Serverpack

To run a modded server, you must use a server pack, not the regular modpack files.

What is a server pack?

A server pack is a version of a modpack built specifically for servers. It includes the server-side mods and configuration but excludes client-only mods like mini-maps, resource packs, and shader packs. Client-only mods will cause your server to crash because they depend on graphical libraries that do not exist in a server environment.

Note

If a modpack does not provide a server pack, or the server pack is broken, this is the responsibility of the modpack creator. SquidServers support covers the application itself, not third-party modpack issues.

Downloading a server pack from CurseForge

1. Open your modpack on the CurseForge website.
2. Click the Files tab.
3. Scroll down and click Additional Files.
4. Look for a file named Server Pack.
5. Click the three dots at the right of the file.
6. Click Download file.

CurseForge is a trademark of Overwolf Ltd. No affiliation with Overwolf Ltd.

What if there is no server pack?

Some modpacks only distribute client files. If no server pack is available:

• Check if the modpack is available on Modrinth, which may offer a server pack.
• You can try to manually build a server using the client modpack files, but you must remove all client-only mods before the server will start. SquidServers support cannot help with this process, as we are not the developers of third-party modpacks.

If you see an error like the following, you are likely missing a server pack or have client-side mods installed on the server:

[main/ERROR] [ne.mi.fm.lo.RuntimeDistCleaner/DISTXFORM]: Attempted to load class net/minecraft/client/gui/MOD_NAME for invalid dist DEDICATED_SERVER

Mod and plugin troubleshooting

Modpack, mod, and plugin issues must be troubleshooted by you, as we are not the developers of those modifications. Things you can try:

• Ensure mod/plugin versions match exactly between the server and your client.
• Check your logs to see if a mod is missing a required dependency library.
• Try using a wired ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi.
• Read your logs for specific crash details, or contact the official mod/plugin developers directly.

Our support covers the SquidServers application itself, not custom third-party game modifications.