How to Install Mods on Your 7D2D Server
Learn how to install mods on your 7 Days to Die dedicated server and game client, including how to disable EAC.
Modding is a great way to breathe new life into 7 Days to Die. Whether you want quality-of-life improvements, new weapons, overhaul mods, or entirely new gameplay mechanics, this guide covers how to install mods on both your server and your local game client.
Downloading Mods
Mods can be found on sites such as Nexus Mods. Once downloaded, extract the mod archive so you have the mod folder ready to upload.
⚠️ Warning: Always make sure the mod you are installing is compatible with your server's 7 Days to Die version. Mismatched versions can cause crashes or prevent the server from starting.
Installing Mods on Your Server
Open the panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your 7 Days to Die server.
Open Files
In the sidebar, click Files.
Upload the mod via SFTP
Using an SFTP client, upload the extracted mod folder into the /Mods/ directory. Each mod should have its own folder containing a modinfo.xml file. Your folder structure should look like this:
Mods/
mod1/
modinfo.xml
...
mod2/
modinfo.xml
...Restart your server
Go back to Dashboard and restart your server.
💡 Tip: Type
versioninto the server Console to verify your server version and see which mods are loaded.
Installing Mods Locally on Your PC
Most mods need to be installed on both the server and your game client. Mods that explicitly say "server-side only" do not need to be installed locally.
Navigate to your game files
In Steam, go to Library, right-click 7 Days to Die, select Manage, then click Browse Local Files.
Create the Mods folder
If a Mods folder does not already exist, create one in the game's root directory.
Add the mod
Extract the mod folder into /Mods/[ModName]. Each mod should be its own folder containing modinfo.xml and its related files:
Mods/
mod1/
modinfo.xml
...
mod2/
modinfo.xml
...📝 Note: Only place the folder that directly contains
modinfo.xml. Do not nest it inside an extra folder.
Disabling EAC Anti-Cheat
Many mods require Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) to be disabled on both your game client and server. The mod description will usually tell you if this is necessary.
Disabling EAC for Your Game Client
- Open Steam and go to Library.
- Click Play on 7 Days to Die.
- Select Launch game without EAC from the launch prompt.
If you do not see a launch prompt, re-enable it:
- Right-click 7 Days to Die in Steam and select Properties.
- Under General, find Selected Launch Option and set it to Ask when starting game.
- Click Play and choose Launch game without EAC.
Disabling EAC for Your 7 Days to Die Server
Open the panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your 7 Days to Die server.
Navigate to Startup
In the sidebar, click Startup.
Disable EAC
Under Advanced, set EAC (Easy Anti Cheat) to False.
Restart your server
Go back to Dashboard and restart your server.
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