From f6c45b06b13f33f0ee193220911139846fbdbecb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Starystars67 Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2026 19:09:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Document mod protection for paid/private mods Added section on protecting mods from download for paid/private mods. --- docs/en/server/create-a-server.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md b/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md index 82229253..9296f51b 100644 --- a/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md +++ b/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md @@ -247,6 +247,13 @@ Now, when someone joins your server, it should download the map automatically an That's it! Your modded map should now be available to join! +#### 5.4 Protecting mods from download (Paid/Private Mods) + +You can now protect mods! This will allow you to host a server with protected or restricted content without actually redistributing the content. +This is ideal for if you have what is frequently refered to as "Paid Mods" or you are a mod creator and wish to have a limited access to your latest work. +Just run `protectmod ` in the server console to protect a mod. Users that join a server with protected mods will have to obtain the file themselves from another source such as direct from the creator or via platforms like Patreon. Once obtained they need to put it in their launcher's resources folder. +The launcher will inform the user about this if the file is missing. + ### **6. How to join your server** How you and other players can join your server.