: Open the app, select Minecraft, and click "Create Custom Profile." Choose your Minecraft version and a mod loader (Forge, Fabric, or NeoForge).

: Get the CurseForge app or Modrinth app from their official sites.

Specialized launchers like or Modrinth handle mod loaders and dependencies automatically.

: Click "Play" within the app to launch the game with all mods pre-configured. Method 2: Manual Installation (Standard)

Installing mods for Minecraft Java Edition can be done in two main ways: using specialized launchers for a simplified experience or manual installation for full control.

: Inside your profile, click "Add Content." Browse and click "Install" on mods you want; the app will automatically download any required secondary "dependency" mods.

This method involves setting up a mod loader yourself and manually placing files in the game's folders. How to Download Minecraft Mods from Modrinth