Direct answer
For NeoForge, download the installer matching your Minecraft release and use its generated server launcher files rather than improvising a generic JAR command.
Recommended procedure
- Install the correct Java release, then download NeoForge from its official site.
- Run the NeoForge installer in a dedicated server directory and select the server installation workflow.
- Use the generated launch scripts and argument files; check the installer output for release-specific steps.
- Accept the EULA, boot once, and add only mods compatible with that NeoForge/Minecraft combination.
Why this matters
Forge and NeoForge share history but use different releases and mod compatibility requirements. A mod advertised only for Forge must not be assumed to work on NeoForge.
How to verify the result
Confirm the NeoForge loader version in startup logs and join with a matching modpack profile; test any cross-loader migration in staging.
Version and compatibility notes
Do not overwrite an existing Forge installation or production mods/ folder without a rollback-ready backup.
Official references
These sources were checked for the current MSH revision. Version-sensitive details should always be confirmed against the project documentation for the release you run.
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