How to Install Forge on a Free Minecraft Server (2026)
Want to play with mods? Learn how to easily install Forge on your free Minecraft server and upload your favorite mods.
Playing Vanilla Minecraft is fun, but adding mods takes the game to an entirely new level. Forge is the most popular mod loader for Minecraft, and installing it on your server is incredibly simple.
Step 1: Deploy a Free Forge Server
With FreeXCraft, you don't need to manually upload Forge installer files. 1. Go to your Dashboard and click Create Server. 2. In the Software selection, choose Forge. 3. Select your desired Minecraft version (e.g., 1.20.4). 4. Click Deploy.Step 2: Upload Your Mods
Once your server is online, you need to upload your.jar mod files.
1. Go to the File Manager.
2. Open the mods folder. (If it doesn't exist, create it).
3. Drag and drop your downloaded mods into this folder.Step 3: Match Client and Server
Remember, anyone who wants to join your server MUST have the exact same mods and Forge version installed on their own Minecraft client.Enjoy your heavily modded world with our lag-free 3GB RAM free tier!