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How to install "The Aether"

The Aether Team presents the original Aether mod! Maintained and kept up to date for modern versions of Minecraft and fully compatible with multiplayer!

Author

Katie-Payn

Downloads

5.3M

Last Updated

Oct 3, 2025

License

LicenseRef-Custom

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge ModLoader NeoForge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1 1.20.4 1.19.4 1.12.2 1.7.10 1.2.5
adventure decoration equipment food game-mechanics mobs transportation utility worldgen

Quick Install ID

#aether

Install The Aether in GDLauncher

The Aether runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that The Aether supports (1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #aether, find The Aether in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that The Aether supports (1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #aether, find The Aether in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that The Aether supports (1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #aether, find The Aether in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what The Aether supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4 are supported. The Aether supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, ModLoader, NeoForge); 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 The Aether free?

Yes. The Aether is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does The Aether support?

The Aether supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.4, 1.19.4, 1.12.2, 1.7.10, 1.2.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does The Aether require Forge or Fabric?

The Aether supports Fabric, Forge, ModLoader, NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install The Aether?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #aether. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made The Aether?

The Aether is made by Katie-Payn. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/aether).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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