How to Add Steam Workshop Mods to Your Avorion Server

How to install and configure Steam Workshop mods on your Avorion dedicated server using modconfig.lua.

Avorion mods are configured via modconfig.lua in your galaxy folder. Workshop mods auto-download on server start.

Adding Mods

  1. Find the mod on the Steam Workshop for Avorion
  2. Copy the Workshop ID from the URL (the number at the end)
  3. Stop your server
  4. In the XGamingServer Panel, click Files
  5. Open modconfig.lua in your galaxy folder
  6. Add the mod to the mods table:
mods = {
    {workshopid = "1819452708"},
    {workshopid = "1751636748"},
}
  1. Save and start your server

modconfig.lua Format

modLocation = ""
forceEnabling = false

mods = {
    {workshopid = "1819452708"},
}

allowed = {
    {id = ""},
}
SettingDescription
modLocationLeave empty for default
forceEnablingtrue = clients must have all mods to join
modsServer-side mods listed by Workshop ID
allowedClient-side only mods (UI mods, etc.)

Auto-Download

  • Workshop mods auto-download on server startup
  • Clients connecting also auto-download required mods without needing to subscribe
  • Mods auto-update when the server restarts

Removing Mods

Delete the mod's {workshopid = "..."} line from modconfig.lua and restart.

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