Install Default Options in GDLauncher
Default Options runs on Forge, NeoForge, Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
Install on Forge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Default Options supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#default-options, find Default Options in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on NeoForge
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Default Options supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#default-options, find Default Options in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on Fabric
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Default Options supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#default-options, find Default Options in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Before you install
Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Default Options supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Default Options supports multiple loaders (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Default Options free?
Yes. Default Options is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Default Options support?
Default Options supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Default Options require Forge or Fabric?
Default Options supports Forge, NeoForge, Fabric. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.
How do I install Default Options?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #default-options. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Default Options?
Default Options is made by BlayTheNinth. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/default-options).
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