# CurseForge

CurseForge is a large mod/plugin repository and launcher used by popular modpacks.

This page pertains to Minecraft: Java Edition.

# Windows (CurseForge App)

Jump to Downloading Modpacks if you already have CurseForge installed.

# Prerequisities

# Installing

Download CurseForge and run the installer

Standard (Overwolf) Standalone

Launch CurseForge. If you have Minecraft: Java Edition preinstalled, it should automatically detect your installation

You can manually set your Minecraft modding folder under Settings > Game Specific > Add > Minecraft > Minecraft (Java Edition).

By default, CurseForge creates this new folder under your system drive, replacing <your_name> with the name of your user folder. Select Advanced if you wish to change this location.

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

# Downloading 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

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

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

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

# Downloading Extra 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

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

Launch the game, or relaunch if it is currently open

# Adding Profiles

By default, CurseForge will automatically make profiles for your modpacks.

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

SKLauncher can automatically create profiles while allowing you to launch from CurseForge. You only need to set this up once for the launcher to work with any future modpacks.

Download the SKLauncher executable and save it to a directory
Locate the Minecraft mod folder created by CurseForge and navigate to Install

By default, CurseForge creates this new folder under your system drive, replacing <your_name> with the name of your user folder.

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

Make sure you've enabled File name extensions in File Explorer > View > Show/hide:

Delete or rename the existing minecraft.exe file (e.g. renaming to minecraft.exe.bak). Drag the SKLauncher executable into the directory and rename it to minecraft.exe

SKLauncher should now appear instead when you hit Play

# Uninstalling Modpacks

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