Get a launcher
You need Minecraft: Java Edition and a launcher that can install modpacks. Any of these works:
never done this? take the CurseForge app.
No whitelist, no application form. Install the same modpack version as the server, add the address and you're in.
You need Minecraft: Java Edition and a launcher that can install modpacks. Any of these works:
never done this? take the CurseForge app.
Pick a server and install its modpack in exactly this version:
If the version doesn't match, you'll get a mod mismatch when connecting. When a server updates, update your pack too.
Big modpacks need room. In your launcher's settings, give the instance 8–10 GB of RAM. More than 12 GB rarely helps and can make things worse.
Start the pack, go to Multiplayer → Add Server and use the server's address:
the first login takes a moment, big packs load hundreds of mods.
By joining you agree to the house rules. They're short, promise.
Read the rules →