# CurseForge

CurseForge is a large mod repository and launcher used by most Minecraft modpacks.

# Prerequisities

# Installation

# Windows

Standalone Standard (Overwolf)

  • Launch CurseForge. If you have Minecraft preinstalled, it should automatically detect your installation

You can manually create the Minecraft folder under Settings > Game Specific > Add > Minecraft > Minecraft (Java Edition).

By default, CurseForge creates a folder under your system drive (C:\), replacing <your_name> with the name of your user folder. If you wish to change this location, Select Advanced.

C:\Users\<your_name>\curseforge\minecraft

Installing CurseForge
Installing CurseForge

# Usage

# Modpacks

Modpacks can be installed by browsing the CurseForge website or using the CurseForge app.

  • Launch the CurseForge website for Minecraft modpacks
  • Install modpacks using the Install button. It should automatically launch in CurseForge and begin installation

Downloading mods Using the website
Downloading mods Using the website

  • Alternatively, you can specify a specific or older version of a modpack by clicking on the modpack's details > Files

Searching for a specific version
Searching for a specific version

  • In the left sidebar, select Minecraft > Browse Modpacks. Modpacks can be installed using the Install button

Downloading mods using the app
Downloading mods using the app

  • Alternatively, you can specify a specific or older version of a modpack by clicking on the modpack's details > Versions

Searching for a specific version
Searching for a specific version

  • To uninstall a modpack, open the CurseForge app and head to the left sidebar. Select Minecraft > My Modpacks. Click on the modpack > 3 Dots > Delete Profile

Uninstalling modpacks
Uninstalling modpacks

# Mods

  • Download the mod(s) and save them to an accessible directory
  • Locate your Minecraft installation folder. In the CurseForge app, this can be found under Minecraft > My Modpacks. Find your modpack, then right-click and select Open Folder

Locating the modpack folder
Locating the modpack folder

  • Navigate to mods, then drag or paste in the downloaded mods

Installing extra mods
Installing extra mods

  • Launch the game, or relaunch if it is currently open

# Profiles

By default, CurseForge will automatically create profiles for new modpacks.

  • In the launcher, go to Minecraft > My Modpacks. Hover your mouse over the modpack you want to launch and press Play

Launching modpacks with CurseForge
Launching modpacks with CurseForge