# How to Unlock or Unpair a Modpack in the Modrinth App

> Unlink a modpack instance in the Modrinth App so you can add, remove or update its mods yourself.

Source: https://www.beaconhosting.org/knowledgebase/how-to-unlock-or-unpair-a-modpack-in-the-modrinth-launcher
Category: Minecraft
Last updated: 2026-11-05

When you install a modpack from Modrinth, the Modrinth App links the instance to that modpack. While it's linked, the app manages the mods for you: it updates the whole pack, and you can't add or remove individual mods.

To change the mods yourself, unlink it.

## Unlink the instance

1. Go to **Library** and open the modpack instance.
2. Click the **⋮** menu and choose **Settings**.
3. Open **Installation** (or **Modpack**).
4. Click **Unlink instance** (also called **Unpair**) and confirm.

The instance keeps its mods, but it's now a normal instance. You can add mods with **Add content** and remove them from the list.

> [!WARNING]
> Once unlinked, the instance no longer gets modpack updates. Make a copy first (the **⋮** menu → **Duplicate**) if you might want to go back.

## Keeping your server in step

If you change the mods on your computer, the Beacon server needs the same changes, or players see "mod mismatch" when they join. In the panel:

- Add mods from **Package Manager** → **Browse packages**.
- Remove them from the installed list in **Package Manager**.
- Restart the server from **Console** afterwards.

Client-only mods (minimaps, shaders) only go on your computer.