Install Vanilla Backport in GDLauncher
Vanilla Backport runs on Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.
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 Vanilla Backport supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#vanillabackport, find Vanilla Backport 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 Vanilla Backport supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#vanillabackport, find Vanilla Backport in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
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 Vanilla Backport supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#vanillabackport, find Vanilla Backport in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically. - Hit Play. That's it.
Install on Quilt
- Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
- Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Vanilla Backport supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.18.2 are common choices).
- Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
- Paste the Quick Install ID
#vanillabackport, find Vanilla Backport 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 Vanilla Backport supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.18.2 are supported. Vanilla Backport supports multiple loaders (Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt); 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 Vanilla Backport free?
Yes. Vanilla Backport is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.
What Minecraft versions does Vanilla Backport support?
Vanilla Backport supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.18.2, 1.16.5, 1.15.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.
Does Vanilla Backport require Forge or Fabric?
Vanilla Backport supports Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.
How do I install Vanilla Backport?
Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #vanillabackport. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.
Who made Vanilla Backport?
Vanilla Backport is made by BlackGear. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/vanillabackport).
Project links
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