# Installing a Launcher

As you may or may not know, [GalacticFactory](https://invite.galacticfactory.cc) does not provide support for individuals using the vanilla launcher.

Instead, we recommend people use a third party launcher, such as Prism Launcher or ATLauncher.

This page will guide you through the process of installing these launchers.

### Installing Java
Go to [this link](https://java.galacticfactory.cc) and run the installer it downloads.

_If you are not on Windows you can find a compatible version [here](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/), just make sure you're using JDK 17._

## Launcher Choice
You can decide which of the following launchers you want to use based on personal preference. None of these launchers are necessarily objectively better than another launcher.

### [Installing Prism Launcher](prism-launcher.md)

### [Installing ATLauncher](atlauncher.md)