How do I install mods/plugins?

Method 1: Mods tab (easiest, on supported games)

  1. Log in to the Unified Panel and open your game server
  2. Open the "Mods" tab. It appears only for games that support it
  3. Install a mod framework if the game needs one, then search for and install mods or plugins
  4. Restart the server to load them

Method 2: Upload the files yourself

  1. Download the mod or plugin from its official source
  2. Open the "Files" tab, or connect over SFTP (details are in the panel)
  3. Upload it to the right folder, for example:
    • Minecraft: /plugins (Paper, Spigot) or /mods (Forge, Fabric)
    • Rust: /oxide/plugins
    • ARK: /ShooterGame/Content/Mods
  4. Restart your server

Take a backup before installing mods if you have the backup add-on, or download a copy of your files first. Some mods conflict with each other.

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