# 🧪 Installing Minecraft Mods

Running Forge, Fabric, or NeoForge? You can install mods automatically using our Mod Manager, or manually upload any custom mods.

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# ✅ Option 1: Using the Mod Manager

1. Log in to the Expanse Panel.
2. Go to your modded Minecraft server.
3. Click on the Mods Installer tab.
4. Search or browse through available mods.
5. Click Install on any mod you'd like to add.
6. Restart your server to apply changes.

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# 🛠️ Option 2: Manual Mod Upload

If the mod isn’t in our manager or you have a custom mod:

1. Download the mod .jar file from a trusted source (e.g. CurseForge, Modrinth).
2. Make sure the mod is compatible with your server's modloader (Forge/Fabric/NeoForge) and version.
3. Log in to the Expanse Panel.
4. Open your server and go to the File Manager.
5. Navigate to the mods/ folder (create it if it doesn’t exist).
6. Upload the .jar file here.
7. Restart your server.

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# Running Paper, Spigot, or Purpur?

If you're using Paper, Spigot, or Purpur, you can install plugins instead of mods. Check out our guide on Installing Minecraft Plugins for more details.