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.

Twitch App Launcher
The steps above pertain to the legacy FTB launcher. FTB has switched support to the Twitch app, which can be downloaded here.
 * 1) Download the .exe file from here.
 * 2) Navigate to the .exe file on your computer and open it.
 * 3) Login with your Twitch credentials.

FTB Legacy Launcher
Once you have Minecraft successfully running on its own you are ready to install the FTB Launcher. The FTB Launcher is depreciated by FTB Team who instead recommend the Twitch Desktop App, but the latter currently doesn't support Linux, and there are also a few older third-party modpacks that cannot be downloaded using the Twitch Desktop App yet.


 * 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!

Twitch App

 * 1) Click on the Creeper icon on the vertical sidebar on the left. This will bring you to the profiles page.
 * 2) Click "Browse FTB Modpacks"
 * 3) Click on the desired modpack.
 * 4) Click "Install" by the top-left corner.
 * 5) Navigate back to the profiles page.
 * 6) Click "Play" to load up the Minecraft launcher.
 * 7) Enjoy playing Feed the Beast!

Other guides
These guides are not mod or modpack specific.