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Can you say no to a mesmerizing multilateral world of agriculture, mining, and digital zombies in Minecraft game? Who could? But how to dive into this world? Follow this step-by-step guide on how to install Minecraft mods to elevate your experience.
What Are Minecraft Mods?
Mods are the modifications made by users to make the gameplay exciting and more interesting. Mods are software-based and can add a lot to your game. Minecraft mods offer tons of features, you can change the rule of the time and space continuum or can change the enemies into powerful zombies. You can also transform your whole gameplay by introducing a combination of mods.
Thousands of these customizing mods can keep you entertained and invested in the game, but this also comes at a price. Each of these mods has to be downloaded and installed on both the server and client side for them to be functional.
Requirements For Installing Minecraft Modes
Before diving into the full tutorial to install Minecraft mods, make sure that you have the Minecraft server’s Java Edition and the JDK (Java Development Kit) installed. Other than these, there are some more requirements to be fulfilled in order to install Mods.
- Installing the mods will result in a significant increase in the server’s RAM usage. So, make sure you have strong hardware.
- You should backup your files before installing mods so that you have a backup in case something goes wrong.
- Stop the server if you are installing any new mod. Although the mod may install successfully, it will only give the best results once the server is restarted.
- Make sure you are installing the mods one by one, as this will ensure that all of them are functioning correctly.
How To Install Minecraft Mods?
To be able to use mods in Minecraft, first you need to install a Mod Loader(There are two of them, Forge and Fabric; we are installing Forge here).Then, download the mods you want, and after that, add your mods to the mod folder and check their installation status.
So, let’s hover over to the step-by-step guide.
Install Minecraft Forge
As mentioned above, there are two mod loaders, but the most popular one is Minecraft Forge. It is a third-party program that works with the Java Edition and lets you install Minecraft mods, along with deleting, and managing them.
The following steps are to install Minecraft Forge on Windows, but the installation will be similar for macOS and Linux as well.
- Go to the official site of Minecraft Forge website and download the recommended version of Forge.
- While installing, make sure that the number in the left sidebar and Minecraft’s version numbers are corresponding.
- After downloading, open the Minecraft Forge installer and click Install client and OK.
- This client version allows the players to join the Minecraft Forge server. Make sure that the default Minecraft launcher is working and installed to avoid any error messages.
- Launch your Minecraft client, then select the up arrow located next to Play, profiles menu will open.
- Now, select the Forge named profile, then click Play.
- Let the game load fully, and then exit the game.
Now, you are ready to install Minecraft Mods available on Forge.
Download The Minecraft Mods You Want
Now, we are finally including the steps to install Minecraft mods. Many sites offer Minecraft mods for free. The most popular ones are curseforge.com and minecraftmods.com. You can use either one of them as both are reliable. You can also use Google if you are unable to find the mod you want.
- Go to the website and search for the Mod you want to download. Once everything’s set, check out and Download your Mod.
- Some mods also come in .zip archive files. In this case you will have to first extract the file out before installing.
Here are somethings that you should know when installing Minecraft mods.
- Always make sure that the Mod that you are downloading is safe and bug-free so that it doesn’t harm your device and data.
- It is very important to make sure that the mod you are downloading is compatible with the Minecraft version that you have.
- You should always choose the recommended mods or the mods with higher downloads, as they are more reliable.
Add Your Mod To The Mod Folder
Now, you have to add all your installed mods to a mod folder. The steps may differ a bit based on the OS you are using, but the overall process is similar.
- Firstly, you have to locate your Minecraft mods folder and open it. Its location can differ based on your operating system.
- Incase the folder is not present, create a new folder and name its mods.
- Copy and paste your downloaded mods to the mods folder one by one. Repeat the same process for your Minecraft server installation directory.
Locating Mods Folder On Windows
The Minecraft client’s mods folder is usually located in the .minecraft folder. It can be located in this setting: Users > Windows-Name > Appdata > Roaming > .minecraft.
You can also alternatively press Control + R, then type %appdata%, and press Enter. After finding the .minecraft folder, open the mods folder and paste your mod files one by one.
Locating Mods Folder on macOS
Minecraft client mod folder on macOS is in this directory ~Library > Application Support > Minecraft.
It can be easily accessed by pressing the shortcut key Command + Shift + G, which opens the Finder file manager. After this, enter ~Library > Application Support > Minecraft.
Locating Mods Folder on Linux
If you have a Linux-based operating system, then open Terminal and run this command:
| xdg-open ~/minecraft |
Check Installation Status
Once you have install Minecraft mods and located them, it’s important to check if the mods are working correctly. It can be done by running Minecraft Forge.
- Go to the Minecraft launcher, choose Forge from the dropdown menu located at the bottom left corner, and click Play.
- Once on Minecraft’s main menu, select the Mods button.
- Now, you will see all your installed mods on the left.
- If you want to check the mods on the server, choose Multiplayer and put your Server Address.
- Once connected, it can be confirmed if the mods are active and working fine.
Install Minecraft Mods With Mod Launcher
Another way to install mods for Minecraft is to use Mod launchers. Launchers allows the users to download the mudpacks in just a few clicks. These offer a wide variety of custom modes handpicked by the Minecraft community members. This helps the players to use mods in the game without installing the mods manually. There are many mod launchers available, but the best ones include CurseForge, Feed the Beast (FTB), and Technic. You need to install them and use your preferable mods.
FAQs
Q: Can you install Minecraft mods for free?
A majority of Minecraft modes are free to install and use, but there can be some exceptions.
Q: Is it safe to download Minecraft mods?
Modes are usually safe to download, and if they don’t work according to you, you can delete them. But you should backup, in case of any abnormality.
Q: Is the Curseforge app safe?
The Curseforge app is extremely safe and is the best way to install modpacks.
Q: Can you join a modded server without a mod?
Yes, you can only if you are using mods that don’t modify the lobby. But it cannot if you are running mods that modify the lobby.
Q: What to do if Minecraft mods are not working?
If your mods are not working, you can try some troubleshooting steps like making sure you have the correct versions, mods are installed in the correct directory, making sure that you have selected the correct profile, and that the mods are installed on both the server and client side.
Conclusion
In this guide, we have provided you with all the steps for installing Minecraft mods, and we hope that you have leveled up your gaming experience after knowing how to install Minecraft mods.
