How To Install Launcher
This section provides comprehensive, step-by-step guides for downloading, installing, and configuring various Minecraft launchers on your system.
Launcher Categories
Section titled “Launcher Categories”Minecraft launchers are categorized into two primary environments depending on authentication and feature requirements:
Premium (Paid) Launchers
Section titled “Premium (Paid) Launchers”Launchers that require an official Microsoft account with an active Minecraft licence. They feature direct telemetry, marketplace integration, and modpack synchronization from platforms like CurseForge and Modrinth.
Prism LauncherLightweight, open-source launcher supporting multiple instances and all popular modpack repositories.
Non-Premium (Cracked) Launchers
Section titled “Non-Premium (Cracked) Launchers”Alternative third-party launchers capable of running instances with offline (custom) user profiles and non-Microsoft credentials.