# 🧩 Installing the Mod

Joining EquestriCraft requires the correct client setup. Players must use the supported mod and loader versions to connect successfully.

#### Required Files

Players need the following:

\- The latest version of the EquestriCraft mod  
\- GeckoLib 5  
\- NeoForge 26.1.2-78

#### Launch Requirements

The game must be launched through a NeoForge installation that matches the server version requirements. A standard vanilla instance or an incorrectly configured installation will not connect.

#####  Common Connection Issue

One of the most common errors occurs when the client and server mod connection data do not match. This usually means:

\- NeoForge was not installed correctly  
\- The player is not launching through NeoForge  
\- The installed mod version is outdated  
\- GeckoLib is not installed

##### GeckoLib Requirement

If EquestriCraft fails to load correctly, the most likely cause is a missing or incompatible GeckoLib installation. GeckoLib 5 is required for proper loading.