How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft NeoForge

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NeoForge is a new generation mod-loader developed by the original Forge team. It supports mods from Minecraft version 1.20.1 and onward. As more mod developers adopt NeoForge, knowing how to install and use it becomes essential. This guide walks you through each step of downloading and installing mods with the NeoForge loader.

Quick Tutorial:

  1. Visit the mods download page.
  2. Download the mod you want.
  3. Press Windows + R, type %appdata%, and hit Enter.
  4. Inside the .minecraft folder, open or create a folder named mods.
  5. Place the downloaded mod file into the mods folder.
  6. Launch Minecraft with the NeoForge version.
  7. From the main menu, click “Mods” → “Open Mods Folder”.
  8. Select your mod from the list to activate it. Click “Done” and enjoy!

Detailed Tutorial

Step 1: Open the Mod Download Page

Go to liugems.com’s mods section to explore thousands of available Minecraft mods. Use the search bar to find specific mods or filter by Minecraft version to ensure compatibility with NeoForge.

This is your go-to source for discovering and downloading high-quality Minecraft mods.

Step 2: Download Your Favorite Mod

On each mod page at liugems.com, you’ll find a detailed description, key features, and screenshots to help you decide which mod suits your needs.

Scroll down to the Download section at the bottom of the post. Select the correct version of the mod that matches your Minecraft + NeoForge version (e.g., 1.20.1), then click the Download from Server 1 link.

A new tab will open. Click the DOWNLOAD button to begin downloading the .jar mod file.

Step 3: Open or Create the Mods Folder

After downloading the mod, you’ll need to place it inside Minecraft’s mods folder so the game can load it properly.

✅ Option 1: Use the Run Command

  • Press Windows + R
  • Type %appdata% and hit Enter
  • Navigate to the .minecraft folder
  • If there’s no folder named mods, right-click → New → Folder, and name it mods
  • Move the downloaded .jar file into this folder

✅ Option 2: Open Directly from Minecraft

  • Launch the game using the NeoForge profile
  • From the main menu, click the Mods button
  • Click Open Mods Folder (bottom left)
  • Drop the downloaded file into this folder

Step 4: Activate the Mod in Minecraft

Once your mod file is placed inside the mods folder:

  • Go to the Minecraft main menu → click Mods
  • You should see the mod listed there. If its name appears in bold, it means the mod is active
  • Click Done to return to the game and enjoy your new modded experience!