How to Add Mods to Your 7 Days to Die Server

You can install mods on your server to enhance the gameplay experience.

Warning

Stop your server before adding mods. After a game update, mods may be incompatible and cause crashes.

Download mods
Download the desired mods from Nexus Mods or 7daystodiemods.com.
Stop the server
Stop your server via the dashboard.
Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP.

Upload mods
Extract the mod and upload the mod folder (the one containing ModInfo.xml) to the following directory:

/Mods/

/Mods/

Example

/Mods/
├── MyMod/
│   ├── ModInfo.xml
│   └── Config/
└── AnotherMod/
    ├── ModInfo.xml
    └── Config/

/Mods/
├── MyMod/
│   ├── ModInfo.xml
│   └── Config/
└── AnotherMod/
    ├── ModInfo.xml
    └── Config/

Note

If the Mods folder does not exist yet, create it in the root directory of your server.

Important

All players must have the same mods installed locally to be able to join the server.

How to Add Mods to Your 7 Days to Die Server ​