10 Must-Have Minecraft Mods and how to install them on your GPORTAL server

Looking to level up your Minecraft gameplay? Whether you’re exploring vast biomes, managing your inventory more efficiently, or enhancing your farming and building experience, mods can completely transform how you play. In this guide, we’ll walk you through 10 must-have Minecraft mods and show you how to install them on your own GPORTAL server. Let’s get started. 

Top 10 Minecraft Mods You Shouldn’t Play Without 

Minecraft is great on its own — but with the right mods, it becomes something truly special. Below you’ll find ten essential mods that enhance everything from exploration and farming to inventory management and map navigation. All are fully compatible with GPORTAL servers and easy to install. Let’s dive into it! 

1. Supplementaries 

Adds decorative and functional blocks like hanging lanterns, bells, and signs to enhance your builds. 

2. Waystones 

Introduces teleportation stones for fast travel between locations. 

3. Sophisticated Backpacks 

Offers customizable backpacks with features like auto-sorting, filtering, and portable crafting. 

4. AppleSkin 

Displays detailed food stats, including saturation and potential healing. 

5. Nature’s Compass 

A compass that points to desired biomes, including modded ones. 

6. Farmer’s Delight 

Expands farming and cooking with new recipes, tools, and blocks. 

7. JourneyMap 

Generates a real-time map of your world, viewable in-game or via browser. 

8. Xaero’s Minimap 

Provides a customizable minimap with waypoints, entity radar, and cave mode.

9. Comforts 

Adds sleeping bags and hammocks for portable sleeping without changing your spawn point. 

10. Polymorph 

Resolves crafting recipe conflicts by allowing players to choose between multiple outputs. 

How to Install Mods on Your GPORTAL Minecraft Server

To install these mods on your GPORTAL server, follow these steps:

1. Install a Modloader (Forge or Fabric) 

• Forge: Download the Forge installer from https://files.minecraftforge.net/ and install it on your local machine. GPORTAL
• Fabric: Download the Fabric installer from https://fabricmc.net/ and install it. It’s recommended to also download the Fabric API, as it’s required for many Fabric mods. 

Ensure that the modloader version matches your desired Minecraft version.

2. Download Compatible Mods  

• Visit each mod’s page (links provided above) and download the version compatible with your modloader (Forge or Fabric) and Minecraft version. 

3. Upload Mods to Your Server 

• Access your GPORTAL server’s web interface. 
• Navigate to the mods folder in your server directory. 
• Upload the downloaded .jar files of the mods into this folder. 

4. Install the Modloader on Your Server 

• In the GPORTAL web interface, go to the server settings.
• Select the appropriate modloader (Forge or Fabric) and the corresponding version.
• Save the settings and restart your server. 

5. Install Mods on Your Client 

• On your local machine, install the same modloader (Forge or Fabric) that your server uses. 
• Place the same mod .jar files into the mods folder of your Minecraft installation directory. 

6. Launch and Connect 

• Start Minecraft using the modloader profile. 
• Join your GPORTAL server. 

Ensure that both the server and client have the same mods installed to prevent compatibility issues. If you want to dive even deeper, here you can find the GPORTAL Tutorial on how to install mods. 

Start Your Modded Adventure Today 

Mods open up a whole new world of possibilities in Minecraft — from better navigation and automation to enhanced immersion and creativity. With your GPORTAL server ready to go, you’re just a few clicks away from diving into a modded adventure tailored to your playstyle. Need more tips or support? Visit the GPORTAL Wiki for detailed guides and community help.