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# Creating an instance

To create an instance, simply click on the **Add Instance** button on the top menu bar, or right-click an empty area in the middle of the launcher, and select **Create instance**. You can then either create a new instance by selecting your desired Minecraft version and modloader, or import an existing modpack by selecting a mod platform from the sidebar on the left.

![Create Instance Shortcut](/projtlauncher/img/screenshots/projtlauncher_windows_dark_install_custom.png)

## Editing an instance

Once an instance is created, you can right-click it to open a context menu with some basic settings. From this list, select **Edit** to access the edit menu.

![Console Window Version](/projtlauncher/img/screenshots/projtlauncher_windows_dark_console_window_version.png)