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.

Jan 21, 2010 · Download Essential Mod for enhanced Minecraft features, Minecraft hosting, character customization, and more!

Add your friends on Essential Mod and stay connected in Minecraft like never before: Message friends create groups, share screenshots, and more.

Play Together Wondering how to play Minecraft with friends? Joining friends in Minecraft is super easy with Essential Mod. Following these steps works on both Minecraft worlds and Minecraft …

Learn how to manually install Essential Mod and its required modloader for the vanilla Minecraft launcher.

Jan 21, 2010 · Improved compatibility with the "Fancy Menu" mod, allowing Essential's title and pause screens to be modified Fixed screenshot preview not working with "VanillaFix" mod

This guide explains how to install shaders alongside Essential Mod, to enhance your game with stunning shaders.

Learn how to use the Essential Installer, the easiest way to install Essential Mod. Install to existing installations, or create a new one.

Essential Mod can fail to authenticate your connection due to various reasons. Learn how to resolve these common issues.

Easily switch between multiple Minecraft accounts with Essential Mod’s account manager. This guide shows how to add, remove, and manage your accounts directly in-game.