Step-by-Step Guide

List Your Server on MineV

Follow this guide to set up your Minecraft server, install the required AutoModPack mod, and get your server listed on MineV in minutes.

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What You'll Need

Before getting started, make sure you have the following ready.

🖥️

A Running Minecraft Server

Fabric or Forge server (1.16.5 or newer). Java Edition only.

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AutoModPack Mod

Required on the server. The MineV Launcher installs it on clients automatically — players don't need to do anything.

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Public Server IP / Domain

Your server must be reachable from the internet with a valid IP or hostname.

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Server Images (optional)

Up to 5 screenshots or banner images to show off your server.

Step-by-Step Setup

Follow each step carefully — this process takes about 10–15 minutes.

Set Up Your Minecraft Server Server Side

If you don't have a server yet, you need to install either Fabric or Forge. Both are supported by AutoModPack. Fabric is generally recommended for performance mods.

Download the Fabric or Forge installer for your Minecraft version
Run the installer and point it to your server folder
Accept the EULA by setting eula=true in eula.txt
Start the server at least once to generate folders

Fabric Installer Forge Installer

Set online-mode=false in server.properties
Open your server.properties file and make sure these lines are set correctly:

server.properties

online-mode=false          # Allows offline/cracked clients — login mod required!

server-port=25565          # Make sure this port is open in your firewall / router

Port check: Test if your port is reachable from outside at mcsrvstat.us — if it shows offline when your server is running, your port is likely blocked. Check your router's port forwarding and firewall settings.

🔐 Required: Install a Login / Auth Mod

With online-mode=false, Mojang account verification is disabled — meaning anyone could log in as any username. A login mod forces each player to register and authenticate with a password, protecting player accounts from being stolen.

Browse Login / Auth Mods on Modrinth

🛡️ Recommended: Install an Anticheat Mod

Protect your server from cheaters, hackers, and exploiters. These mods run server-side and detect illegal movements, speed hacks, and other violations automatically.

Watchdog AntiCheat AntiCheat Mod

Install AutoModPack on the Server Server Side

AutoModPack is the core mod that allows your players to automatically download and sync all your server's mods. Without it, players would have to manually install every mod — AutoModPack eliminates this entirely.

Make sure to download the version that matches both your Minecraft version and your mod loader (Fabric or Forge).

Go to the AutoModPack page on Modrinth (link below)
Select your Minecraft version and mod loader
Download the .jar file
Place the file in your server's /mods/ folder
Restart the server

AutoModPack on Modrinth

Server folder structure after install

server/

├── mods/

│   ├── automodpack-x.x.x.jar  ← place here

│   ├── your-other-mod.jar

│   └── ...

├── eula.txt

└── server.properties

Configure AutoModPack Server Side

After the first server start, AutoModPack creates a config file automatically at the path below. By default it syncs everything in /mods/ — but in most cases you will need to edit this config.

Config file location

server/automodpack/automodpack-server.json

Important — server-side mods can break things!
If you sync the entire /mods/ folder to clients, any server-only mod that lands on the client can cause crashes or errors. The safest approach is to put your client-side mods in a separate folder and tell AutoModPack to sync that folder instead.

Recommended folder structure:

server/

├── mods/               ← server mods only (NOT synced)

│   ├── automodpack.jar

│   ├── server-only-mod.jar

│   └── ...

├── client-mods/          ← synced to players

│   ├── performance-mod.jar

│   └── ...

├── emotes/               ← also syncable

├── resourcepacks/        ← also syncable

└── config/               ← also syncable

Key config options:

syncedFiles — list of folders/files to push to clients. Set this to "client-mods/" instead of "mods/" to avoid sending server-only mods to players.
syncedFiles also accepts other folders — for example "emotes/", "resourcepacks/", "config/" — anything you want players to have.
autoExcludeServerSideMods — automatically detects and skips server-only mods when syncing /mods/. Set to true as a safety net.
allowEditsInFiles — files players can edit locally without AutoModPack overwriting their changes on next join.

Not sure how to edit the config? Watch the "Installing & Configuring AutoModPack" video in the tutorials section below — it covers exactly how to set up syncedFiles step by step.

Watch: How to Separate Client & Server Mods ↓

Verify Your Server is Running Server Side

Start your server and confirm everything is working before listing on MineV.

Server console shows no errors related to AutoModPack
Server is reachable from outside your local network (test with a friend or use a port checker)
Default Minecraft port is 25565 — make sure it's open in your firewall / router

You can test if your server is publicly reachable at mcsrvstat.us — just enter your IP and it will check your server status.

List Your Server on MineV MineV

With your server running and AutoModPack installed, you're ready to list it on MineV. Click "+ Add Server" in the top nav and fill in your server details.

Create a MineV account or sign in
Click "+ Add Server" and fill in your server info
Upload up to 5 screenshots for your server listing
Choose Standard or Premium plan and complete checkout
Your server goes live instantly after payment

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Players Join via the MineV Launcher Client Side

Players don't need to install anything manually — the MineV Launcher handles everything automatically. It detects the correct mod loader version, installs AutoModPack, launches the game, and connects to the server — all in one click.

Zero setup for players. The launcher downloads and installs the correct Fabric/Forge version, puts AutoModPack in the right place, and connects automatically. Players just hit Play.

What happens when a player clicks Play:

Launcher detects the server's required mod loader and Minecraft version
AutoModPack is automatically installed — no manual download needed
The game launches with the correct version and profile
Player connects to the server — AutoModPack starts syncing mods
All mods, emotes, resource packs, and configs download in the background
Game restarts automatically — player is now fully set up and in-game

On every subsequent launch:

AutoModPack checks for any changes on the server
New or updated files sync silently in the background
No manual mod hunting, no version mismatches, no downtime

Share your server's MineV listing page with players — they can click Play directly from there and the launcher will handle the rest automatically.

Video Tutorials

Watch step-by-step video guides for the most common setup scenarios.

How to Set Up a Fabric Server

Full walkthrough: installing Fabric, adding mods, configuring server.properties, and opening ports.

Coming soon

Installing & Configuring AutoModPack

Server-side AutoModPack setup, config explained, testing sync with a client connection.

Coming soon

Listing Your Server on MineV

Creating your MineV account, filling out the server listing form, choosing a plan, and going live.

Coming soon

Player Guide: Using the MineV Launcher

How players use the MineV Launcher to auto-install mods and join servers with zero setup.

Coming soon

Separating Client-side & Server-side Mods

How to keep your server-only mods out of players' clients — using a separate folder and AutoModPack's syncedFiles config.

Coming soon

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about setting up and listing your server.

Why is AutoModPack required to list on MineV?

AutoModPack is the backbone of the MineV experience. It lets the MineV Launcher automatically sync all your server's mods, configs, emotes, and resource packs to players — zero manual setup required. Without it, players would have to hunt down and install every mod themselves, which kills participation.

Do players need to install AutoModPack themselves?

No. The MineV Launcher installs AutoModPack automatically. Players only need to download the launcher, log in, and click Play. The launcher detects the required Minecraft version and mod loader, installs everything, launches the game, and connects to the server — all without any manual steps.

Does AutoModPack work with Forge servers?

Yes! AutoModPack supports both Fabric and Forge. Just make sure you download the correct version for your mod loader from Modrinth or CurseForge.

Is it safe for players to use AutoModPack?

AutoModPack only downloads files that you, the server owner, have placed in your server's mods folder. Players should only join servers they trust. As a MineV server owner, you agree not to distribute harmful or malicious files through AutoModPack.

What happens when I update mods on my server?

AutoModPack automatically detects changes every time a player connects. If you added, removed, or updated mods, it will push those changes to the player's game — they just need to reconnect and let AutoModPack sync. No manual action needed from players.

My server is on a hosting provider. Does it still work?

Yes, as long as your hosting panel lets you upload files to the /mods/ folder and the AutoModPack port (default 30037) is not blocked, it will work. Some hosts may require you to open an additional port for AutoModPack's file sync. Check your host's firewall settings.

What's the difference between Standard and Premium plans?

Standard ($9.99/mo) lists your server in the regular section of MineV.

Premium ($19.99/mo) gives your server a gold border, a 👑 PREMIUM badge, and places it at the top of the server list — giving you much higher visibility.

What happens if my subscription expires?

Your server listing will be hidden from the public server list. You can renew it at any time from your panel or directly from the server list (it will appear as a greyed-out card visible only to you) — just click "Renew" and choose a plan to reactivate for another 30 days.

Ready to list your server?

Follow the guide above, install AutoModPack, and get your server in front of thousands of players.

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