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+# How to install Minecraft modpacks without CurseForge
+
+A lot of Minecraft modpacks use CurseForge to manage and simplify installing modpacks.
+However, this usually means you need to install their launcher, which sometimes adds unnecessary overhead, or is unsupported on your platform (e.g. Arch Linux).
+
+Follow these simple steps to install a CurseForge modpack using the vanilla launcher.
+
+1. Download the vanilla launcher if you don't have it already.
+    * [Minecraft.net/download](https://minecraft.net/download).
+    * Depending on your platform, consider scrolling down for the Legacy Launcher or Distro-specific installations.
+2. Navigate to the modpack on the CurseForge website (I will use [SkyFactory 4](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/skyfactory-4) as an example, specifically version `4.2.4`).
+3. Identify the correct version of Minecraft from the modpack-information (e.g. `1.12.2`).
+4. Install the corresponding version of Vanilla.
+    * `Minecraft: Java Edition > Installations > New installation > Version`.
+5. Download and install [Minecraft Forge](https://files.minecraftforge.net/) for the correct Vanilla version (e.g. `1.12.2 - 14.23.5.2859`).
+    * Download the installer and run it.
+6. Download the modpack client-files
+    * On the CurseForge website open the _Files_-tab and select the version you want.
+    * Press _Download_ to receive the client-files (e.g. `SkyFactory 4 - 4.2.4.zip`.
+7. Download the modpack server-files.
+    * From the client-files site (step 6.) open the tab _Additional Files_ and press on the server-files.
+    * Press _Download_ to receive the server-files (e.g. `SkyFactory 4 - 4.2.4 Server Files`).
+8. Create a new installation in Minecraft Launcher for the modpack
+    * `Minecraft: Java Edition > Installation > New installation`
+    * Set _Name_ to the name of the modpack (e.g. `SkyFactory 4 - 4.2.4`).
+    * For _Version_ you must select the installed Forge-version of Minecraft (e.g. `release 1.12.2-forge-14.23.6.2859`).
+    * For _Game Directory_ it is recommended to create a new directory to separate Vanilla and modpack-files.
+        * Press _Browse_ and create a new directory beside the default minecraft-folder.
+        * e.g. `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4` on Windows.
+    * Usually you can leave _Resolution_ to default (auto).
+    * For a smoother experience, you should usually increase the memory Minecraft can use.
+        * Press on _More Options_ to show the Java options.
+        * In _JVM Arguments_ increase maximum memory (`-Xmx`).
+        * How much memory you should use depends on the modpack and your system.
+        * Default is `-Xmx2G`, which provides Minecraft with 2 GB of RAM.
+        * Change it to e.g. `-Xmx8G` to use 8 GB.
+        * Leave the rest of the _JVM Arguments_ as is.
+    * Press _Save_.
+9. Navigate to the minecraft-installation directory.
+    * From the _Installation_-tab in the Minecraft Launcher (`Minecraft: Java Edition > Installations`).
+    * Hover over the installation created in step 8 and press on the folder-icon next to _Play_.
+    * e.g. `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4` on Windows.
+10. Copy the _mods_ folder from the server files
+    * Unzip the server-files downloaded earlier
+    * Copy the contents of the _mods_ folder to the _mods_ folder in the installation directory.
+        * e.g. into `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4\mods` on Windows.
+    * __NB:__ Only the _mods_ folder from the server files.
+11. Copy the contents of the _overrides_ folder from the client files.
+    * Unzip the client files downloaded earlier.
+    * Copy the contents of the _overrides_ folder into the installation directory.
+        * e.g. into `C:\Users\USERNAME\Appdata\Roaming\.minecraft_sf4` on Windows.
+    * __NB:__ Not into a subdirectory called _overrides_, but directly into the installation directory.
+    * Overwrite any conflicting files.
+12. Launch the profile from the Minecraft Launcher.
+
+
+# Resources
+
+This article is based on [this answer](https://www.reddit.com/r/CurseForge/comments/w31zbp/comment/ih2gfk2/) by _Master_Timkles_ on reddit.