For Forge Mods: Mods based on Forge are easy to install once you have the API after that all you have to do is to Drag n drop. Download the latest installer of Minecraft Forge (it comes with.jar extension). Run the installer and click [OK]. Then it will prompt you “Successfully installed Forge client profile” etc.
Are you trying to learn how to add mods to Minecraft? Well, look no further. Today we have made a simple guide as to how to install Minecraft mods with ease. Make no mistake, there are thousands of mods for Minecraft and some can be trickier than the others, but the general order is still pretty simple.
If you are not sure as to which mods to install or you are asking the question “What is a mod?”, you can take a look at our best Minecraft mods article and decide from there.
How to Install A Minecraft Mod
Minecraft has a huge modding community and has thousands of different mods. Some are installed through different applications while some may require manual installation. But a huge majority of the Minecraft mods can be installed via Forge, so today I will show you how to install a mod with Forge.
Step 1: Backup Important Game Files
First of all, make sure you make a copy of the worlds that already exist. Sometimes, different mods can corrupt your worlds, leaving your countless hours meaningless. In order to prevent that, head to the “saves” folder of your Minecraft installation path and copy the subfolder of the world you want to keep. Plus, you may also want to keep a copy of your minecraft.jar and minecraft.stats folders too, since these too keep the information you do not want to be lost.
To find these folders, head to the C:Usersuser nameAppDataRoaming directory. You may have to unhide hidden files and folders in order to see these directories. To do that, go to Control Panel, click on Appearance and then Personalization. You will find Folder Options. In there, check the “Show hidden files and folders.”
For different Operating Systems, these directories are as follows:
For :Windows Vista/XP: C:Documents and Settingsuser nameApplication Data
For Mac OSX: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/
If we are done with that, we can start modding Minecraft. How do you install Minecraft mods?
Step 2: Install Forge
Most Minecraft mods presuppose that you have a mod installer called Forge. In order to download and install Forge, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Forge’s official website.
2. See the “Minecraft version” tab? Not every Minecraft mod is compatible with every version. Some mods run on Minecraft 1.12.2, some run on Minecraft 1.7.10 etc. Learn which version your desired mods are compatible and download the matching Forge version.
3. Once the installer file has been downloaded, install the Forge.
2. See the “Minecraft version” tab? Not every Minecraft mod is compatible with every version. Some mods run on Minecraft 1.12.2, some run on Minecraft 1.7.10 etc. Learn which version your desired mods are compatible and download the matching Forge version.
3. Once the installer file has been downloaded, install the Forge.
Step 3: Launch Minecraft
Forge is a mod too, so you will see that you have a profile called Forge the next time you launch Minecraft after installing it. Log in to that profile and now you should see a new menu option called Mods.
Step 4: Download Mods
Download the Minecraft mod you desire. Our Minecraft Mods article is a good place to start. We have listed a variety of different mods for various Minecraft versions.
Important: Mods are made by the community for free and since Minecraft has a huge player base, some people can use mods to infect your PC. Here are some basic guidelines as to how to download Minecraft mods safely.
- Be sure to only download Minecraft mods from reputable sources such as The Minecraft Forum and minecraftmods.com since other unknown sources can harm your PC with viruses. Some mods can have their own websites such as Optifine and Applied Energistics 2.
- Scan mod files with an anti-virus software before opening them.
- The easiest way to be sure that a mod won’t cause you any problem is to download popular and known mods. You can watch videos of them and see other people’s comments to make sure.
- Back up your minecraft.jar file as we stated above. If everything else fails, at least you can restore your game and start playing again without losing progress.
- Be wary of AdFly ads. Since mods take a lot of time to make but do not make modders directly any money, a lot of mod developers use AdFly. This service shows you an ad for 5 seconds minimum before directing you to the download page and pays the mod creator a small commission. This has no dangerous effects on your PC and a good way to fund creators. What you should be wary of is the ad. Do NOT click on it, they may be linked to dangerous websites or download links. Just wait five seconds, and a button named SKIP AD will appear. Click on that.
Now, on to the installing Minecraft mods.
Step 5: Install the Mods
Copy the file you have just downloaded (It should be either a .jar or .zip file) and paste it into the Mods folder of your Minecraft directory.
Step 6: Launch Minecraft
That is it! Next time you run Minecraft, you will see the mods that you installed on the Mods menu option.
Common Minecraft Modding Problems
Not all Minecraft mods are created equal, so some may cause crashes, corrupt save files or make the game unplayable altogether. If so, check for these before reinstalling everything:
1. Are some of the mods conflicting each other? The download page of your mod can give you that information. If so, you can download Minecraft modpacks that have your desired mods or create one yourself.
2. Some mods need other mods to run. Check the info page of the mod to be sure.
3. Are the mods you installed compatible with your Minecraft version?
4. Is your Forge version the same with the version of your Minecraft?
5. Is the version of your Forge compatible with the mods you are trying to install?
2. Some mods need other mods to run. Check the info page of the mod to be sure.
3. Are the mods you installed compatible with your Minecraft version?
4. Is your Forge version the same with the version of your Minecraft?
5. Is the version of your Forge compatible with the mods you are trying to install?
If you are still facing problems, try to search for your problem specifically on Google. There are millions of Minecraft players in the world and the chances are, some people faced the same issue before.
So that is all you need to know as to how to install Minecraft mods for PC. Just install Forge, download the mod and copy it into your Mods folder. Simple, fast, easy and gives you access to hundreds of different Minecraft mods that shape the game into many different worlds. So what are you waiting for?
In this article, I am going to walk you through step-by-step how to download and install Forge in Minecraft. Getting Forge up and running will allow you to play most mods that Minecraft has to offer. From Optifine to TooManyItems, they all require Forge. Because of this, Forge allows you to truly start customizing Minecraft with any of the mods you would like. Thus, let’s get it right on into. Here is how to download & install Forge in Minecraft!
Step 1) Download Forge
In order to install Forge, you will need to download it. You can find the download link below.
Forge has been around for a while, so there are many different versions for you to choose from starting with Minecraft 1.13.2 all the way through the most recent version of the game. Forge has been the staple of modded Minecraft for a long time. Select which version you want on the right side, I would recommend the most recent version unless you are using older mods. For example, if you are using Minecraft 1.12.2, you’ll want to select the 1.12.2 version of Forge. After selecting your version, click the “Windows Installer” if you are on a Windows computer. If you are on a Mac or Linux computer, you’ll want to click the “Installer” button. For the purposes of this tutorial, we will be using the Windows Installer.
Step 2) Get Through The Ad-Wall
Now, the creators of Forge have to make some money if they want to keep it up and running. Because of this, you must get through an ad-wall in order to download Forge. After clicking the download button, you will be taken to a site that looks like the one above. No matter what the content on the page says, do not click ANYTHING except the red “SKIP” button that will appear after a few seconds in the top right. Once you see and click the red skip button, Forge will begin downloading.
Step 3) Open The Forge Program
Once you’ve downloaded the Forge program, it’s time to open it. Do this by simply double clicking on the icon. Windows Defender or your antivirus of choice may pop-up a warning notice. If this happens, just click “more info”, and then click “run anyway”. Forge has been downloaded by millions of people, and it is 150% safe. You’ve got nothing to worry about.
Another issue you may run into when opening Forge is that you don’t have the correct/most updated version of Java installed. Forge is a Java-based program just like Minecraft, and because of that, it needs you to have the correct version of Java install to work. If you don’t have the correct version, Forge should show you an error and open up the correct page. If it doesn’t, you can download the most recent version of Java here.
Step 4) Install Forge & Let It Download
After you’ve got the Forge program open, it’s time to install it into Minecraft. This is very easy to do. Just make sure “Install Client” is selected at the top, and then click “OK” at the bottom of the program. It will now download and install Forge in Minecraft. For this to work, you must have played the vanilla, non-modded version of the version you are trying to install. For example, if you are installing the 1.13 version of Forge, you will need to have run the 1.13 version of vanilla Minecraft for it to work.
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Step 5) Open Up Minecraft & Select Forge
Once Forge is installed, you need to open up the Minecraft Launcher that we all know and love. From there, you need to click the green arrow to the right of the play button and select “forge”. After you’ve done that, simply click play. Minecraft will now launch with Forge installed. Congratulations! You now know how to download & install Forge in Minecraft, and you are ready to start playing modded Minecraft using Forge.
Step 6) Install Some Mods
Forge is needed for Minecraft mods, but Forge itself doesn’t do much of anything. It just gives you the ability to install mods. It doesn’t, however, come with any mods already installed or anything like that. Because of that, you’ll need to know how to download and install some Forge mods. Lucky for you, we’ve got a tutorial on how to do exactly that. Click here to learn how to download and install Forge mods in Minecraft!
Step 7) Have Fun!!!
After your mods are installed, it’s time to have fun! No matter what mods you’ve decided to try, Minecraft will most likely be completely different for you now, so enjoy it! From minimaps to Lucky Blocks to PVP mods and everything in between, you can now install it all into Minecraft. We hope this tutorial helped you out. If you have any questions, please let me know below. We’re happy to answer any questions you have!
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