4 Download and Install

Daniel Scalzi edited this page 2019-09-06 03:13:00 -04:00

Table of Contents

• Downloads
• Installation
• Windows
• MacOS
• Linux

Download and Install

Brief instructions on where to download the launcher and how to install it.

Downloads

Download the Launcher from one of the following locations.

• GitHub Releases (dscalzi/HeliosLauncher)

This is the only secure download link for the launcher. Do not download the launcher from any other site.

Installation

Installation is fairly straightforward. If you need assistance, you can follow the brief instructions below.

Windows

• Download and run the Windows version of the launcher (.exe).
• Windows SmartScreen will open.
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  • Click More info and then Run Anyway.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

MacOS

• Download and run the macOS version of the launcher (.dmg).
• Control-click the app icon, then choose Open from the shortcut menu.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Linux

• Download and run the Linux version of the launcher (.AppImage).
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Contents

• Home
  • Why a Custom Launcher?
  • Where Files are Stored
• Download and Install
  • Where to Download
  • Installation
    • Windows
    • MacOS
    • Linux
• Mod Management
  • Built-In Mods
  • Drop-In Mods
  • Shaders
• Java Management
  • Automatic Java Installation
  • Manual Java Installation
  • Allocate More RAM
  • Use a Custom Executable
  • Custom JVM Arguments
• Auto-Updates
• Developer Mode
• Launchers Based On Helios