If your server mods or plugins aren’t working, show errors, or just do nothing, you’re not alone. ⚠️ This guide will help you identify common causes and get everything running smoothly again. ✔️
⛏️ Step 1: Check the Minecraft Version
Most mods and plugins only work with the version they were made for. If the versions don’t match, they may not load at all.
- ➡️ Go to Configuration > Advanced in the panel
- ✔️ Make sure your server version (e.g. 1.20.1) matches the version the mod/plugin supports
⛏️ Step 2: Confirm You’re Using the Right Server Type
Mods and plugins require different server types:
- ✔️ Mods → Need Forge or Fabric
- ✔️ Plugins → Need Spigot or Paper
- ❌ Vanilla servers do not support either
➡️ Check your server type under Configuration > Advanced
⏰ Step 3: Check Console or Logs for Errors
Open the Console tab or view the latest.log
file in the logs
folder. Look for:
- ❌
Missing mod
ormod not found
- ❌
Unsupported API version
- ❌
Invalid plugin.yml
✔️ These messages will help you pinpoint what went wrong.
⚔️ Step 4: Make Sure Dependencies Are Installed
Many plugins and mods require additional libraries or frameworks. Examples:
- ✔️ LuckPerms may need Vault
- ✔️ Some Forge mods require GeckoLib or Cloth Config
- ✔️ PlaceholderAPI is often needed for plugin placeholders
➡️ Check the plugin/mod page for dependency requirements.
⛏️ Step 5: Check File Location
Double-check that your mods or plugins are placed in the correct folder:
- ✔️
mods
folder for Forge/Fabric mods - ✔️
plugins
folder for Spigot/Paper plugins
❌ Putting a plugin in the mods
folder, or vice versa, will not work.
➕ Step 6: Try One at a Time
If your server crashes or fails to load mods/plugins properly, try removing everything and testing them one by one. This helps isolate the issue.
✔️ Start with just one mod or plugin, then add more gradually.
✅ Still Not Working?
If you're still stuck:
- ➡️ Double-check the download source — use official sites like CurseForge or SpigotMC
- ➡️ Make sure you didn’t unzip the file — most mods/plugins should be
.jar
- ➡️ Contact support and share any relevant error messages from your logs
We’re here to help if you need assistance. ✅