# 7 Days modding help

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### Stop Server

Stop your 7 Days to Die server.
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Prevents issues or corruption during mod installation.,
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Backup your server.

Make a full backup of:
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\> Server install directory (especially /Data and /Mods),
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\> Save data (usually in /Saves or /Worlds),
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Create a "Mods" folder in your server root directory (if it doesn’t exist).

Example path: `C:\7dtd-server\Mods`
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The structure should look like: `C:\7dtd-server\Mods[ModName][mod files]`,
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Download server-side mods from a trusted source.

Recommended sites:
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<https://7daystodiemods.com/>
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<https://community.7daystodie.com/forum/21-mods/>
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Extract each mod's contents into its own subfolder inside the Mods folder.

Each mod must have its own folder under /Mods,
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Example:C:\7dtd-server\Mods\ServerSideZombies\
→ should contain folders like /Config, /Harmony, /Scripts, etc.
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(Optional) Ensure Harmony dependency is included.

Most server-side mods require Harmony.,
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Many mods include it; if not, install it separately:<https://github.com/pardeike/Harmony>
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Start the server.

The game will automatically load any mods in the `/Mods` directory
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Monitor logs for errors.

Use the log output or output\_log.txt to ensure all mods loaded correctly.,
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Errors may indicate missing files or incorrect folder structure.,
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Test functionality in-game.

Join the server and verify that the mods are active.,
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Admin tools, zombie tweaks, or gameplay overhauls should be apparent.,
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Maintain mod updates.

Revisit the mod source pages to download updates.,
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Always stop the server before replacing mod files.
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