Using this new beta feature you can launch Minecraft Java Edition directly from the CurseForge app.


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How to skip launcher with CurseForge

In order to enable this setting go to the Minecraft settings in CurseForge and under Launcher settings select "Skip launcher with CurseForge":



You will then need to log in to your Minecraft account and authorize CurseForge:


Copy the CurseForge Authorization code and enter it in the Microsoft window:


Unsupported versions

The following versions are not yet supported when "Skip launcher with CurseForge" is enabled:


Windows:

  • 1.7.2 (Forge mod loader)
  • 1.5.2 (Forge mod loader)

Mac:

  • 1.20.1 (NeoForge mod loader)
  • 1.15.2 - 1.16.5 (Forge mod loader)
  • 1.23 - 1.2.4 (Vanilla and Forge mod loader)

Error explanations


"Login failed. Please make sure you login with the account linked to the purchased game."

- You don't own Minecraft Java Edition / Don't have Minecraft Java Edition on your account.


  • Make sure that you are logged in to the correct Microsoft/Mojang account.
  • Make sure that you can log in successfully with the same account on xbox.com and minecraft.net/en-us/login?


"Login failed. Minecraft profile was not found."

- Could not get User Minecraft profile.


  • Launch the game and create a Minecraft user via the game launcher
  • Make sure that you can log in successfully with the same account on xbox.com and minecraft.net/en-us/login?




"Login failed. Device code has expired. Please try again."

- The device authentication code has expired.


 Please restart the login process with a new generated code.

"Login failed. Unable to authenticate with Xbox live."

- You don't have a valid Xbox account.


Make sure you have an active Xbox account. To create an account, log into https://www.xbox.com with your Microsoft account. 



"Login failed. Authorization was declined."

- Pressed on cancel during the authorization process. 


Please try again and do not cancel/close the authorization process.


"Login failed. Please try again."


This error can appear for various reasons.

If the solutions suggested bellow don't help fix the issue, our team will need to check your CurseForge logs to determine the source of the issue and suggest a relevant solution. Please reach out to us with your logs and we will do our best to help!


Several possible causes that are known at this time are:

  • Antivirus program is preventing the app from connecting successfully to the Microsoft service - Please try to temporarily close or disable the antivirus, then log in again.

  • Your Microsoft account is accessed without a password - If you are logging in to your Microsoft account without using a password (rather, getting a temporary code in your email inbox, for example), this can cause the authentication process to fail.
    You can set a password for your Microsoft account by pressing "Forgot password" in the login screen, and then try to log in through the app again.

Do you require further assistance?

Please export your log files through the app, send them to us and we will get back to you shortly!