# How To Install Mods on Your Don't Starve Together Server (/docs/dont-starve-together/install-mods)



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Don't Starve Together supports Steam Workshop mods that can add new characters, items, world generation options, and quality-of-life improvements. Here is how to install them on your server.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Find Mods on the Steam Workshop [#find-mods-on-the-steam-workshop]

    Browse the [Steam Workshop for Don't Starve Together](https://steamcommunity.com/app/322330/workshop/) and find the mods you want. Copy the **Workshop ID** from each mod's URL (the number at the end of the URL).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open Files [#open-files]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Don't Starve Together server. In the sidebar, click **Files**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Edit dedicated_server_mods_setup.lua [#edit-dedicated_server_mods_setuplua]

    Navigate to the `mods/` directory and open `dedicated_server_mods_setup.lua`. Add a line for each mod you want to download:

    ```lua
    ServerModSetup("workshop-123456789")
    ServerModSetup("workshop-987654321")
    ```

    Replace the numbers with the actual Workshop IDs.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enable the Mods [#enable-the-mods]

    Navigate to the cluster directory (e.g., `DoNotStarveTogether/Cluster_1/Master/`) and open `modoverrides.lua`. Add configuration for each mod:

    ```lua
    return {
      ["workshop-123456789"] = { enabled = true },
      ["workshop-987654321"] = {
        enabled = true,
        configuration_options = {
          -- mod-specific options go here
        }
      },
    }
    ```

    > **Note:** If `modoverrides.lua` does not exist, create it. Make sure to add the same entries for the `Caves/` shard folder if you want mods to work in caves too.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart Your Server [#restart-your-server]

    Go to **Console** and restart your server. The mods will be downloaded and activated during startup.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Players connecting to your server must have the same mods installed. Don't Starve Together will automatically prompt players to download required mods when they try to join.

> 💡 **Tip:** Some popular mods include **Global Positions** (shows all players on the map), **Combined Status** (displays detailed character stats), and **Geometric Placement** (snap-to-grid building).