---
title: "Installing Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server"
description: "Guide on how to add mods to 7D2D"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/192-installing-mods-on-your-7-days-to-die-server
collection: "7 Days to Die"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Installing Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server

Guide on how to add mods to 7D2D

Mods are a fantastic way to enhance your **7 Days to Die** experience - from adding new blocks and items to completely changing game mechanics. Since **7 Days to Die** supports mods natively, installing them is quick and straightforward on both your local game and your **ChipHead** server.

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### Downloading Your Mods

You can find and download mods from trusted websites such as [7daystodiemods.com](https://7daystodiemods.com).

1.  Locate the mod you’d like to install and make sure it matches your **game version**.
    
2.  Download the mod.
    
3.  Once downloaded, **unzip** the file to extract the mod folder. Inside, you should see a file called **ModInfo.xml**.
    

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### Installing Mods Locally 💻

Before joining a modded server, you’ll need to install the same mods on your own game.

1.  Close **7 Days to Die** if it’s running.
    
2.  Select **7 Days to Die** in your **Steam Library** and click on settings (cogwheel) → select **Manage > Browse local files**.
    
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3.  Inside your game directory, create a folder named **Mods** (if it doesn’t already exist).
    
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4.  Copy your extracted mod folder into this **Mods** folder.
    
    -   Your directory should look like this:  
        `7 Days To Die/Mods/[ModName]/ModInfo.xml`
        
5.  Launch the game - your mods will now automatically load!
    

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### Installing Mods on Your ChipHead Server ⚙

To install mods on your **ChipHead** server:

1.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel** and **stop** your server.
    
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2.  Go to the **Files** tab.
    
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3.  If it doesn’t exist already, create a folder named **Mods** and open it.
    
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4.  Upload your extracted mod folder here.
    
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    -   The file path should look like:  
        `Mods/[ModName]/ModInfo.xml`
        
5.  **Start your server** again and wait for it to load.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613134749_6430.webp)
    

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> **Success:** **That’s it!** Your **7 Days to Die** server will now load all installed mods at startup. Enjoy your custom gameplay experience and get creative with your modded world on **ChipHead**!