What Is an Addon?

Addons are UI (User Interface) Modifications. Some enhance the game with functions, others are strictly cosmetic with added functionality. Sooner or later, you may want to install an addon to enhance your game and role-playing. This is how you “add” an Addon:

Installing An Addon:
Find the World of Warcraft program folder in your Program Files Folder (Can ge navigated from your “My Computer” area. Look for the Interface folder and open it to reveal the Addons folder.

Copy the addon’s folder to the Addons folder, checking the folder first in case it has an extra folder. You can then access the Addon in game, just remember to check your Addons button in the bottom left of the Character’s Login Screen.

Your Roadmap (Windows):
C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft\Interface\AddOns

Your Roadmap (Mac):
“Name of HD”\Applications\World of Warcraft\Interface\AddOns

Note: Some Addons will need to be updated after a game update (patch). Please make note of it and visit the download site of choice to check the Addon version.

Addon Resources:
ui.worldofwar.net
curse-gaming.com
World of Warcraft UI and Macro Forum
wowinterface.com
CT Mod

Remember that Spyware can be found in some Addons, so be careful in installing Addons that you are leary of. Sometimes it’s Gamer Beware on them, but check the forums and sites and look before you leap.

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