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How to Install Mods on a The Bus Server

The Bus supports mods via the Steam Workshop. Mods are placed in the mods folder on the server.

Tip

You can find mods for The Bus on the Steam Workshop.

How to install mods

  1. Download mod
    Open the Steam Workshop for The Bus and subscribe to the desired mods. The mods can then be found in the following folder:

    SteamLibrary/steamapps/workshop/content/491540/
    SteamLibrary/steamapps/workshop/content/491540/
  2. Upload mod
    Connect to your server via SFTP and upload the mod files to the TheBus/Mods/ folder.

  3. Restart server
    Restart your server so the mods are loaded.

Tip

Use the maplist command in the server console to check if map mods have been detected correctly.

Mod Types

Pay attention to the mod type labels, as they determine where the mod needs to be installed:

TypeDescription
Client and ServerMust be installed on both the server and all players
Client onlyNormally only required on the player's side – however, if the mod is installed on the server, all players must install it too
Server onlyOnly required on the server and is deactivated for players

Important

Compatible mods are automatically activated on the server. Make sure all players have installed the required client mods, otherwise they won't be able to join.