How to Upload and Run CurseForge Forge Modpacks on Your DNSworld Minecraft Server
Hosting your own Minecraft server is a powerful way to build community and bring your modded gameplay to life. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to upload and run Forge-based modpacks from CurseForge on your DNSworld server. Whether you're creating a modded SMP for friends or launching a custom world for your audience, this setup ensures a smooth, synced experience between your game client and server.
Before Starting
As this tutorial utilizes CurgeForge modpacks specifically, we recommend downloading the CurseForge Application (opens in a new tab). It ensures your Minecraft client and DNSworld server run the same modpack and Minecraft version, keeps mods updated, and makes it easy for friends to install with a single click.
If you don't already have a DNSworld account, click here to Create an Account Here and start running your own Minecraft server.
Server Setup
By default, during BETA, servers default to Paper, please contact us by opening a Discord Ticket (opens in a new tab) or email us at [email protected] to request a CurseForge server type.
When downloading modpacks, they often require 8-16 GB, as we are in BETA, an upgrade can be requested but is not guaranteed.
Login
Log in to your account to access the DNSworld dashboard (opens in a new tab).
Activate Server
Once your account has been created and you have logged-in, you will have to choose Minecraft from the drop-down menu and press ACTIVATE BETA SERVER. This will automatically create your server.
Access Your Server
Your server will show up under Your Servers. Click on your Minecraft Server as shown below to access your server dashboard.
Ensure you are stating off with a brand-new server
Once logged into your server, on the top ribbon select Files and ensure all files are deleted. You can do so by selecting all files and pressing Delete on the bottom ribbon.
Please note during the BETA period, by default, Minecraft servers run on Paper. Please contact us at [email protected] or open a ticket in our Discord (opens in a new tab) to request a CurseForge server type.
How to Download CurseForge Modpack onto your Server
In the Startup tab, there will be two variables: Modpack Project ID & Modpack File ID.
Please note: The modpack must include a
Server Packsfile to be installed properly using this Minecraft server installer.
On CurseForge, scroll to the Details section of the modpack page and copy the Project ID. Paste this number into the Modpack Project ID field in the DNSworld Startup tab.
In this case, the Project ID is 490660.
For the Modpack File ID, most of the time you can leave this as latest, since many modpacks only offer one server pack.
However, if the modpack includes multiple versions, you’ll need to specify the correct File ID manually.
To find it:
Hover over the version you want to install on the Files tab in CurseForge.
The file's URL will include its ID at the end.
For example, the URL: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/deceasedcraft/files/5525543 means the Modpack File ID is 5525543.
Paste that value into the Modpack File ID field in the Startup tab to install that specific version.
Reinstall your server
In the Settings tab, you will select on Reinstall Server which will have to confirm. Once both buttons are pressed, go back to the Console tab.
Wait for server to initialize and accept EULA
You will have to wait a couple seconds for the server to do it's installation process. Once you see the words Install completed succesfully, enjoy!press Start on the bottom ribbon. Due to the nature of modpacks and their extensive mods, this might take up to a few minutes.
NOTE: IT WILL INITIALLY FAIL as you need to manually accept the EULA file. Go to the Files tab and select the eula.txtfile where you will need to replace theeula=false to eula=true.* Once complete, press Save Contents in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Go back to the Console tab and press Start once again. This might take a few minutes depending on the number of mods in your modpack. In your console, once you see Server marked as running... your server is ready to be connected to.
Launch Minecraft through CurseForge
In your CurseForge application under Modpacks, launch Minecraft with your servers corresponding Modpack by pressing Play.Once in game, select Multiplayer, then input your Server Address found in the Network tab in your DNSworld dashboard then press Join Server.
Happy Gaming from the DNSworld team!
How to contact support
If you need any extra assistance while reading our knowledge board, feel free to email us at [email protected] or open a ticket in our Discord (opens in a new tab) and a staff member will try their best to answer your questions!