Installing Jenny Mod is quick and easy. Follow our step-by-step guide below to get started on Java Edition or Bedrock Edition in just a few minutes.
Jenny Mod is one of the most popular Minecraft companion mods available, introducing interactive NPC characters with custom dialogue, unique animations, and engaging gameplay mechanics. Whether you are a seasoned modder or installing your very first Minecraft modification, this guide walks you through every step of the process in plain, easy-to-follow language.
The installation process differs depending on whether you play Minecraft Java Edition on PC, Mac, or Linux, or Minecraft Bedrock Edition on mobile devices and Windows. Java Edition uses Minecraft Forge as its mod loader and requires a .jar file, while Bedrock Edition uses the built-in addon system with .mcpack files. Both methods take only a few minutes when you follow the correct steps outlined below.
Follow these six steps to install Jenny Mod on Minecraft Java Edition using Minecraft Forge. This method works on Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.
Minecraft Forge is the mod loading framework that allows Minecraft to recognize and run mod files like Jenny Mod. Visit the official Minecraft Forge website and navigate to the 1.12.2 downloads section. Download the "Installer" version for your operating system. Run the Forge installer, make sure "Install Client" is selected, verify the Minecraft directory path is correct, and click OK. Wait for the installation to finish and look for the success confirmation message. You must have launched vanilla Minecraft 1.12.2 at least once before installing Forge, as Forge requires existing game files to install correctly. If the installer does not open, right-click the file and choose "Open with Java." On macOS, you may need to allow the app in System Preferences under Security and Privacy.
Download the official Jenny Mod .jar file for Minecraft 1.12.2 from the trusted source below. The file you need is Jenny-Mod-Forge-1.12.2-v1.9.0.jar. Save it to a location you can easily find, such as your desktop or downloads folder. The file should be approximately 15 to 25 MB in size. Do not extract, unzip, or rename the .jar file after downloading it. The file must remain as a single .jar archive for Forge to load it properly. Always verify the file extension is .jar and not .jar.exe or any other modified format.
The mods folder is where Minecraft Forge looks for mod files to load at startup. You need to find or create this folder inside your .minecraft directory. The location varies depending on your operating system:
Windows: Press Win+R, type %appdata%\.minecraft\mods and press Enter.
macOS: Open Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G, and type ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods.
Linux: Navigate to ~/.minecraft/mods using your file manager or terminal.
If the mods folder does not exist inside your .minecraft directory, create a new folder and name it mods in all lowercase letters. Forge will automatically detect this folder the next time you launch the game with the Forge profile selected.
Copy or move the downloaded Jenny-Mod-Forge-1.12.2-v1.9.0.jar file from your downloads location into the mods folder you found or created in the previous step. You can do this by simply dragging and dropping the file or by using copy and paste. Make sure the .jar file is placed directly inside the mods folder and not inside any subfolder. Do not extract or unzip the file under any circumstances. If you have other Forge mods for Minecraft 1.12.2, they can coexist in the same mods folder alongside Jenny Mod. However, if you experience any issues later, try removing other mods temporarily to isolate potential conflicts.
Open the Minecraft Launcher application on your computer. In the bottom-left corner of the launcher window, you will find a dropdown menu for selecting your game profile. Click on it and select the profile labeled "Forge" or "forge-1.12.2" from the list of available profiles. If you do not see a Forge profile in the dropdown, it means Forge was not installed correctly and you should go back to step one and repeat the Forge installation process. Once the Forge profile is selected, click the large green Play button to launch Minecraft. The first launch after installing mods may take longer than usual because Forge needs to initialize and load all mod files.
Once Minecraft has fully loaded and you reach the main menu screen, click the "Mods" button to verify that Jenny Mod appears in the list of loaded mods. If it is listed, the installation was successful. Now create a new singleplayer world in Creative Mode for the best experience, as this gives you full access to all items and abilities needed to interact with Jenny Mod features. Once inside the world, you can interact with Jenny and the other characters that the mod introduces. Explore your world to discover all the unique interactions, dialogue options, and gameplay features that make Jenny Mod one of the most popular Minecraft companion mods available.
Jenny Mod is also available for Minecraft Bedrock Edition, which runs on Windows, Android, and iOS devices. The Bedrock version uses the built-in addon system with .mcpack files, making the installation process straightforward without needing any external mod loaders. Follow the steps below to get Jenny Mod running on your Bedrock Edition device.
Download both the Jenny Mod behavior pack and texture pack for Minecraft Bedrock Edition using the buttons below. You need both files for the mod to function correctly. Save them to a location you can easily access on your device. On Android, the files will typically save to your default Downloads folder. On iOS, the files will appear in the Files app or your browser's download manager.
Locate the downloaded .mcpack files on your device and tap or double-click each one. Your operating system should automatically recognize the file type and offer to open it with Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Tap "Open with Minecraft" when prompted. Minecraft will launch and begin importing each addon, displaying a progress notification. Wait for the confirmation message that says the import was successful before proceeding with the next file. On Android, if the file does not open automatically, use your file manager app to navigate to your Downloads folder and tap the .mcpack file. On iOS, open the Files app and use the Share button to select "Open in Minecraft."
After both files have been imported successfully, go to the Minecraft main menu and tap "Play" followed by "Create New" to set up a new world. Configure your preferred game mode, difficulty, and other world settings. We recommend starting in Creative Mode so you have full access to all items and abilities for exploring Jenny Mod features. Enable "Activate Cheats" if you want access to commands for summoning or managing mod entities.
In the world creation screen, scroll down to find the "Resource Packs" and "Behavior Packs" sections. Tap on each section and look for the Jenny Mod packs listed under the "Available" tab. Tap the Jenny Mod resource pack and press "Activate," then do the same for the Jenny Mod behavior pack. Both packs must be activated for the mod to function correctly. You should see them move from the Available tab to the Active tab after activation. If the mod requires experimental gameplay features, you may also need to enable them under the Experiments toggle in the world settings.
Tap "Create" to generate your new world with Jenny Mod active. The world loading process may take slightly longer than usual as Minecraft initializes the addon data and assets. Once the world finishes loading, you should be able to interact with the mod's features immediately. Jenny and other characters added by the mod will spawn naturally in your world or can be summoned using the mod's designated methods. Explore your Minecraft world to discover all the unique NPC interactions, dialogue options, custom animations, and gameplay features that Jenny Mod brings to Bedrock Edition.
Get the most out of your Jenny Mod experience with these helpful tips and best practices from the Minecraft modding community.
Start your first Jenny Mod world in Creative Mode to freely explore all available features, interactions, and characters without any survival limitations or resource gathering requirements.
Always back up your world saves before installing or updating any mod. Copy your saves folder to a separate location so you can restore your progress if anything goes wrong during installation.
Jenny Mod for Java Edition requires Minecraft 1.12.2 and Forge 1.12.2 specifically. Using any other Minecraft version will cause crashes or loading failures. Always verify version compatibility before installing.
Allocate at least 4 GB of RAM to Minecraft when running mods. Open the Launcher, edit your Forge profile, expand More Options, and change -Xmx2G to -Xmx4G in the JVM arguments for better performance.
Check for Jenny Mod updates regularly to benefit from bug fixes, new features, and improved compatibility. Always remove the old version from your mods folder before adding the updated file to avoid conflicts.
Connect with other Jenny Mod players in online communities and forums to share tips, report issues, and discover new ways to enjoy the mod. The community is a great resource for troubleshooting and finding custom configurations.
Running into problems while installing Jenny Mod? Below are solutions to the most frequently reported issues that players encounter during installation.
If you launch Minecraft with Forge but Jenny Mod is not visible in the Mods menu, the most common cause is that the .jar file is not in the correct location. Verify the .jar file is placed directly inside the mods folder and not within a subfolder. Windows sometimes hides file extensions by default, so what appears to be "jenny-mod.jar" might actually be "jenny-mod.jar.zip." Enable file extension visibility in your file explorer settings to check the actual extension. Also confirm you are launching Minecraft with the Forge profile selected in the launcher dropdown, not the standard vanilla Minecraft profile. If everything looks correct, try re-downloading the mod file as the original download may have been incomplete or corrupted.
Crashes on startup are usually caused by a version mismatch between Jenny Mod, Minecraft Forge, and Minecraft itself. Jenny Mod for Java Edition requires Minecraft 1.12.2 and Forge 1.12.2 specifically. Using any other Minecraft version will cause a crash during initialization. Verify that all three components are the correct matching version. Remove all other mods from the mods folder temporarily and test with only Jenny Mod installed. If the game launches successfully, add your other mods back one at a time to identify which one is causing the conflict. Also make sure you have allocated at least 4 GB of RAM by modifying the JVM arguments to include -Xmx4G.
Missing textures usually appear as pink and black checkerboard patterns on character models, or the characters may be completely invisible with only floating items visible. This typically indicates a corrupted or incomplete download of the mod file. Re-download the Jenny Mod .jar file and replace the existing one in your mods folder. If you are using OptiFine alongside Jenny Mod, try disabling the "Fast Render" option in Video Settings under Performance, as this setting can interfere with custom mod textures and models. You can also press F3+T while in-game to force Minecraft to reload all textures and resource packs. Additionally, make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date.
If the .mcpack file does not automatically open with Minecraft Bedrock Edition, first make sure that Minecraft is installed and updated to the latest version on your device. On Android, open your file manager app, navigate to the Downloads folder, and manually tap the .mcpack file, then select Minecraft from the list of available apps. If your browser changed the file extension during download, rename it back to .mcpack. On iOS, open the Files app, locate the downloaded file, and use the Share button to select "Open in Minecraft." If the import process starts but fails midway, try restarting your device and attempting the import again. Ensure you have enough free storage space on your device for the import to complete successfully.
To uninstall Jenny Mod from Java Edition, simply navigate to your .minecraft/mods folder and delete the Jenny Mod .jar file. The next time you launch Minecraft with Forge, the mod will no longer be loaded. Your existing worlds will remain intact but any mod-specific items or entities will be removed. For Bedrock Edition, go to Settings in the Minecraft app, navigate to Storage, and remove the Jenny Mod resource pack and behavior pack from the list. Then edit any worlds that had the packs enabled and deactivate them from the world settings. This will cleanly remove all Jenny Mod content from your Bedrock Edition installation.
Now that you know exactly how to install Jenny Mod on both Java and Bedrock Edition, grab the latest version and start your adventure with unique NPC companions and interactive gameplay features.
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