How to install a mod on Minecraft? [Tutorial]

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Want to add more features to the Minecraft game? Then opt for mods!

The mods (modifications) on Minecraft are game changes and are mainly used to add special creatures, new commands, etc. to optimize your experience on Minecraft!

In this guide, we'll show you the easiest ways to install a mod on Minecraftof which :

  1. Install a Minecraft mod locally,
  2. Install a Minecraft mod on a server.

Installing a Minecraft mod with CurseForge

Étape 1 : Obtenir l’application CurseForge

La méthode la plus facile d’obtenir un mod Minecraft consiste à installer cette application au préalable. Effectivement, assurez-vous d’avoir le jeu sur votre appareil (bien sûr :)).

This application allows you to manage and of load mods for various games, such as Minecraft.

To do this :

  • Go to CurseForge official website,
  • Once you have landed on the page, click on Get CurseForge App situé en haut à droite de l’écran,
Click on GetCurseForge App on the CurseForge website.
Click on GetCurseForge App on the website. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • Then press Download Standalone pour l’obtenir sur votre appareil,
Click on Download Standalone on the CurseForge website.
Click on Download Standalone on the website . ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • Une fois l’application installée sur votre PC, cliquez dessus pour l’ouvrir,
  • Localisez maintenant l’onglet sous forme de petite maison qui se trouve en haut à gauche de l’écran puis cliquez également dessus,
  • Now, in Choose a Gamepress the set Minecraft,
Click on Minecraft in Choose a Game
Game selection in Choose a Game. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr

Step 2: Install your mod on CurseForge

Maintenant que vous avez sélectionné Minecraft, l’écran affichera 3 different tabs:

  • My Modpacks (mods found directly on the site)
  • Browse
  • Servers

Important note : It is crucial to check the accounting between mod and Modoader. In fact, there are several ModLoaders and several versions of each ModLoader. Here are the main ModLoaders on this site:

  • Forge
  • Fabric
  • Quilt
  • NeoForge
  • Vanilla

Cependant, pas d’inquiétudes, en suivant les différentes instructions ci-dessous, vous n’aurez normalement pas de problème de compatibilité.
Now for install a mod on CurseForgeHere's how to do it (remaining the same on Windows and macOS):

  • Visit their website to select the mod you want: Click here
  • Search for the desired mod in the search bar.

In our example, we'll choose Item Despawn Timer. Il vous permet d’afficher le minuteur au dessus des objets qui apparaissent dans le jeu. Désormais, avec ce mod, vous pouvez prevent objects from disappearing car vous aurez une idée précise du temps qu’il vous reste pour les récupérer.

Search for a CurseForge mod in the search bar
Search for a mod in the search bar. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • Installez-le sur ce même site en cliquant sur le bouton “Install“,

    Install a mod on CurseForge.
    Install Item Despawn Timer. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • Une nouvelle fenêtre s’ouvrira, il suffit de cliquer sur Open CurseForge.

    Press the Open CurseForge button on the website
    Press the Open CurseForge button on the site to install a mod. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr

If you want create a mod on Minecraft and not opt for the existing ones, be sure to take a look at our article!

Step 3: Installing a ModLoader on CurseForge

  • Après avoir cliqué sur le bouton “Ouvrir CurseForge”, une nouvelle fenêtre s’ouvrira, pour soit sélectionner déjà un ModLoader or create one. Note that the technique is valid on Windows and macOS as well:
Two options for installing a mod
Two options for installing a mod: Creation or Profile selection. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr

How do I know which button to click?

  • Si aucun modpack n’est compatible, il faudra donc en créer un. Pour cela, il faudra cliquer sur “Create a new profile” et l’application vous proposera directement le ModLoader compatible avec la bonne version. Je vous conseille de le nommer par le nom du ModLoader et de sa version.
Profile creation if mod-compatible Modlloader not installed
Création de profil si le ModLoader compatible au mod n’est pas installé. ©️Princia pour Alucare.fr
  • Sinon, vous pouvez cliquer sur “Select a profile” et l’application vous proposera le ModLoader compatible avec la version du mod à installer :
Profile selection if the correct Modloader is already installed
Profile selection if the correct ModLoader is already installed. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • L’installation du ModLoader commencera par la suite dans l’application :
  • Once this is complete, you can click directly on it then press the Play en haut à droite de l’écran.
Click on the mod installed from My Modpacks then on Play
Click on the installed mod from My Modpacks, then on Play. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • Minecraft will then relaunch itself with the MoLoader downloaded and the mod installed.
  • Once in the game, click on the To play in green,
  • L'installation de ce dernier commencera et vous verrez quelque chose qui ressemble à celle-ci affichée à l’écran :
Mod installation on Minecraft in progress
L’installation du mod Item Despawn Timer en cours. ©️Princia pour Alucare.fr
  • In the launcher, check in the drop-down menu that you have the right version to launch your mod in the launcher.
The right version on launcher Minecraft
The correct version available on launcher Minecraft. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr

Congratulations! You've managed to get a mod on Minecraft efficiently! For our example (Item Despawn Timer)Here's an overview of some of its features:

The Item Despawn Timer mod and its main features: the time remaining for items before they disappear.
The Item Despawn Timer mod and its main features: the time remaining for items before they disappear. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr

How do you install a mod on your Minecraft server?

You're wondering how install a mod on your Minecraft server ? This part is just for you!

En tout cas, si vous n’avez pas encore de serveur Minecraft, plusieurs offres d’hébergement can be found on the Internet, but among the best is the Hosterfy server !

Step 1: Choosing a server

If you want integrate mods on your server et vous assurer que vos mods fonctionneront correctement, il est crucial de s’assurer que votre serveur soit compatible with Forge or Fabricthe two most popular ModLoaders for Minecraft.

When choosing Hosterfy, if you want to check that your mods are compatible with Forge or Fabric, here's what you need to do:

  • Go to your Hosterfy control panel,
  • Then go to ConfigurationChange versionForge and choose the right version.
Mod compatibility with Forge
Check mod compatibility with Forge on Hosterfy. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr

Step 2: Download mods

To do this, you can always follow the instructions mentioned above, which consist of download a mod on Minecraft with CurseForge.

Then, once the mod has been downloaded, if you wish to access your CurseForge Mods folder on your device, proceed as follows:

  • Check your My Modpacksthen on the ModLoader (which here is Forge),
  • Click on the three small buttons next to the Play button and press Open Folder (open folder),
Click on the three buttons, then Open Folder
Click on the three buttons, then Open Folder. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • Vous serez renvoyé vers ce dossier où il faut cliquer sur “Mods”,
The Mods folder on a device
Mods folder found on a device. ©️Princia for Alucare.fr
  • You will find the .jar file obtained on your device.
Installed mod Minecraft found on device
Le mod installé retrouvé sur l’appareil (ici Unwrecked Ships). ©️Princia pour Alucare.fr

Step 3: Transfer mods to your Minecraft server

To can transfer downloaded mods on your server, proceed as follows:

  1. Connect to your server with FTP or SFTP,
  2. Recherchez le dossier “mods” sur le serveur puis ouvrez-le,
  3. Drag and drop vos mods dans ce fichier “mods”,
  4. Finally, restart your server via l’interface de gestion Hosterfy pour pouvoir jouer à Minecraft avec les mods installés et le tour est joué !

Note This technique works on both Windows and macOS!

Les problèmes courants lors de l’installation d’un mod sur Minecraft

In this section, we have compiled a list of the most common problems liés à l’installation d’un mod on Minecraft and the appropriate solutions:

🚨Common problems 💡 Solution
A start-up crash One of the mods files has a problem. Check that the dependency mods are installed and all mods and Forge run the same version of the game.
Erreur de rejet de mod pendant l’intégration à un serveur : Si le serveur exécute des mods non installés sur le launcher Minecraft ou l’inverse. Check that all mods on the server are also installed on the game.
Un message d’erreur comme : “Ce serveur a des mods qui nécessitent l’installation de FML/Forge sur le client” : Lorsque vous tentez de vous connecter à un serveur à partir d’une version vanille. Assurez-vous de ne lancer qu’à partir d’une installation Forge.
Incompatible mods : When two or more mods try to modify the same aspect of the game; To delete l’un des mods en conflit ou trouver une version compatible.
Incorrect installation of the mod : Si ce dernier n’est pas installé correctement ou que les instructions appropriées ne sont respectées. Respect instructions for installing a mod.

With our guide, say hello to the new items, resource packs, blocks and to customized interfaces with downloaded Minecraft mods!

If you have any questions or difficulties, the comment area is available!

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Minecraft

Released on : November 18, 2011

Developed by : Markus Persson, Mojang Studios

Edited by : Mojang Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios

Available on : PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox

Genres : Multiplayer