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Before you start

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Choose the Correct Version

Make sure that the mods you are installing match the version of Minecraft you’re playing. For example, Mods for 1.16 won’t work with 1.21.

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Installing Mods with Fabric

1

Download Minecraft

Make sure you have Minecraft Java Edition installed.
2

Download Fabric

  • Visit the Fabric website and download the installer.
  • Run the installer, choose the Minecraft version you want to use, and click “Install.”
3

Installing Fabric API

Most mods that are made with Fabric needs Fabric API to work.
  • Download Fabric API and choose the one that matches the version you chose earlier.
  • Place the downloaded .jar file into your mods folder:
    • For Windows: Press Win + R, type %appdata%/.minecraft, and navigate to the mods folder. If it doesn’t exist, create one.
    • For Mac: Open Finder, press Command + Shift + G, and enter ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft, then find or create the mods folder.
4

Download and Install Mods

  • Visit CurseForge or go to the mods section or another mod website.
  • Download mods that are compatible with Fabric and your Minecraft version.
  • Place the mod .jar files in the same mods folder as the Fabric API.
5

Launch Minecraft

  • Open the Minecraft launcher.
  • In the Version dropdown, select the Fabric Loader version.
  • Click Play. Your mods should now be active!

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Installing Mods With Forge

1

Download Minecraft

Make sure you have Minecraft Java Edition installed.
2

Download Forge

  • Visit the Forge website and download the installer.
  • Run the installer, choose the Minecraft version you want to use, and click “Install.”
3

Downloading Mods For Forge

  • Visit CurseForge or go to the mods section or another mod website.
  • Place the downloaded .jar file into your mods folder:
    • For Windows: Press Win + R, type %appdata%/.minecraft, and navigate to the mods folder. If it doesn’t exist, create one.
    • For Mac: Open Finder, press Command + Shift + G, and enter ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft, then find or create the mods folder.
4

Launch Minecraft

  • Open the Minecraft launcher.
  • In the Version dropdown, select the Fabric Loader version.
  • Click Play. Your mods should now be active!