# How to Uninstall Mods from Your Minecraft Server (/docs/minecraft/uninstall-mods)



Removing mods requires care — deleting a mod that added blocks or items to your world will permanently remove those blocks.

Removing a Mod [#removing-a-mod]

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    Stop your server [#1-stop-your-server]

    Access the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and stop your server.
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    Create a backup [#2-create-a-backup]

    Go to `Backups` and create a backup in case the removal causes issues.
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    Delete the mod JAR [#3-delete-the-mod-jar]

    Go to `Files`, navigate to `/mods/`, and delete the mod's `.jar` file.
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    Delete the mod's config (optional) [#4-delete-the-mods-config-optional]

    Navigate to `/config/` and delete the mod's configuration folder or file.
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    Start your server [#5-start-your-server]

    Start the server and check `Console` for errors.
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What Happens to Modded Content? [#what-happens-to-modded-content]

| Content Type                    | What Happens                         |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Modded blocks (placed in world) | Replaced with air (permanently gone) |
| Modded items (in inventories)   | Removed from inventories             |
| Modded dimensions               | Becomes inaccessible                 |
| Modded enchantments             | Stripped from items                  |
| Config files                    | Remain unless manually deleted       |

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Removing a mod that adds blocks or items to the world **permanently deletes** that content. Always backup first.

> 📝 **Note:** If other mods depend on the one you're removing, the server may crash. Check for dependency errors in `Console`.

> 💡 **Tip:** If players get "Mismatched mod channel list" errors after you remove a mod, they need to remove the same mod from their client.

See also: [Installing Mods](/docs/minecraft/mod-setup) | [Fix Mismatched Mod Channel](/docs/minecraft/fix-mismatched-mod-channel)

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