How to Install Fabric on your Minecraft Server

Installing Fabric on your Minecraft server allows you to run mods that improve performance and gameplay. This guide will show you how to install Fabric using different methods, including our automatic installation feature through the WabbaNode Control Panel.

Automatic Installation of Fabric

1. Navigate to the WabbaNode Control Panel.
2. Stop your server to ensure a clean installation.
3. Click on the More tab in the sidebar and select Version Changer.
4. Click on View next to the Fabric option, choose the version of Fabric you want to install, and click Install.
5. Enable the Wipe Server Files option for a fresh install to avoid any conflicts.
6. Click Install to start the process.
7. Once the installation is complete, navigate to your Console and press Start.

Manual Installation of Fabric

1. Download the Fabric installer from the Fabric website.
2. Run the Fabric installer, navigate to the Server tab, and select the Minecraft version you want to install.
3. Choose a memorable location for the server files, such as a folder on your Desktop, and click Install.
4. After the installation, click the Download server jar button to download the Vanilla server jar.
5. Open the folder where you installed the server files and rename the fabric-server-launch.jar file to server.jar.
6. Use an FTP client (like FileZilla) to upload the server files to your server's root directory.
7. In the WabbaNode Control Panel, go to Settings and set the Server Type to Custom JAR.
8. Navigate to your Console and press Start.

Verifying the Installation

1. After starting your server, a mods folder should be generated. This confirms that Fabric has been installed correctly.
2. Upload your mods to the mods folder and restart your server to load the mods.

By following these steps, you can easily install Fabric on your server, enhancing the gameplay experience for you and your players.