zip file with WinRar or 7Zip, and drag and drop the files into the minecraft.jar file, like you did above.
For Mods like the Minimap Mod:Īll you need to do is to open the. For these, follow the instructions on the developers forum post or website to add files to other folders.
The installation of most mods is very similar to the one above, but some, like the planes mod, require you to not only download and install other mods, but also add files to the resources folder.But for mods like the Minimap mod, the steps are the same as that for installing ModLoader.įor these types of mods, most of the installation will be simply dragging files to the minecraft.jar file (as in Step 1), but also require you to add files to the Resource folder.Once you choose and download a mod, you need to install it.So find one you like, and save it to your desktop or wherever else you want. Before you can install a mod, you need a mod.
If all goes well, you should now have ModLoader installed.Next, select all the files in the ModLoader.zip file, and drag them onto the minecraft.jar file.Open that the same way you did with the minecraft.jar file, with WinRar or 7Zip.Minimize that window, and look for the ModLoader zip file you just dowloaded.Once that opens, look for, and delete the META-INF folder.Choose WinRar or 7Zip, whichever you have.After that, right click on the minecraft jar file, and select "Open with".Now, type in %appdata% on the Start Search, and open the Roaming folder.Instead, save it to your desktop, or anywhere you want. On the ModLoader forum, scroll down a bit and find the ModLoader download.Before you proceed, close Minecraft (the game) if it is running.Not all mods require ModLoader, but it is best to have it installed. ModLoader stops mods from conflicting with the game. Before installing an actual mod, you need the current version of ModLoader.Installing these mods may seem difficult, but with a little practice, it becomes extremely easy. No mod is worth wreaking havoc on your CPU because some clown wants to mine Bitcoin.Minecraft is a great game as it is, but there are many mods out there that make it even more fun to play. Do they have loads of followers who will vouch for them? Would a virus ruin their Minecraft career?Īlways think before you hit download. It’s also worth checking to see how well known the creator is. The best way to check if something is safe is by reading the comments or checking out videos on YouTube uploaded from someone who isn’t the mod creator. Although there are several trusted sites out there, all it takes is one bad egg to upload a mod with some sort of virus attached. Be very, very careful who you get your Minecraft mods from. OK, this isn’t a step as much as it is a general warning.
That’s it! Now you’re free to load up your Minecraft Forge version, click on mods, and check to see whether they’re active. We’ll get into the safety of that in a second, but for now, just grab what you need and what you believe is safe.ĭownload the mods for your chosen versions of Minecraft and once they’re downloaded, move the files into the mods folder. Now you’re going to want to venture forth to the internet and download the mod or mods you’re after. Installing Minecraft modsĬlose Minecraft while leaving your mods folder open. You can access this through Windows Explorer, but our way is much, much easier. Next, look for where it says ‘open mods folder’. Once you hit the main title screen, the one where you create a new world or play around with options, there should be an option marked ‘mods’. Then it’s just a case of heading back to the main screen with ‘play’ on, and to the left is another dropdown box where you can select the Forge version you want to play. Next click on ‘new’ and there should be a drop down box, which once clicked, shows not only all the previous different iterations of Minecraft, but also your Forge versions you’ve downloaded.Ĭlick on the Forge you want and save it, then the launcher will download the corresponding version. To do this, open the Minecraft launcher and click on ‘installations’. If, say, your chosen mod is for version 1.12, you’ll need to manually add it to Minecraft after downloading and installing it. Just click on the Java file once it’s downloaded and install it. If you’re on Chrome, it may say Forge is a virus. If the mod you’ve got is for version 1.15.2, then download Forge version 1.15.2.