# How to Add Mods to Your Valheim Server

**Prerequisites**

1. **Latest Version of Valheim and Valheim Plus Mod**
   * Ensure both your game and the Valheim Plus Mod are updated to the latest versions.
2. **Valheim Plus Mod Server**
   * By default, servers are set to Vanilla. Open a support ticket to request a server-type change to Valheim Plus Mod.

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**Downloading Mods from Nexus Mods**

1. Visit the [Nexus Mods website](https://www.nexusmods.com).
2. Search for and locate the desired mod.
3. Go to the **Files** tab and select the latest version of the mod.
4. Click **Manual Download** and follow the instructions to complete the download process:
   * Click **Slow Download** unless you have a premium account.
   * Save the mod file to your preferred location on your PC.

**Note:**

* Check for dependencies listed on the mod page and download them as well.
* If the mod is compressed, extract the contents to locate the `.dll` file.

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**Installing Mods on Your Server**

1. **Access the File Manager**
   * Log in to the server’s control panel.
   * Select your server and navigate to the **File Manager** tab.
2. **Upload the Mod**
   * Go to the folder:\
     `BepInEx -> Plugins`
   * Drag and drop the mod’s `.dll` file into the **Plugins** folder in the browser.
3. **Restart the Server**
   * Restart the server to apply the mod.

**Note:** Ensure the mod ends with the `.dll` extension for it to function properly.

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**Important Considerations**

* **Client and Server Sync:**
  * The mods must be installed on both the server and your client.
  * Mismatched mods can prevent login or cause gameplay issues.