# How to Install Mods on Your Escape from Tarkov SPT-Fika Server (/docs/escape-from-tarkov/install-mods)





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One of the biggest advantages of SPT is the extensive modding support. You can install server-side mods to change loot, AI, traders, quests, and much more. On XGamingServer you can do this from the **built-in mod installer** in your control panel, or manually via the file manager.

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  **Server mods vs client mods — read this first.** Some SPT-Fika mods install on the **server only**, but many (anything with a BepInEx plugin) must **also be installed by every player** in their own game. Installing a client mod on the server alone does nothing in-game, and "required" mods will block players from connecting if they don't have them. See [Do Fika mods go on the server or the client?](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/server-vs-client-mods) before you install.
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> ⚠️ **Warning:** Only install mods that are compatible with your SPT version. Incompatible mods can crash your server or cause errors. Always check the mod page for version compatibility.

Easiest way: the built-in mod installer [#easiest-way-the-built-in-mod-installer]

In the [panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), open the **Mods** tab. Browse the full SPT mod catalogue from the Forge, search by name, and click **Install** — the server part is installed and applied on the next restart. Mods that also need a client part are flagged so you know to share them with your group ([why](/docs/escape-from-tarkov/server-vs-client-mods)).

<img alt="The built-in SPT-Fika mod installer in the XGamingServer control panel" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />

Installing Server Mods [#installing-server-mods]

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    Download the Mod [#1-download-the-mod]

    Download SPT-compatible server mods from the [SPT Hub](https://hub.sp-tarkov.com/). Make sure the mod version matches your server's SPT version.
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    Stop Your Server [#2-stop-your-server]

    Access the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and `Stop` your server.
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    Upload the Mod [#3-upload-the-mod]

    Go to `Files` and navigate to the `user/mods/` directory. Upload the mod folder here. Each mod should have its own folder inside `user/mods/`.
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    Start Your Server [#4-start-your-server]

    Start your server. Check the `Console` for any errors related to the newly installed mod.

    > 📝 **Note:** Server-side mods only need to be installed on the server. However, some mods also have a client-side component that each player must install in their SPT client's `BepInEx/plugins` folder. Check the mod's documentation for details.
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Removing Mods [#removing-mods]

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    Stop Your Server [#1-stop-your-server]

    Stop your server from the panel.
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    Delete the Mod Folder [#2-delete-the-mod-folder]

    Go to `Files`, navigate to `user/mods/`, and delete the mod's folder.
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    Start Your Server [#3-start-your-server]

    Start your server to confirm the mod has been removed cleanly.

    If you need help with mods, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) and we will assist you.
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