This wikiHow teaches you how to download and install Minecraft mods on a Mac. Mods are unofficial add-ons and modifications that are usually made by other players. All mods designed for Minecraft: Java Edition can be used in Minecraft on Mac computers. To download Minecraft mods, you will first need to download and install the Minecraft Forge API program.
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Part 1 of 3: Installing Minecraft Forge
Step 1. Visit https://files.minecraftforge.net via a web browser
This webpage is a Minecraft Forge page. This program makes it easy for you to install Minecraft mods.
Step 2. Click Install under "Recommended"
This box is on the right side of the page. It will download a ".jar" file to install the Minecraft Forge program on your PC or Mac.
Step 3. Open Finder
The icon looks like a smiling face in blue and white. You can see it in the Dock at the bottom of the screen.
Step 4. Click Downloads
It's in the left sidebar. By default, this folder contains files that you download from the internet.
If you saved the Forge installation file to a different directory, use the Finder to access that directory
Step 5. Double-click the Forge installation file
This file has the name " forge-1.12.2-14.23.5.2768-installer " or something, depending on the version you downloaded.
If you receive a warning indicating that the file cannot be installed because it is from an unknown developer, click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and select “ System Preferences " Click the icon " System & Security " and select " Open Anyway ” on the "General" tab. Enter the user password. After that, reopen the installation file.
Step 6. Select "Install Client" and click Next
Make sure the radio button next to “Install Client” is selected and click “ Next Minecraft Forge will be installed on your computer. Once the installation is complete, you will see a message indicating that the program has been installed successfully.
Part 2 of 3: Downloading and Installing the Mod
Step 1. Visit https://www.google.com via a web browser
You can use Safari, Chrome, or any other browser installed on your computer.
Step 2. Enter Minecraft Mods in the search bar and press Enter key
Mods for Minecraft will be searched on the internet via Google. There are various websites that offer Minecraft mods. Here are some examples:
- https://www.minecraftmods.com/
- https://www.planetminecraft.com/resources/mods/
- https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods
- https://www.9minecraft.net/category/minecraft-mods/
- https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/twenty-best-minecraft-mods
Step 3. Click on the mod you like
After finding an interesting mod, click on the mod name to view its information page.
Step 4. Click the mod download link
Find and click the mod download link on the information page. You may see a button labeled “ Download ” or a link with the filename mod. Usually, the mod file will be downloaded as a ".zip" or ".jar" file.
Make sure you download the latest version of the mod or a version that matches your Minecraft Forge version
Step 5. Open Finder
The icon looks like a blue and white smiley face in the Dock at the bottom of the desktop.
Step 6. Click Downloads
By default, files that you download from the internet can be found in the “Downloads” folder.
If you saved the file to another directory, use the Finder to access that directory
Step 7. Select the mod file and press Cmd+C
The file will be copied to the computer's clipboard.
Step 8. Click Go
It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. A list of common folders on the computer will be displayed.
Step 9. Press and hold the Option. key, then click Libraries.
When you press the "Option" key on the keyboard, the "Library" folder will appear in the folder list on the "Go" menu.
Step 10. Click the Application Support folder
This folder contains the Minecraft installation folder and other applications on your computer.
Step 11. Click the Minecraft folder
Step 12. Click the mods folder
This folder is inside the Minecraft installation folder. You need to put all mods in this folder.
If the “mods” folder is not available, click “ File ” in the menu bar at the top of the screen and select “ New Folder " Rename the new folder as " mods ", with a lowercase “m”.
Step 13. Click Edit
After opening the “mods” folder, click the “menu” Edit ” in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Step 14. Click Paste
The mod file that was previously copied will be pasted into the folder. Now the mod has been installed.
Part 3 of 3: Unlocking Mods in Minecraft
Step 1. Click Applications in the Finder window
The “Applications” folder is on the left sidebar of the Finder.
Step 2. Double click Minecraft
The game Minecraft is marked by the icon of a patch of grass.
Step 3. Click the green arrow next to "Play"
Several profiles that you can choose from will be displayed.
If you're playing an older version of Minecraft, click the drop-down menu next to "Profile"
Step 4. Select the "Forge" profile
This profile contains all mods that have been installed.
Step 5. Click Play
It's a green button at the bottom of the welcome page. The game will run and the mod will be loaded in the game.
