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

General Troubleshooting

Please make sure that your computer's region, date, and time settings are set correctly.


You can adjust these settings by following the guides below:


Windows

  1. Go to Start > Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time 
  2. To set the time zone automatically, turn On "Set time zone automatically"


Mac

  1. Click the Apple menu > System Settings
  2. In the sidebar, click General, then click Date & Time on the right (you might need to scroll down)
  3. To set time and date automatically:
    • Turn on “Set time and date automatically”
    • Click Set and enter a time server for your region
    • To set the time zone automatically:
    • Turn on “Set time zone automatically using your current location”


"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?


If you're still having trouble, switch to running the game with the Minecraft launcher and check if you can log in successfully there.


"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?


If you're still having trouble, switch to running the game with the Minecraft launcher and check if you can log in successfully there.




"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.


If you're still having trouble, switch to running the game with the Minecraft launcher and check if you can log in successfully there.


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

- You don't have a valid Xbox account.

or

- Your Xbox account is set as a child account (under 18 years old).


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


If you're still having trouble, switch to running the game with the Minecraft launcher and check if you can log in successfully there.



"Login failed. Authorization was declined."

- Pressed on cancel during the authorization process. 


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


If you're still having trouble, switch to running the game with the Minecraft launcher and check if you can log in successfully there.


"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.


If you're still having trouble, switch to running the game with the Minecraft launcher and check if you can log in successfully there.

Switch back to running modpacks with the Minecraft launcher

If you're having trouble with the 'Skip launcher...' feature, you can switch back to running modpacks with the Minecraft launcher. Simply select the 'Use Mojang launcher' option:


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!