For example, we downloaded the IndustrialCraft mod - file IC2.jar
- Copy the file (select, press Ctrl + C or right mouse button > copy)
- Go to the game folder (either by %appdata%\Minecraft, or “Open game folder” in the launcher settings)
- Go to the folder mods and insert the desired mod(s) via Ctrl + V or RMB in folder > Insert
Now launch Forge of the required version and you're done - mod installed.
Installing mods on Minecraft Launcher (TL Legacy)
To install mods and playing Minecraft with mods is required MinecraftForge. Forge is installed manually, or select Forge in the launcher.
1) Launch the launcher and create an account Set up accounts...
2) Select from the list account type: Mojang (license), Free (Free Minecraft) and others.
To play for free choose Normal (no password)
3) Write your nickname and press Add
4) Press to return “home”. 
5) Select the version of Forge on which you are going to install mods ( 1.12.2
, 1.11.2
, 1.8.9
, 1.7.10
and others)
Better version 1.12.2
, 1.11.2
, 1.8.9
, 1.7.10
- There are a lot of mods for them. Other versions are irrelevant.
If the versions are not displayed, click - Additionally and check the box Download from server
6) Click Install / Launch
Once the game loads and Minecraft starts, close the game.
Open the game folder and go to the folder mods 
7) To a folder mods throw downloaded mods (jar files). Mods must be same version what and Forge version
8) Click Enter the game. Mods installed 
How to install mods for TLauncher, MLauncher and others:
- Do everything according to the instructions above.
How to install mods on Minecraft if Forge is not in the launcher/How to install mods on licensed Minecraft:
- Download MCLauncher Launcher and select Login with license: on and do everything according to the instructions at the beginning of the article.
Where is the mods folder:
- First way:
- In Minecraft, go to Settings > Texture Packs > Open texture folder (Options > Resource Packs > Open Resource Pack Folder)
- The folder will open .minecraft\resourcepacks, go to .minecraft, there's a folder mods
- Second way: C:\Users\Your_Name\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods or enter %appdata%\.minecraft\
- In the launcher, click Edit > Open game folder
Hello, young cubophiles. Today I will tell you how to install a mod on Minecraft (Minecraft). This is very easy to do, but you need to know some nuances.
Installing mods that work on Minecraft Forge
This method is suitable for the vast majority of modifications presented on our website! The difference is that they use Forge. You can read how to install it on the download page.
The instructions are suitable for any version of Minecraft: 1.5.2, 1.6.4, 1.7.2, 1.7.10 and others.
So, you have installed Forge and downloaded the mod file you need. It can have a jar or zip extension. In this case, there is no need to extract it from the archive! Copy the mod (Right mouse button - Copy).
Click on the round button with the Windows icon on the panel.
Enter or copy the text into the search: %appdata%.
Click on Enter. Open the .minecraft folder and then mods.
Paste the previously copied modification file (Right mouse button - Paste).
Installation completed!
How to check?
Now, to check whether we installed the mod on Minecraft correctly, we need to launch the launcher. Check if you have the Forge profile selected and click play.
On the main screen of the game, click Mods and see if our mod appears in the list.
Sometimes Minecraft players get bored with the simple, familiar version. They want to add more variety to the game and go in search of new adventures. Mods (from the word “modification”) allow you to complement the game, add new elements in graphics, increase capabilities and expand the game world. For example, with their help you can achieve the immortality of the main character, provide him with new equipment and weapons. You can replace the textures of trees, houses and other structures that have become boring for a long time in the game with more interesting ones. For all this, mods were invented. But many people ask the question: on Minecraft?” In this article you can find the most detailed answer to your question.
Important information
Before you check their version, also check the version of the game itself. If the type of mod and game are different, then both elements will not work correctly. You should also find out what programs are required to install modifications. As a rule, these are developments of Forge or ModLoader.
The first method is through Forge. First you need to download this program, it should be noted that it must match the version of the game.
Afterwards you must open the minecraft.jar file (this can be done with any archiver). This document is stored in hidden folders with the game, which can be found by doing the following on your PC: open Windows 7 - C:/User/ "Custom name"/ AppData/ Roaming/ .minecraft/ bin "Custom name" - this is the folder of your computer profile.
Once you have found the Minecraft.jar file, you need to open the Forge archive and transfer all its contents to the Minecraft.jar file. Once these two steps are completed, launch the Minecraft game. In the meantime, Forge should scan the files of this application and then create a Mods folder.
The next way to install a mod on Minecraft is through ModLoader.
First of all, download the latest version of the program from the official website. If you download an old type of this software, the mod may not install or may not work properly. Then, using the archiver, open the Minecraft.jar file. It is stored in and if its location cannot be found, the path to the file will be described below:
Windows 7 - C:/User/ "Custom Name"/ AppData/ Roaming/ .minecraft/bin "Custom Name" is your computer profile folder.
The second step is to open the ModLoader archive and move all the files to Minecaft.jar. And to install the mod you need, you need to move the folder with it to the Minecraft.jar file. After that, just go into the game and enjoy it.
Mods that do not require installation of additional programs
There are add-ons that do not require installation of Forge and ModLoader. To run them, you just need to open the Minecraft.jar file and move the mod folder into this file.
Please read this information before doing so. Be extremely careful when downloading various modifiers, because instead of an add-on, you can download a virus. Always save information only from trusted sites.
If you install a large number of modifications, they may be incompatible and conflict. In such a case, simply remove some mods. Therefore, after installing this system, make a backup of Minecraft. If the version of the mod and the client are different, then you should not install it, since they will not interact with each other. That's all, now you know how to install the mod on Minecraft.
Every real Minecrafter has installed mods at least once, because they can add absolutely anything, the main thing is to choose the most interesting one. But the problem is that not everyone knows how to install them. That's why this guide appeared: How to install mods in Minecraft !
Video guide:
The guide will be for versions higher (1.6.*, 1.7.*, 1.8.* 1.9.* and so on), because before it was a little different.
(You can click on the pictures, they will take their full size)
1) Download and install if you are using something else. It is much better, you can read about the features on our website on the launcher page. For installing mods, it is good because Forge (If you don’t know what this is, it will be described later in the article) can be installed in one click.
2) Select the mod you want to install, we have a directory: . Let’s remember what version of the game it was developed for; our example will be Plants Vs Zombies: Minecraft Warfare 1.7.10, that is, version 1.7.10.
3) Go to the launcher and select the version of Forge (This is an intermediate mod that processes all others) for the version for which you chose the mod (In our case, Forge 1.7.10) and click "Install", then wait for the installation to complete and the first launch.
4) Next, we proceed to install the mod itself; to do this, click on the “Open folder” button in the launcher and a folder with all the game files will open.
5) Find the folder " mods"(It will appear by itself, if it is not there, then you have not installed Forge, but you can try to create it manually if you are sure that Forge is installed) and copy the mod file there, it will have a .jar or .zip extension (Perhaps it will be packed in .rar, which means you need to unpack it and transfer the file with the desired extension to the folder).
6) Launch the desired Forge from the launcher again. To make sure that the mod works properly, in the main menu, click the mods button and see the new mod there:
Done, now you can play with the new mod! We hope you understand now, how to install a mod in Minecraft!
There are a huge number of mods and they all add new things to the gameplay, crafting and even in some cases the plot. Most mods run on the Forge loader, in conjunction with which the LiteLoader Player API can also be used. Also, you cannot install a mod for one version of the game on a completely different one, this will lead to a critical game error.
Installing a mod on minecraft
So to install mods for minecraft, study and do the following:1. Find out what loaders are required for the mod (In most cases, only Forge is used);
2. Run the Forge installer (.exe or .jar file) and install it;
3. Select the created profile in the launcher (1.8-Forge - looks something like this);
4. Make a test run and close the game;
5. Move the desired mod to the minecraft directory, mods folder;
6. Check the operation of the mod.
Beginners most likely will not understand this instruction; it is made for more advanced Minecrafters. The detailed installation of mods is discussed in the video below.
