How to Move Your Minecraft Install Folder to a New Location

Ever find yourself wondering how you can move your Minecraft install folder to another spot on your computer? Maybe you’re running out of space, or you just want to organize your games differently. Well, you’re in luck because we’re going to break it down for you!

Let’s dive right into how you can relocate your Minecraft game without causing a mess or losing your cool creations.

Quick Guide to Moving Your Minecraft Folder

First, ensure Minecraft is not running on your computer. You don’t want to move files while the game is active. Find your Minecraft install folder. On most Windows computers, it’s located in C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft. If you’re on a Mac, you’ll find it under ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft.

Next, simply copy this folder and paste it into the new location where you want your Minecraft to live. That could be another folder on your computer or an external drive. Once you’ve copied over the folder, you’re not done yet! You have to tell Minecraft where its new home is.

Making Minecraft Recognize the New Home

To make Minecraft recognize its new location, you’ll need to edit the game’s profile settings. Open the Minecraft Launcher, and before you hit the ‘Play’ button, click on ‘Installations’ at the top. Hover over the game version you want to edit, and click on the three dots, then ‘Edit’.

In the ‘Game Directory’ field, input the new path of your Minecraft folder. Press ‘Save’, and voila, you’re all set! Minecraft will now launch from its new location, and you can pick up right where you left off, building and exploring.

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