# How to Find Minecraft Mods

> Where to find safe Minecraft mods, and how to install them on your Beacon server.

Source: https://www.beaconhosting.org/knowledgebase/how-to-find-minecraft-mods
Category: Minecraft
Last updated: 2026-11-05

## Where to look

Get mods from **Modrinth** and **CurseForge**. Both check uploads, show which Minecraft version and loader each file is for, and list what each mod depends on.

> [!WARNING]
> Avoid mod sites that re-host files or wrap them in download pages full of ads. They're a common way to spread malware.

## Picking the right file

Each mod file is made for:

- **one loader**: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge or Quilt;
- **one Minecraft version** (or a small range).

It must match your server and your game. Check whether the mod is **client**, **server** or **both**: a minimap only goes in your game, a world generation mod goes on both.

## Search from the panel

**Package Manager** searches Modrinth and CurseForge for you, and only shows mods that match your server's loader and Minecraft version.

1. Open your server and go to **Package Manager**.
2. Click **Browse packages** and search, or browse by **Categories**.
3. Click **Install**. Mods it depends on are installed too.
4. Package changes are queued and applied the next time the server starts, so restart it from **Console** when you're done.

Turn off the version filter to see mods for every version, but only install ones that match.