Getting Started (Main)/bg

Prerequisites
Before playing Feed the Beast, you should do the following:


 * 1) Purchase Minecraft from Mojang and create an account.
 * 2) Install Minecraft and launch it at least once to verify it runs successfully on your computer.

Installing the launcher
Once you have Minecraft successfully running you are ready to install the FTB Launcher.


 * 1) Browse to the FTB site and download the .exe from here.  There is also a .jar file for Mac and Linux users.
 * 2) Put the .exe in its own folder somewhere on your computer.
 * 3) Run the .exe.  It may take some time for it to configure itself the first time.
 * 4) Click on the OPTIONS tab and configure the installation location, memory settings, and window size/position.
 * 5) Create a profile using your Minecraft username (or Mojang e-mail) and password.

Choosing a modpack
There are many FTB modpacks. A list of official modpacks can be found on the page. There are also many 3rd party modpacks, and the public ones can be found on the Forums.

Installing an official pack

 * 1) In the launcher's main window click on the "FTB MODPACKS" tab.
 * 2) Click on one of the packs on the left.  The launcher will list the mods that make up that pack.
 * 3) Once you have chosen your pack click the "Launch" button.
 * 4) Wait as the launcher downloads, installs, and launches the pack.
 * 5) Enjoy playing Feed the Beast!

Installing a public pack

 * 1) In the launcher's main window click on the "3RD PARTY PACKS" tab.
 * 2) Click on one of the packs on the left.  The launcher will list the mods that make up that pack.
 * 3) Once you have chosen your pack click the "Launch" button.
 * 4) Wait as the launcher downloads, installs, and launches the pack.
 * 5) Enjoy playing Feed the Beast!

Installing an unlisted pack

 * 1) In the launcher's main window click on the "3RD PARTY PACKS" tab.
 * 2) Click on the "Pack Codes" button on the right.
 * 3) Write in the pack code and click "Add".
 * 4) Find your pack in the list on the left, and click on it. The launcher will list the mods that make up that pack.
 * 5) Once you have chosen your pack click the "Launch" button.
 * 6) Wait as the launcher downloads, installs, and launches the pack.
 * 7) Enjoy playing Feed the Beast!

Other guides
These guides are not mod or modpack specific.