Install Minecraft mods: the perfect guide
If you want to expand Minecraft by some features, you can install mods in just a few steps. This allows you to improve the graphics or add new functions, for example. We show you how it works.
Minecraft Mods: Update and backup before installation
The mods must always be compatible with the current Minecraft version. Start and update Minecraft every time before installing a mod.
- Press the [Windows] and [R] keys simultaneously so that the Run window opens.
- Enter the command "% appdata%" here and confirm with [Enter]. Find the ".minecraft" folder here.
- Copy the entire folder to another location. If something goes wrong during the installation, you still have the backup if necessary.
Install Minecraft Mods via ModInstaller
Note: It is possible that you cannot install a mod using the ModInstaller. In addition, some mod developers advise against it. Then simply use the following instructions for the manual installation of Minecraft mods.
- Download the Minecraft ModInstaller and install the tool.
- Start the ModInstaller, you will find a collection of popular mods on the left side.
- Select a mod and click the green button to add it.
- If you downloaded a mod yourself, click on the "Import Mods" button in the top right and select the mod.
- Then click on the "Install Mods" button at the bottom right. The mods will then be installed automatically within seconds.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to remove mods from Minecraft.