Install Java 17 or newer
Install Minecraft Java Edition
Download the correct Fabric installer for your Minecraft version
Run the Fabric installer and create a server profile
Download the Cobblemon mod files for the same Minecraft version
Download Fabric API if required by the Cobblemon version
Open the server folder created by the Fabric installer
Place the Cobblemon mod jar files into the `mods` folder
Place any required dependency mod jars into the `mods` folder
Accept the Minecraft EULA by editing `eula.txt` and setting `eula=true`
Edit `server.properties` if you want to change server settings
Start the server using the Fabric server launch file or command
Wait for the server to finish generating files and chunks
Confirm the server is running without errors
Launch Minecraft with the same Fabric version and matching mods
Add `localhost` as the multiplayer server address
Join the server from the same computer
Use your computer’s local IP address for other devices on the same network
Open the server port on your firewall if needed
Keep the server and client mod versions exactly matched
Back up the world folder regularly