Java Edition users of Minecraft will need Java installed. After doing that, you’ll need to download the version of Minecraft Forge that matches your server version.

As a free and open-source application for Java edition, there are hardly any reasons not to use Minecraft Forge - many mods even require this mod loader to operate.

Minecraft Forge is an add-on for Minecraft: Java Edition that lets you install and enable mods. Make sure that you download the version of Minecraft Forge that corresponds with your current ...

You can install mods in "Minecraft" by playing the "Java Edition" and using the third-party app Minecraft Forge.