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Installing Mods & Plugins

Add mods and plugins to your game server for a custom experience.

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Installing Mods & Plugins

Mod Support by Game

GameMod Frameworks
MinecraftForge, Fabric, Paper, Spigot, Purpur
ARKSteam Workshop, Custom Maps
RustOxide/uMod
ValheimValheim Plus, BepInEx, Thunderstore
TerrariatModLoader
Garry's ModSteam Workshop
Other gamesVaries - check game-specific docs

Installation Methods

Method 1: Control Panel (Recommended)

  • Open your game server in the control panel
  • Navigate to the Files section
  • Upload mod files to the appropriate directory
  • Restart your server

    • Method 2: SFTP

  • Connect via SFTP using your panel credentials
  • Navigate to the mods/plugins folder
  • Upload your mod files
  • Restart the server from the control panel

    • Method 3: Steam Workshop (supported games)

  • Find the mod's Workshop ID
  • Add it to your server's startup configuration
  • Restart - the mod downloads automatically

    • Important Notes

  • Always back up your world/save before installing mods
  • Check mod compatibility with your game version
  • Some mods require clients to have matching versions
  • Heavy modpacks may require a higher-tier plan for performance
    • modspluginsworkshopforgeoxide