Summary
Forge is a comprehensive framework designed to streamline the creation and installation of mods for Minecraft. By acting as a bridge between the game and individual mods, Forge provides a standardized interface for seamless interaction and ensures compatibility. This framework simplifies the mod development process by offering a structured environment and a suite of tools, empowering modders to craft and share their modifications easily. Once installed on the Minecraft client and server, Forge enables players to install and manage a wide range of compatible mods effortlessly.
| Note | Access to installing Forge via the JAR Menu is limited to Premium servers or Budget servers with BisectBoost. Alternatively, Forge can be installed manually by following the guide provided below. |
| Note | The server must fully start once to generate config files and folders. |
How to Install Forge on a Minecraft Server (JAR Menu)
1. Log in to the Bisecthosting Games panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Minecraft Jar tab.
4. Depending on preference, select Forge Latest or Forge Recommended on the left.
5. Next to the desired Forge Version, click Install.
6. Press the Install button.
7. Choose what to do with the existing server files and click Next.
8. Start the server. 
How to Install Forge on a Minecraft Server (Manual)
1. Download Forge.
2. Choose a version and select Installer.
3.Launch the Forge installer and select Install server.
4. Change the install location to a folder on the desktop.
5. Click OK.
6. Once finished, navigate to the folder on the desktop. The files will vary based on the Forge version.
7. Depending on the version, rename forge-[version].jar to:
Forge for Minecraft 1.2.5-1.16.x - Custom.jar
Forge for Minecraft 1.17-1.20.2 - Do not rename.
Forge for Minecraft 1.20.3-1.20.4 - customjava17.jar
Forge for Minecraft 1.20.5+ - customjava21.jar
8. Select all files. Right-click and choose Send to>Compressed (zipped) folder. 
9. Minimize the file to use later in the tutorial.
10. Log in to the Bisecthosting Games panel.
11. Stop the server.
12. Go to the Minecraft Jar tab.
13. Select Custom on the left.
14. Depending on the version, click Install next to the following options:
Forge for Minecraft 1.2.5-1.16.x - Custom .jar
Forge for Minecraft 1.17-1.20.2 - Custom Forge 1.17-1.20.1
Forge for Minecraft 1.20.3-1.20.4 - Custom Java 17
Forge for Minecraft 1.20.5+ - Custom Java 21
15. Press the Install button.
16. Choose what to do with the existing server files and click Next.
17. Go to the Files tab.
18. Upload the .zip file from Step 9.
19. Right-click on the .zip file and choose Unarchive.
20. Start the server.
