Sometimes, there's a need to install shaders on your favorite blocky world to transform it, or add a few mods to make survival more challenging. And here it is: the necessary files are downloaded, but the question arises: where should they be placed in the Minecraft folder? Don’t worry! In this article, we’ll explain how to find the game directory not only on Windows, but also on MacOS, and even on Linux.

Table of Content
  1. Windows
  2. MacOS
  3. Linux
  4. What to do if the folder is missing?
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Windows

The fastest way is to use the "Run" window. Press Win + R, type "%appdata%", and press Enter. In the opened Explorer window, find the .minecraft folder and open it.

You can also use the Windows File Explorer. Open it with the Win + E shortcut, then in the path bar, type "%appdata%\.minecraft" and press Enter.

Another option is to open the folder via Command Prompt. Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter. Then type the command explorer "%appdata%\.minecraft". After that, the folder will open automatically.

If the game is already installed and launched through the Launcher, you can use its settings. Open the launcher, go to Settings, and find the "Game Folder" section.

Any of these methods will help you quickly access your Minecraft files.

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MacOS

To open the files, you can use Finder or the Terminal. In Finder, simply select "Go" in the top menu and then "Go to Folder
", after which type the path "~/Library/Application Support/minecraft" and press Enter. This will immediately take you to the correct directory.

The second method, like in Windows, is a bit more complex. Open it through search with Cmd + Space, then enter the command:

open ~/Library/Application/Support/minecraft

Press Enter, and the system will automatically open the game folder.

Both methods allow quick access to Minecraft files, whether it's saved worlds, settings, or installed mods.

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Linux

On Linux, the Minecraft folder is located in the "~/.minecraft" directory. You can access it in several ways. The simplest is to use the Terminal. To do this, open it using the Ctrl + Alt + T shortcut, type the command

 xdg-open ~/.minecraft

 and press Enter. After that, the folder will automatically open in the file manager.

You can also access it manually. Open the file manager, press Ctrl + L, type "~/.minecraft", and press Enter to go to the correct directory.

Alternatively, you can open the folder through the Minecraft Launcher, just like in Windows.

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What to do if the folder is missing?

If the .minecraft folder is not visible, the game may not be installed, or its files may be in a hidden directory. In that case, first ensure that Minecraft is installed and has been run at least once — if not, open the launcher and log into the game.

On Windows, hidden folders can be made visible through File Explorer: open it, go to the "View" tab, and check the box for "Hidden items". On Linux, hidden files and folders can be displayed by pressing Ctrl + H in the file manager. For macOS, use the Cmd + Shift + . shortcut to show hidden files in the open folder.

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If the game is installed on the computer for another user, but you are logged into your account, the .minecraft folder will be in that user's profile. In this case, try checking the relevant directory or logging into the correct account.

Finding the Minecraft folder can be useful in various situations — from installing mods to saving important data. Depending on the operating system, the path to it may vary, but with simple steps, you can easily open it. By knowing all the access methods, you’ll be able to manage your game files without difficulty.

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