Using the Modpack Installer

The BiomeHosting modpack installer makes it easy to install thousands of popular modpacks from CurseForge and Modrinth with just one click.

Accessing the Modpack Installer

1. Navigate to your server dashboard
2. Click on "Modpack Installer" in the sidebar
3. Browse available modpacks

Installing a Modpack

Step 1: Browse Modpacks

• Use the search bar to find specific modpacks
• Filter by source (CurseForge, Modrinth)
• Browse popular and featured modpacks
• View modpack details including version and download count

Step 2: Select a Modpack

• Click on a modpack card to view details
• Check compatibility with your Minecraft version
• Review modpack description and features
• Verify required server resources

Step 3: Install

1. Click "Install" on your chosen modpack
2. Select the modpack version (if multiple available)
3. Confirm installation
4. Wait for automatic installation to complete

Modpack Sources

CurseForge

• Largest collection of modpacks
• Over 10,000+ modpacks available
• Popular packs like All The Mods, Enigmatica, Vault Hunters
• Automatic version management

Modrinth

• Modern modpack platform
• Better performance optimization
• Active development community
• Growing collection of quality modpacks

After Installation

Verifying Installation

1. Check server console for installation logs
2. Verify modpack files in File Manager
3. Check modpack version matches selection
4. Review any installation warnings

Starting Your Server

1. Ensure modpack installation completed successfully
2. Start your server from the dashboard
3. Wait for server to fully load
4. Check console for any errors

Updating Modpacks

To update your modpack, you'll need to reinstall it with the new version. Please note that updating modpacks may require manual steps. For assistance with modpack updates, please contact our support team.

Custom Modpacks

Custom modpack installation is not currently available through the dashboard. For custom modpack installation, please contact our support team for assistance.

Troubleshooting

Installation Fails

• Check server has enough disk space
• Verify modpack compatibility
• Check server logs for errors
• Try a different modpack version

Modpack Won't Start

• Verify all dependencies installed
• Check RAM allocation (modpacks need more RAM)
• Review console errors
• Ensure correct Minecraft version

Mods Not Loading

• Verify modpack installed correctly
• Check mod versions match
• Ensure server and client versions match
• Review mod compatibility

Best Practices

• Backup First: Always backup before installing/updating modpacks
• Check Resources: Ensure server has enough RAM for the modpack
• Read Documentation: Check modpack documentation for specific requirements
• Test First: Test modpacks on a test server before production

For more information, see our modpack installation guide.