Open Finder, press Cmd + Shift + G , and type ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft . Linux: Go to ~/.minecraft . 2. Identify the "3 Folders"
When prompted by your operating system, choose to ensure the new configuration overwrites the old one. Alternative: Use a Custom Directory
Identify the existing folders you wish to replace (e.g., mods , config ).
If you want to keep your main game clean, you can create a completely separate directory for a specific installation: How to Change Minecraft's Location & Directory (2026)
To correctly perform this replacement, follow these steps to locate your .minecraft directory and manage the files: 1. Locate the .minecraft Folder