I also added the correct Java version line and JVM arguments (you did read the Java post, didn’t you?). I edited this profile and called it “1.11.2 with Forge”. Note that this created a new profile in the Minecraft launcher specifically for Forge, which will named accordingly. Mercurius, an optional addition, essentially lets modders collect usage information, so I unchecked it. Surprisingly, all you need to do to install Forge is click ‘OK’ – that is, as long as you already have the correct version of Minecraft. As long as you followed the correct download you should be safe. If you’re using Windows 10, you may get the following message. Once downloaded (usually to the generic ‘Downloads’ folder) you can run the installer. Keep in mind that allowing the page to load completely will help the mod creator out.Ĭlick ‘leave this page’ if it appears. Instead, after 5 seconds you can click on ‘skip’ in the top right corner.

DO NOT CLICK on download anywhere on this page – it is an ad for something you probably do not want. Modders use these download gateways as a revenue stream when people download their files. The next page will probably be or a similar malware-inducing page. Note that the image below shows the 1.11 page as there is currently no recommended version for 1.11.2. Once at the site, click on Minecraft Version 1.11.2 and then under the “Download Recommended” menu choose the Installer or Installer-Win download (both work). You can fall into a deep pit of malware if you aren’t careful with where you download your mods from, so ALWAYS ensure you use official sources. Read through the next section before grabbing your download of Forge from this page. Given that it is so essential, in this article I will show you how to install Forge and in the next, Liteloader. There are a few different mod-loaders, however most mods use either Forge or Liteloader.

Mod-loaders also enable mods which utilize them to be compatible with each other. They serve as technical foundations in the background of installations for an assortment of mods which introduce actual gameplay or aesthetic changes. A mod-loader is simply a utility that is designed to do just that: load mods.

Downloading forge