How to Install Mods for Minecraft Java Edition (Using the Default Launcher)

1. Check which Minecraft version and mod loader your desired mod requires. *The main types of mod loaders are Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt. Forge is mainly used up to ~1.20.1, while NeoForge/Fabric are primarily used from 1.21.1 onwards. 2. Search for the corresponding mod loader online and download the mod loader installer from its official website. *If the mod loader installer appears as a ".jar file" (an archive), you need to download "Java" first. 3. Close the Minecraft Launcher and run the mod loader installer. If a new installation profile for that mod loader appears in the Minecraft Launcher, it was successful. 4. Now, download the mod you want. Pay attention to the required mod loader and Minecraft version. 5. Access your Minecraft instance folder and place the downloaded mod into the 'mods' folder. *If the folder doesn't exist, create it or run the game once. 6. Launch the game using the installation profile created by the installer. If it runs, you've succeeded!