How to Install the MultiMC Launcher for Minecraft

We understand that the regular Minecraft Launcher can get a bit boring sometimes. Which is why so many Minecraft players look for alternate launchers for playing Minecraft. In this article, we will teach you how to download and install the MultiMC Launcher.

How to Install the MultiMC Launcher

The first step to play using the MultiMC launcher, is to download it. Use the button below to be redirected to the download page.

Download button for the MultiMC Launcher for Minecraft

In the MultiMC site, download the proper instance of the launcher. Choose carefully, depending on your Operating System (OS).

In this article, we are going to download the Windows version.

A .zip file will be downloaded as soon as you hit download.

Locate the .zip file and unzip it, if your PC does not have the proper tools to unzip the file, you might have to install WinRAR.

In your new folder you will find the .exe file to open the MultiMC launcher, we recommend that you create a shortcut in your desktop (While holding ALT, using your mouse drag the MultiMC.exe file into your desktop)

You now have the MultiMC launcher installed.

We suggest that you install Java 21, which is the latest Java required by Minecraft versions above Minecraft 1.20.5.

How to Set up the MultiMC Launcher for Minecraft

In the previous step we installed the MultiMC Launcher, now it is time to set it up, go ahead and open it.

Set the language you want to use and hit next.

Now, select the Java instance you want to use when playing Minecraft, we recommend Java 21 for anything above 1.20.5, or Java 17 for any Minecraft between 1.16.5 and 1.20.4.

You will also want to set how much Ram Minecraft is allowed to use when playing using the MultiMC launcher, we do not suggest you go above 50% of your available Ram.

Hit Finish.

Now you have set up the launcher, it is time to learn how to use the MultiMC launcher.

How to Use the MultiMC Launcher for Minecraft

Previously we learned how to install the MultiMC Launcher as well as how to set it up, now, it is time to learn how to use the launcher.

Click the Profiles tab in the right corner and hit Manage Accounts.

Then, you will add your Minecraft account, you can Add Mojang for older accounts that have not migrated, or you can Add Microsoft for those of you who own Minecraft through Microsoft.

In this article, we are going to log in using the Microsoft option. After you log in, click the Add Instance button from the main menu, select the instance you want to add.

You have many options to choose from, you can add vanilla as well as modpacks for the game.

Your newly added Minecraft instance can be found in the main menu, you can double-click it to launch it.

That is it, you now know the basics of how to use the MultiMC Launcher for Minecraft.

We hope we were able to help you install, set up and use the MultiMC Launcher for Minecraft. It is time to start enjoying a different and more advanced version of playing Minecraft.

FAQs
Is MultiMC safe to use?

Yes, MultiMC is safe to use. It is an open-source project, with its source code available on GitHub. The community regularly reviews and updates the code, ensuring transparency and security.

Can I transfer my existing Minecraft worlds to MultiMC?

Of course, you can transfer existing Minecraft worlds to MultiMC by copying the world folder from your regular Minecraft installation into the corresponding instance’s “saves” folder in MultiMC.

Can I play with friends using MultiMC?

Simply put, yes, you can play multiplayer with friends using MultiMC, just like with any other Minecraft launcher. Simply join a server or host your own as you normally would.