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!

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

Essential Mod is incompatible with pirated versions of Minecraft, as it necessitates Mojang's authentication process. To fully enjoy Essential Mod, we recommend purchasing the game …

Unlock premium cosmetics and emotes with Essential Coins! Discover how to use coins to access exclusive wardrobe items and support your favorite Minecraft creators.

Jan 3, 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.

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

Sometimes mods and modpacks don’t work properly with Essential Mod. Learn about which mods are likely to conflict with Essential Mod and how to remove them.