One-Click Datapack Installation

Datapacks are a powerful way to customize Minecraft without the overhead of mods. With Fern's integrated Addon Browser, you can search, install, and manage datapacks across all your worlds with just a few clicks.

How to Install a Datapack

Unlike plugins or mods, which affect the entire server, datapacks are world-specific. Our dashboard makes it easy to choose exactly which worlds get which updates.

Stop your server: For major changes, it's best to keep the server offline.
Open the Datapacks tab in Mission Control.
Select your provider (Modrinth). [image - Mission Control > Datapacks | Provider Selection | Choosing Modrinth or uploading a custom .zip datapack]
Search for the datapack you want (e.g., "Terralith" or "Anti-Enderman Grief").
Click the Install button.

Choosing Your Worlds

Since datapacks are tied to specific worlds, a window will appear asking where you want to install the pack.

Toggle Worlds: Select one or multiple worlds from the list.
Active Identifier: Look for the "Active" badge to see which world is currently being used by your server. [image - Mission Control > Datapacks | Install Modal | Showing the world selection modal where you pick which world receives the datapack]

Hit Install in selected worlds and you’re good to go!

Managing Installed Datapacks

If you have multiple worlds, you might want to see where a datapack is currently active.

Installed List: Check the Installed section on the right side of the Datapacks tab.
Manage Worlds: Click the "Manage" button on any installed datapack to add it to more worlds or remove it from others.
File Access: If you need to make manual tweaks, the folder icon will take you directly to that world's datapacks/ folder in the File Manager.

[!TIP] Verify with Console: Once your server is started, you can type /datapack list in the Console to see all active packs in your current world.

Running a Bedrock server? Check out our Addon Gallery Guide for information on Behavior and Resource packs!