How to Install Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Install XML modlets, Harmony mods, and overhaul mods on your 7 Days to Die dedicated server.
7 Days to Die supports several types of mods. This guide covers how to install each type on your dedicated server.
Mod Types
| Type | EAC Compatible | Crossplay Compatible | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| XML Modlets | Yes | No | Lightweight XPath patches to game XML files |
| Harmony / C# Mods | No | No | Code mods using the Harmony framework |
| DMT Mods | No | No | Compiled mods using Dead Man's Toolkit |
| Overhaul Mods | No | No | Total conversion mods (Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, etc.) |
⚠️ Important: Any mod — even XML-only — disables crossplay. Mods with DLL files also require EAC to be disabled.
Installing XML Modlets
XML modlets are the simplest type and don't require disabling EAC.
Download the modlet (usually a ZIP file).
Stop your server from Console in the XGamingServer Panel.
Click Files in the sidebar. Navigate to the Mods/ folder (create it if it doesn't exist). Upload and extract the modlet folder.
Common mistake: The folder containing
ModInfo.xmlmust be directly insideMods/. Nested folders won't load.
Start the server. Run version in Console to verify the mod loaded.
Installing Harmony / C# Mods
These mods include .dll files and require EAC to be disabled.
- In
serverconfig.xml, disable EAC:
<property name="EACEnabled" value="false" />- Download and extract the mod
- Upload to
Mods/with the same structure as XML modlets - The mod folder will also contain a
Harmony/subfolder with C# scripts - Restart your server
📝 Note: The
0_TFP_Harmonyfolder inMods/is a vanilla game folder — do not delete it.
Installing Overhaul Mods
Overhaul mods (Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, Ravenhearst, etc.) are large total-conversion mods.
- Disable EAC in
serverconfig.xml - Follow the specific mod's installation guide — each overhaul has its own process
- Upload all mod files to the server
- All players must install the same mod locally — client and server must match exactly
- Restart the server
Do Players Need the Same Mods?
| Mod Type | Players Need It? |
|---|---|
| XML modlets (server-side balance changes) | Usually no — server pushes data |
| XML modlets (new items/blocks/recipes) | Yes |
| Harmony / C# mods | Yes |
| Overhaul mods | Yes — exact same version |
Verifying Installed Mods
Run the version command in the console:
versionThis lists the game version and all loaded mods.
Removing Mods
- Stop the server
- Delete the mod folder from
Mods/ - Restart
⚠️ Warning: Removing mods that added new blocks or items may cause world corruption or missing block errors. Back up your save before removing mods.
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