Just because of its sandbox nature , visual style, and game structure based on building and freedom, Minecraft is an ideal game for making mods . Plus, it has one of the largest communities in the history of video games, so it’s easy to find many players involved in this field. But… is it really easy to install and run mods if you don’t have much knowledge? Today I’ll tell you how to do it in the easiest way possible, using Forge. And yes, it’s totally legal.
How to use mods in Minecraft
As I mentioned, using Forge to install mods in Minecraft is completely legal. However, you should keep in mind that not all of the game’s servers allow its use. Therefore, it is vitally important to check the rules of each server before using mods on it. Also, mods only work on the Java version of Minecraft, with the Bedrock version being completely excluded from them. Finally, keep in mind that we can only run them through software such as the application I will talk about below.
Download and install Forge on PC
It is possible to use mods on the mobile version, but it requires different software and different steps, so we’ll leave that for another article. After all, PC is the easiest platform for this type of modification. In any case, the next step to be able to run mods on Minecraft will be to download and install Forge on your computer.
To do this, we will go to the official Forge website. Once inside, we will make sure to download the version that matches our version of Minecraft Java. Although, by pure logic, it will always be best to get the most updated version from the page, which should already match the latest version of the game.
Once you’ve downloaded Forge, it installs like any other client , so it’s a very simple step. Once you’ve installed it, the last step will be to use the Forge profile when you play Minecraft. And if you’ve done it right, the Mods menu will appear on the main screen and you’ll be able to run any of the mods you have installed when you start a game. And don’t worry, I’ll explain how to download and install those mods below.
Where to find free mods for Minecraft
The next step, once we have the software available, is to have some mod installed to test if everything works correctly. In that sense, I recommend using very popular sites like MinecraftMods or CurseForge . Although it is not only a question of popularity or quality in the mods, but also of security .
Before choosing a mod, you should also check the mod’s description to see if it is compatible with the latest version of the game. If it doesn’t match, you won’t be able to use it. Once you’ve chosen a mod that you like and that is compatible, the next step is to download it. And unzip it if it comes in .zip format.
Once we have the unzipped file, we just have to copy it to the game’s mods folder . To do this, we will open the Minecraft installation folder. If you can’t find it, keep in mind that its location may vary depending on the OS. In any case, it will be very easy to find it by searching for the .minecraft folder .
What to do if mods don’t work?
If after following the steps the mods still don’t work, there are a few things you can take into account and check. We leave you with a final list of tips :
- Check that Forge has been installed correctly if the mods option does not appear in the in-game menu.
- Make sure you have Forge selected as your profile in the Minecraft launcher
- Check that there are no duplicate mods in the game folder
- Make sure that the mods you download come from a reliable source
- Look at the mod description twice. It may require an add-on that needs to be downloaded and installed separately.