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Minecraft is an amazing game that offers a lot of possibilities for players. Mods are one of those possibilities, and with them you can change the game completely! The thing is, mods need to be installed in a specific folder in order to work – and that folder can be hard to find. In this article, we will show you where to find the mods folder, how to download mods and how to install them. Let’s get started!
How to find the mods folder
First, you will need to go to the Minecraft folder.
If you have installed Minecraft Java version, you just need to hold the Windows key on your keyboard and press R. Then type C:\Users\John\AppData\Roaming.minecraft (change “John” with your Windows username).
Or, if you prefer:
- click on the Windows icon (usually bottom left corner)
- type: %appdata% and press ENTER
- go to the .minecraft folder
If you have the Windows 10 edition instead, you can check here how to arrive there.
If you play Minecraft from a Mac you will need to open the folder through Spotlight:
- Open Finder and press SHIFT + ⌘+ G
- Type ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft and press ENTER.
Once you are in the Minecraft folder (whichever version of Minecraft you have installed) you could see the mods folder.
If there is no mods folder there, you can simply create it. Be sure to name it mods.
Where to download mods
Mods are a great way to make your game more interesting and enjoyable. There’s not one place you can go though, as many people create new ones everyday! The most popular ones might be:
PlanetMinecraft
Minecraft forum
Minecraft Mods
Curse Forge
How to install mods
The way to install a mod can vary, but nowadays most mods are require you to have Minecraft Forge installed. To install Minecraft Forge, you can download the installer here. Then run it and let it do its job.
Once you have Forge installed, if you want to install a Minecraft mod you usually have to download the mod and copy and paste it (or drag it) in the mods folder that you created or found in the Minecraft folder. Be sure to not have Minecraft running whil you do this.
Now, the next time you play Minecraft, you need to select “Forge” from the Minecraft launcher, instead of “Latest release” or whatever version you normally play. This way you will be playing Minecraft modified by the mods that you have installed.
Again, the way you are supposed to install a mod can vary, but 90% of the times this is what you need to do (if not, it will be clearly stated by the creators of the mod).
Mods can be found in the Minecraft folder. If it’s not there, just create one and then copy/paste any mods you want into that modded directory! In order to use them though we’ll need Forge installed which is also necessary if running a lot of custom content anyways – so don’t worry about installing too much junk with this tool because everything helps right? Take care guys & see ya later 🙂
