# How to Install Mods on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server (/docs/ark-survival-evolved/mod-setup)



Adding Mods [#adding-mods]

Step 1: Get the Mod ID [#step-1-get-the-mod-id]

Find the Workshop mod's numeric ID from its Steam Workshop URL (the number at the end).

Step 2: Add to Config [#step-2-add-to-config]

In `GameUserSettings.ini` under `[ServerSettings]`:

```ini
ActiveMods=ModID1,ModID2,ModID3
```

Comma-separated, no spaces. **Leftmost = highest load priority.**

Step 3: Enable Auto-Management [#step-3-enable-auto-management]

Make sure `-automanagedmods` is in your startup parameters (check **Startup** in the panel). This auto-downloads and updates mods.

Step 4: Restart [#step-4-restart]

Restart your server. Mods download automatically on startup.

Important Notes [#important-notes]

* **All players must have the same mods** subscribed on their client
* **Load order matters** — dependencies must load before the mods that need them
* Mod mismatch is the #1 connection issue — if players can't join, check mod versions
* **Total conversion mods** use `-TotalConversionMod=<ModID>` instead of `ActiveMods`

Removing Mods [#removing-mods]

Remove the mod ID from `ActiveMods` and restart. World data from that mod may cause errors — back up first.

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Removing mods that added items/dinos to the world can cause save issues. Always back up before changing mods.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/server-settings)
* [How to Join Your Server](/docs/ark-survival-evolved/join-server)