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![Header](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/b1f4b96ac11eea6486f24c1526782dee77d538f0.png) ![Waving GIF](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/a5195e1a324311a88e70f860e55bae37bb56dd6b.gif) Enhance your Minecraft with one simple mod.\ Fast, friendly, and for everyone!

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![Free World Hosting](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/8cd4869460afa33d29b4fe34bc5c783929d719fc.png) Host your Minecraft world for free, invite your\ friends, and play together, in just a few clicks!

![Connect With Friends](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/6d6ec7be9f7e7d40d2b874d59cf7968d5f34a2ac.png) Stay connected with your friends, all inside of Minecraft.\ Chat, create groups, share pictures, and send invites to worlds and servers.

![Social Menu Screenshot](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/9e6412cf8d4acb5a367c28caea523ec90ea2e16a.png)

![Customize Your Characther](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/5731cd5f37d08f644a8aedf617e2a040cd23088d.png) Play in style with unique outfits and cosmetics,\ the in-game skin manager, and expressive emotes.

![Outfits Screenshot](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/12ea690ce70b9a881912a8b0818685e4b69a7024.png)

![Enhance Your Minecraft](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/7f9cff2767c29a67f7091926f92664ec8d2e2df4.png) Save time and effort using\ Essential’s powerful capabilities.

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![FAQ](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/85f44ece4072965f87c381e14006ffd5832bb237.png) **Can I use Essential with other mods and modpacks?**\ Yes, Essential is widely compatible with other mods, and makes a great addition to your favorite modpack. You can easily host modded worlds for you and your friends, for free, just make sure they have the same mods installed.
**What Minecraft versions does Essential support?**\ Essential mod supports the most popular versions of Minecraft Java Edition (1.8, 1.12, 1.16 to 1.21) and both Fabric and Forge modloaders.
**How does Essential’s world hosting work?**\ 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. [![see more questions](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/d0cab08a10b36fc1387ec7b9521d5133721de0d7.png) ](https://essential.gg/wiki)
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