This guide is split in two parts. For versions above Minecraft 1.17 + see below. Otherwise, keep scrolling for versions below 1.17.
Sometimes we may not have the exact version of forge you need. This will guide you on how to use a custom version of forge within your server.
This includes 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, etc...
Step 1) Prepare Forge
First navigate to the forge website, and select the version of forge you wish to download...
https://files.minecraftforge.net/net/minecraftforge/forge/
Download the "Installer" version
Step 2) Install forge
Double-click the downloaded .jar file. From there, select "Install Server" and click "Ok"
Helpful tip: Make sure you select the destination install folder to somewhere on your desktop...
Open the folder once forge has been installed...
Step 3) Prepare install
Once you have opened the folder. Complete the following steps.
1) Ensure the following files exist...
2) Move the JVM Arguments file into the main directory.
Open libraries -> net -> minecraftforge -> forge -> ...(this next folder depends on your install version) -> unix_args.txt
Move this folder into the base install of your forge server
So this would be in the same folder as shown below...
Step 3) Upload to PloxHost.
Upload all of the files created to your PloxHost server using FTP.
Step 4) Select "Custom" Jar.
Visit the "Modpacks & Jars" tab on the sidebar. Select Custom from the options of Jars.
You can enter anything into the box that pops up.
Step 5) Server configuration
Be sure to start your server before this step. This ensures that the "ploxhost.yml" file is generated.
Open the "ploxhost.yml" file using File Manager.
1) Set your Java Version
2) Enable "use-custom-forge-args"
Save the file.
Start your server. You should be all set!
This is an easier version of doing above 1.17
Please follow Steps 1 -> 2 in the first part of this guide.
From there, upload all of your files that have been generated.
You will see a jar file named "forge... .jar". Copy this name, and set it as your custom server jar.
See article: https://support.plox.host/en/knowledgebase/article/how-to-use-a-custom-jar for more details!
Please contact us if you have any questions
