# Balm Mod Independent Guide > balmmod.com is an independent information website about Balm, a Minecraft Java Edition library mod. The site provides installation, compatibility, troubleshooting and maintenance guides for players, server owners, modpack creators and developers. This website is not the official Balm project and is not affiliated with BlayTheNinth, Twelve Iterations, Mojang or Microsoft. Website content is attributed to balmmod.com; the Balm mod itself is developed by BlayTheNinth. Release-specific compatibility should be checked against the official project requirements. GitHub source archives are not ready-to-install mod JARs. The contact page displays hello@balmmod.com as plain text and does not use a contact form. ## Homepage content Balm Mod - Essential Library for Minecraft Mods Balm Mod is a Minecraft library and dependency mod that provides shared code and APIs for other mods, helping developers maintain compatibility across different mod loaders while reducing duplicate development work. Sections: What is Balm Mod, features, how it works, installation, use cases, download, compatibility, troubleshooting, system requirements, safety, pros and cons, FAQs. ## Website overview - [Balm mod: Enhanced Gameplay and Custom Game Options](https://balmmod.com/): Balm mod adds useful improvements and custom options to your gaming experience, helping you enjoy smoother gameplay and better compatibility across mods. - [Download Balm Mod: versions, Balm Modrinth links, 1.20.1, NeoForge, Balm-forge and 21.11.3 explained, plus troubleshooting.](https://balmmod.com/download.html): Balm Mod download guide for Forge, NeoForge and Fabric with version help and troubleshooting. - [Balm Mod Guides | 27 Minecraft Installation & Support Blogs](https://balmmod.com/guide.html): Explore 27 Balm Mod guides covering Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, downloads, dependency errors, updates, servers and modpack maintenance. ## Blog guides - [What Is Balm Mod and Do You Need It?](https://balmmod.com/guide-what-is-balm-mod.html): Understand Balm's role in a Minecraft installation and how to check whether your mods need it. - [How to Install Balm on Forge](https://balmmod.com/guide-install-balm-forge.html): A practical checklist for adding the correct Balm file to a Forge Minecraft instance. - [How to Install Balm on Fabric](https://balmmod.com/guide-install-balm-fabric.html): Choose a Fabric-compatible Balm release and place it in the correct Minecraft instance. - [How to Install Balm on NeoForge](https://balmmod.com/guide-install-balm-neoforge.html): Follow a version-aware installation checklist for Balm in a NeoForge Minecraft profile. - [How to Choose the Correct Balm Version](https://balmmod.com/guide-choose-correct-balm-version.html): Match Minecraft, mod loader and dependency requirements before choosing a Balm download. - [How to Fix a Missing Balm Dependency Error](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-missing-dependency.html): Check the instance folder, file type and version requirements when Minecraft reports a missing Balm dependency. - [Troubleshooting a Crash After Adding Balm](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-crash-troubleshooting.html): Use a controlled comparison to investigate Minecraft crashes after a dependency change. - [How to Update Balm Without Losing Your Working Setup](https://balmmod.com/guide-update-balm-safely.html): Plan a Balm update with backups, compatible dependencies and a clear rollback path. - [Balm on a Minecraft Server: Installation Checklist](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-client-server-checklist.html): Check server and client mod requirements before deploying a Balm-dependent Minecraft mod. - [A Balm Dependency Checklist for Modpack Creators](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-modpack-checklist.html): Document dependency versions and test a clean installation before sharing a Minecraft modpack. - [Balm JAR vs Source ZIP: Which File Should You Download?](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-jar-vs-source-zip.html): Recognise the difference between installable Balm releases and GitHub source archives. - [Forge, Fabric and NeoForge: Choosing a Balm Build](https://balmmod.com/guide-forge-fabric-neoforge-balm.html): Understand why a Balm download must match the loader used by your Minecraft instance. - [How to Find and Remove Duplicate Balm Files](https://balmmod.com/guide-remove-duplicate-balm-files.html): Inspect duplicate dependency files without deleting the only compatible Balm release. - [How to Write a Useful Balm Bug Report](https://balmmod.com/guide-report-balm-bug.html): Prepare reproducible steps, exact versions and relevant logs for a Minecraft mod issue report. - [Getting Started with Balm as a Mod Developer](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-developer-getting-started.html): Plan a small multi-loader experiment using Balm's official documentation and example projects. ## Website information and policies - [About Us | Independent Balm Mod Guide](https://balmmod.com/about.html): Learn about balmmod.com, an independent Balm Mod guide covering Minecraft loader compatibility, installation basics and official project resources. - [Contact Us | Balm Mod Website Feedback](https://balmmod.com/contact.html): Find information about Balm Mod website feedback, content corrections and project support, including what to include when reporting an issue. - [Disclaimer | Balm Mod Independent Fan Guide](https://balmmod.com/disclaimer.html): Read the Balm Mod website disclaimer covering independent status, Minecraft trademarks, compatibility information and third-party download links. - [Privacy Policy | Balm Mod Website](https://balmmod.com/privacy-policy.html): Learn how the Balm Mod website handles browser requests, Google Fonts, external links and contact information in its current static website setup. - [Terms & Conditions | Balm Mod Website](https://balmmod.com/terms.html): Read the terms for using balmmod.com, including informational content, third-party downloads, project licences and responsible website use. ## Optional - [XML sitemap](https://balmmod.com/sitemap.xml): Canonical URLs of the site pages and guides. - [How to Back Up a Balm Mod Instance](https://balmmod.com/guide-back-up-minecraft-instance.html): Protect your worlds and configuration before changing a Balm-dependent modpack. - [How to Read a Balm Dependency Error](https://balmmod.com/guide-read-balm-dependency-errors.html): Turn a loader dependency message into a clear installation checklist. - [How to Find Your Active Minecraft Mods Folder](https://balmmod.com/guide-find-active-mods-folder.html): Make sure your Balm JAR is installed in the instance you actually launch. - [How to Test a Balm Update Before Playing](https://balmmod.com/guide-test-balm-update.html): Use a copied instance and a small feature checklist to evaluate a dependency update. - [How to Organize Balm Mod Downloads](https://balmmod.com/guide-organize-mod-downloads.html): Separate installed releases, candidate downloads and backups to avoid duplicate libraries. - [How to Share a Useful Modpack Version List](https://balmmod.com/guide-share-modpack-version-list.html): Give other players enough information to reproduce your Balm-dependent setup. - [Balm and Client-Only Mods Explained](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-client-only-mods.html): Understand why dependency placement follows the mod that requests it. - [Balm Mod and Performance: What to Expect](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-performance-expectations.html): Understand the difference between a required library and a performance mod. - [How to Restore a Balm Modpack Backup](https://balmmod.com/guide-restore-balm-modpack-backup.html): Recover the matching files and configuration after an unsuccessful change. - [Balm in Launcher-Managed Modpacks](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-launcher-managed-packs.html): Avoid conflicting manual changes in an instance maintained by a launcher. - [How to Prepare Logs for Balm Troubleshooting](https://balmmod.com/guide-prepare-balm-support-logs.html): Collect a useful report while keeping unrelated personal information private. - [Balm Mod Pre-Install Checklist](https://balmmod.com/guide-balm-pre-install-checklist.html): Check your instance, versions and recovery plan before adding the library.