vary depending on the version of Minecraft you will be playing. 6. Delete the file and any or files. 7. On your control panel, upload the contents of this folder to your server file directory via the Files tab. 8. Change the Server Type to Custom JAR. We also have a guide on doing this here. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="You may need to select a Custom JAR option with a specific Java version depending on the version of Minecraft being used." appearance="default"} :: 9. Start your server and enjoy playing your new FTB modpack! If you wish to add additional mods to your modpack, read our guide on installing Forge mods here.
How to Install Any ATLauncher Modpack
Want to start a new server? Discover our Modded Minecraft server hosting plans. --- Installing Any ATLauncher Modpack This guide explains how to install any ATLauncher modpack onto your server. 1. Ensure you have ATLauncher installed on your computer. If you don't, you can install it at: https://www.atlauncher.com/downloads 2. Open ATLauncher on your computer and locate the modpack you wish to install. 3. Select 'Create Server' for the modpack you wish to install. 4. Select the version of the modpack you wish to install (usually the latest version). This must match the version of the modpack you have installed on your computer. 5. Select any additional mods you wish to install. If you're unsure, we recommend choosing either 'Select Recommended' or none. Once you have selected the mods, click 'Install'. 6. Once the modpack files have finished downloading to your computer, open the directory on your computer where ATLauncher is installed, and then open the 'Servers' directory. In this directory, find the server folder you just created and open it. You should now be looking at a folder that contains all of your modpack files. 7. Rename the "forge-1.12.2-14.23.1.2566-universal.jar" (or similarly named) file to "custom.jar". 8. On your control panel, navigate to the Files tab and upload the contents of the mods directory (not the directory itself) to the base directory of your server The and files can be deleted as they are not required. 9. Change your server's ‘Server Type’ to Custom JAR. We have a guide on this here. 10. Start your server, then you're all done setting up your ATLauncher modpack of choice. To connect in-game, ensure you're running the same version of the modpack on your computer through ATLauncher. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
Changing Your Plugins Directory for Sponge
SpongeForge is a mod that allows you to run Sponge plugins alongside your Forge mods. With much better compatibility than SpigotForge server types, SpongeForge is the most popular system to use for 1.12.2 servers today. One of the differences between Sponge and Spigot is how plugins are initially stored. Sponge stores plugins inside of the /mods folder, whereas Spigot stores them inside of /plugins. This can be confusing for those migrating over, but we have this article to help you out! ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="This tutorial also works for the SpongeVanilla server type. Any of the values changed in this tutorial can be adjusted to suit your preferences." appearance="default"} :: Changing your Plugins Directory For Sponge You will be able to change your Plugins Directory within the config file sponge.conf. 1. Login to your control panel and Stop the server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab on your server. 3. In the File Manager, go to and click on . 4. Navigate to the section of the configuration. 5. Update the plugins-dir setting to match: 6. Click on Save & Exit and then Start your server. Your plugins will now launch from the /plugins directory! If you wish to do the same for the plugin config folders (by default, these will be inside the /config folder), you can follow the same steps, but change the config-dir setting instead.
How to Install a Custom JAR (Custom Server Type)
A server type allows you to select the JAR file that your server will run on startup; for example, PaperSpigot, Bukkit, and Forge are all different types of JARs/server types. Although we offer built-in support for many different server types using our server type selector, it is possible to install any server type or modpack on your Shockbyte server. To do this, you will need to install it as a custom JAR by following the steps provided in this article. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="Forge versions 1.17.1 and newer can only be installed using our server type selector, a custom jar will not work. Contact our support team if one of these versions are unavailable." appearance="default"} :: Installing a Custom JAR To install a custom JAR file, you must select the appropriate server type, upload your custom JAR file, and rename the file to . 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Choose a Server Type window at the top of the control panel. If you want to create a new instance for your server type, you can find a guide for this here. 3. Click on Custom Jar and then click Next Step. 4. Select the correct Java version for the Custom Jar depending on which Minecraft version you wish to use and click on Next Step. | Minecraft Version | Recommended Java Version | |-------------------|---------------------------| | 1.8 to 1.11 | Java 8 | | 1.12 to 1.16.4 | Java 11 | | 1.16.5 | Java 16 | | 1.17 - 1.20.4 | Java 17 | | 1.20.5+ | Java 21 | Note: Minecraft versions between 1.17 - 1.20.4 may run on Java 18, but it is not officially recommended. For stability and compatibility, Java 17 should be used for these versions. 5. Once you have chosen the Custom Jar you wish to use, click on Save Changes. 6. Navigate to your server Files. 7. Upload your desired server JAR to the base directory of your server files. 8. Rename the server type to . Make sure that it is in lowercase; otherwise, it will not load properly. 9. If you're installing a server type that requires extra files (usually additional libraries) such as Forge, SpongeForge or any modpack, you will also need to upload these. These are generally generated by running the installer for a server type on your own computer, and then uploading the files it downloads onto your computer. That's all! Once you restart your server, it will begin loading your custom server JAR.