Install to CurseForge

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Install Essential Mod to CurseForgeLearn how to install Essential Mod to your CurseForge modpack.

Step 1: Installing a modpack

  • Open the CurseForge app
  • Press the Browse tab
  • Find your favourite modpack from the list and click Install

  • Step 2: Enable content management

  • Go to the My Modpacks tab
  • Click on the icon of the modpack
  • Open the three dot menu next to the play button
  • Select Profile Options
  • Ensure that the option called Allow content management for this profile is enabled

  • Step 3: Add Essential Mod

  • Go to the My Modpacks tab
  • Click on the icon of the modpack
  • Go to the Content tab
  • Press the Add More Content button
  • Search for Essential Mod and press install on the mod with the 🔷 icon

  • Remove any custom main menu mods

    To ensure Essential Mod functions correctly, we recommend removing any custom main menu mods.

  • Go to the My Modpacks tab
  • Click on the icon of the modpack
  • Navigate to the Content tab.
  • Disable the following mods:
    • Fancymenu
    • Custom Main Menu
    • Packmenu
    • Drippy Loading Screen
    • Audio Extension for FancyMenu (fm_audio_extension)
    • Luna

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    Essential Installer

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