I'm looking to create a modded server, with just a few mods in it, (pretty much just Extra Utilities and Botania), and I'm wondering what the basics I need to do are. Do I just need to add the jar's to a mod folder, and MC picks them up, or is there an in between step I need too?
I currently have a Vanilla MC server running, which I have FTP access to which I can upload whatever I want, so the actual "set up a server" part I already have, and I have set up a fully modded server before (using an ATL pack).
Basically I just want to pull out the Extra Utilities and Botania mods from that server, and apply them to the (currently) Vanilla one, but I don't know what files are important and which are just for other mods I don't want.
Best Answer
If you want a server with just a few mods, forge is an option. If you have never worked with forge before, they have a wiki on their site.
What you should do is create a new server with forge, this creates a custom jar. This jar file should be placed onto your server where your current minecraft file exists. After you've booted the server at least 1 time, there should be a folder named "mods". This is the folder where you should place your mod files.
Reboot the server again to start it with these mods.
To play on the server you also need a forge client with the same mods inside it's mod folder.
I hope this helps :)