Essential Mod
ModEnhance your Minecraft with one simple mod. Host worlds for free, chat with friends, and so much more!
Description


Enhance your Minecraft with one simple mod.
Fast, friendly, and for everyone!

Host your Minecraft world for free, invite your
friends, and play together, in just a few clicks!

Stay connected with your friends, all inside of Minecraft.
Chat, create groups, share pictures, and send invites to worlds and servers.


Play in style with unique outfits and cosmetics,
the in-game skin manager, and expressive emotes.


Save time and effort using
Essential’s powerful capabilities.

Can I use Essential with other mods and modpacks?
Yes, Essential is widely compatible with other mods, and makes a great addition to your
favorite modpack. You can easily host modded worlds for you and your friends, for free,
just make sure they have the same mods installed.
What Minecraft versions does Essential support?
Essential mod supports the most popular versions of Minecraft Java Edition (1.8, 1.12, 1.16 to 26.3) and both Fabric and Forge modloaders.
How does Essential’s world hosting work?
Essential uses industry leading peer-to-peer technology and the power of your PC’s hardware to empower you to host Minecraft worlds and invite your friends with ease and for free.
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