Purpose

This article will describe how you change your Minecraft server version/edition from vanilla to forge, neo forge, craftbukkit, fabric and more.

Disclaimer

Delta Networks clearly states what packages we offer, are recommended for modding. If you attempt to mod a server not recommended for builds other than vanilla, we will not provide support regarding server instability issues.

Prerequisite

Make sure you have stopped your server.

Procedure

This guide will show you how to make a Forge server from the vanilla build that is selected by default.

1) Access your game panel and login - more information about accessing game panel

2) Navigate to Configuration > Server Actions

Note: Advanced has been renamed to Server Actions

3) Select the edition you want from the dropdown box

This example shows preloading the server from Paper, to selecting NeoForce instead.

4) Select your version from the version dropdown box

Note: Can't see the latest version from elsewhere? Feel free to raise a support ticket, however there is a slight delay as to when a version gets added to our Game Panel, this isn't an overnight task and is out of Delta Networks control.

This example shows preloading the server using a build of Forge.

This example shows preloading a Minecraft (Beta) b1.6.6 vanilla build onto the instance.

5) Now click on Install Different Edition, you may click FORMAT if you desire, noting that it does wipe all your world and player data

6) Keep an eye out in the Game Panel notifications for the install to complete
Note: if you try to access the server when the install is in progress you may encounter server timeouts or errors with the Game Panel.

7) Start your server, note in the case of this example, the server is now running Forge build.

8) Accept the EULA to run the server

9) You have successfully changed the server build! Congrats!

To install mods, see this guide, which shows you how to install mods via our automatic mod manager!

Support

For any assistance or report an issue kindly raise a ticket via our website.

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