How do I install mods/plugins?

Game Servers

Updated Jul 6, 2026

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Method 1: File Manager (Easiest)

Log in to the Unified Panel and open your game server
Download the mod/plugin from its official source
Open the "Files" tab and upload it to the appropriate folder
Restart the server to activate

Method 2: SFTP Upload

Download the mod/plugin from official source
Access your server via SFTP (details in the panel)
Upload files to the appropriate folder:
- Minecraft: /plugins or /mods folder
- Rust: /oxide/plugins folder
- ARK: /ShooterGame/Content/Mods
Restart your server

Always backup before installing mods. Some mods may conflict with each other.

SFTP access gives you full control over server files: Get your SFTP credentials from the "Files" section of your server in the Unified Panel Download FileZilla or another SFTP client Create a new connection with: Host: Shown in the panel Port: Shown in the panel (SFTP) Username: From panel Passwo...

Yes! Game servers include automatic backups: Automatic Backups: Your server's world, configs, mods, and plugins are backed up on a schedule — Standard tier plans retain your 7 most recent backups Offsite Storage: Backups are stored offsite, separate from the game host itself Manual Backups: Trigg...

To upload custom maps to your game server: Download the map file from a trusted source Upload it via the panel's file manager, or connect via SFTP (credentials in the panel) Navigate to the maps folder: Minecraft: /world folder (replace existing) Rust: Upload .map file to /server/[servername]/pro...