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How to join the ArdaCraft server

Join our free server where we are building the biggest ever recreation of Middle-earth. All you need is your PC and to follow the steps below!

Method 1
Using Modrinth Launcher
1
Preparing Modrinth

You will need to have bought Minecraft Java for PC first.

Then download and install the Modrinth App.

Modrinth offers an easy way to install all the mods needed to enjoy playing on our server. The launcher automatically installs everything for you, so you just have to click and play!

2
Log in via Modrinth

Once the Modrinth app opens, click on the Steve face in the top left corner and click on the ‘log in’ button. Fill in your Microsoft account details and log in. Once that is done, you should see your character’s skin in the top left corner.

3
Installing our modpack

Next, click on the ‘Browse’ button on the left and search for ‘ArdaCraft’. Click 'Install' and wait for it to finish. You can now click on the ‘Library’ button on the left, and you’ll see that the ArdaCraft modpack is now installed.

4
Increase RAM

We recommend increasing the RAM available to at least 8GB to ensure good performance. Go to Modrinth settings and set ‘Java memory’ to 8,192MB or more.

Optional
Optional
Distant Horizons data installation
1
Why do I have to download the files?

Our modpack comes with Distant Horizons, which you can learn more about here. Whilst we cannot include the file in the modpack due to its large size, you can follow the steps below to install it. 

2
Download the data

Follow this link, hover over the zip file inside, and select 'Download'. The file will take a long time to download as it is very large.

3
Prepare the folder for installing

Once it has downloaded, click 'Folder' in Modrinth underneath the ArdaCraft modpack. In this folder there is a chance there will be a folder labelled "Distant_Horizons_server_data". If there is indeed a folder with that name, delete it.

Method 2
Using ATLauncher
1
Preparing ATLauncher

You will need to have bought Minecraft Java for PC first.

Then download and install ATLauncher

2
Log in via ATLauncher

Click 'Accounts' on the right-hand side and 'Login with Microsoft'. This will open a browser tab where you authorise AT Launcher and log in to your Microsoft account.

3
Installing our modpack

Click 'Packs' on the right-hand side, 'Modrinth' on the left-hand side, and search for 'ArdaCraft'. Click 'New Instance' then 'Install' in the pop-up. Wait for it to download and install.

4
Increase RAM

Click 'Instances' on the right-hand side. ArdaCraft should now be available. Click 'Settings' and then 'Java/Minecraft'. Set the 'Maximum Memory/Ram' setting to 8,192MB.

Optional
Optional
Distant Horizons data installation
1
Why do I have to download the files?

Our modpack comes with Distant Horizons, which you can learn more about here. Whilst we cannot include the file in the modpack due to its large size, you can follow the steps below to install it. 

2
Download the data

Follow this link, hover over the zip file inside, and select 'Download'. The file will take a long time to download as it is very large.

3
Prepare the folder for installing

Once it has downloaded, click 'Open Folder' in ATLauncher underneath the ArdaCraft modpack. In this folder there is a chance there will be a folder labelled "Distant_Horizons_server_data". If there is indeed a folder with that name, delete it.

4
Install the data

Once the data from step 3 has downloaded, click 'Open Folder' in ATLauncher once again. Move the downloaded ZIP file into this folder, right click, and extract it. You should now see a folder labelled "Distant_Horizons_server_data" again. The ZIP file can now be deleted.