Create your first Prism Launcher instance
Create a first Prism Launcher instance: pick a Minecraft version, launch vanilla, then customise it.
How to install Prism Launcher on Windows
Install Prism Launcher on Windows: download the installer, run setup, sign in and create your first instance.
- Price
- Free and open source
- Platform
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Purpose
- Minecraft instance and modpack launcher
- Download
- Installers and portable builds
Install steps
- Get the Windows installer from Download.
- Run setup and launch Prism Launcher.
- Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft.
- Create your first instance and launch vanilla once.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prism Launcher free?
Yes. Prism Launcher is free and open source; you still need a Minecraft account you own.
Does Prism Launcher include Minecraft?
No. It launches Minecraft versions for accounts that own the game.
Get Prism Launcher
Windows, macOS & Linux
Free and open source. Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft, then create your first instance.
