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# Joining the server

Install the modpack and join cobblemon-au.com.

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<p align="center">Cobblemon AU needs its own modpack. It's free on Modrinth and comes with the server already in your multiplayer list.</p>
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***

## 🎬 Watch the video guide

Prefer to watch? This video walks you through how to play. You can also find it in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/G48XBcSNk4).

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How to play on Cobblemon AU
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***

## 📦 Install the modpack

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### Get the Modrinth App

Download and install the [Modrinth App](https://modrinth.com/app). It handles the modpack, Java and updates for you.
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### Install Cobblemon AU

Open the [Cobblemon AU modpack page](https://modrinth.com/modpack/cobblemon-au) and click **Install**. The pack runs on Minecraft 1.21.1 with Fabric, and the app sets all of that up.
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### Launch and join

Press **Play**. Go to **Multiplayer** and you'll see **Cobblemon AU** already in your server list. If it's missing, click **Add Server** and enter:

`cobblemon-au.com`
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### Accept the server resource pack

When you join you'll be asked to download the server resource pack. Click **Yes**. It's required, and it adds our custom Pokémon skins, Radiant textures and rank badges.
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✅ That's it. You'll land in the Hub lobby. Head to [Your first steps](/cobblemon-au-docs/getting-started/first-steps.md) next.
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***

## 🔄 Updating the modpack

When we release an update, your game has to match the server or you won't be able to join. Close the game completely first, then:

1. Open the Modrinth App.
2. Click into the **Cobblemon AU** page.
3. Go to the **Content** tab.
4. Click **Switch version** (next to the ⇄ arrows icon).
5. Select the version marked **Current**.
6. Click **Update** in the bottom-right corner.
7. Wait for it to finish, then launch the game as normal.

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**NOTE:** If your modpack keeps giving an error when you try to update:

1. Click the **Settings** button (the gear icon) at the bottom left of the Modrinth App.
2. Click **Resource Management**.
3. In the **App cache** section, click **Purge cache**.
4. Once the cache is purged, follow the steps above again to update your modpack.
   {% endhint %}

***

## 🛠️ Can't connect?

| Problem                                | Try this                                                                      |
| -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Mod mismatch" or "Incompatible" error | Your modpack is out of date. Update it using the steps above.                 |
| Stuck downloading the resource pack    | Leave and rejoin. If it keeps happening, restart the game.                    |
| Server shows as offline                | We restart every day at **2am and 2pm AEST**. Give it a minute and try again. |
| Something else                         | Ask in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/G48XBcSNk4).                          |


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