# How To Install Plugins on Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server (/docs/scp-secret-laboratory/install-plugins)



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SCP: Secret Laboratory supports plugins through the EXILED framework, which allows you to add custom features, game modes, and quality-of-life improvements to your server.

Installing EXILED [#installing-exiled]

Before installing plugins, you need the EXILED framework installed on your server.

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    Open the XGamingServer Panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
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    Stop Your Server [#2-stop-your-server]

    Make sure your server is **stopped** before installing EXILED.
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    Check for EXILED [#3-check-for-exiled]

    In the sidebar, click **Files** and check if the `EXILED` folder already exists in your server directory. If EXILED is pre-installed, skip to the **Installing Plugins** section below.
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    Install EXILED [#4-install-exiled]

    If EXILED is not installed, download the latest EXILED release from the [EXILED GitHub repository](https://github.com/Exiled-Team/EXILED). Upload the EXILED files to your server following the framework's installation instructions.
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    Start and Stop the Server [#5-start-and-stop-the-server]

    Start your server once to let EXILED generate its configuration files and directory structure, then stop it again.
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Installing Plugins [#installing-plugins]

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    Download Plugins [#1-download-plugins]

    Find plugins you want to install. Common sources include:

    * [EXILED Plugins on GitHub](https://github.com/Exiled-Team)
    * Community Discord servers
    * The SCP:SL modding community

    Make sure the plugin is compatible with your version of EXILED and SCP:SL.
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    Open Files [#2-open-files]

    In the sidebar, click **Files**.
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    Navigate to the Plugins Folder [#3-navigate-to-the-plugins-folder]

    Navigate to the EXILED plugins directory, typically located at `.config/EXILED/Plugins/` or a similar path.
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    Upload the Plugin [#4-upload-the-plugin]

    Click **Upload** and upload the plugin `.dll` file to the plugins directory.
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    Start Your Server [#5-start-your-server]

    Click **Start** to launch your server with the plugin loaded.
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    Configure the Plugin [#6-configure-the-plugin]

    Many plugins generate a configuration file in the EXILED configs directory after the first server start. Check `.config/EXILED/Configs/` for plugin configuration files and adjust settings as needed.
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    Verify the Plugin [#7-verify-the-plugin]

    Check the **Console** in the panel to verify the plugin loaded successfully. Look for messages indicating the plugin was enabled.
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Removing Plugins [#removing-plugins]

To remove a plugin, simply delete its `.dll` file from the plugins directory and restart your server.

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Only install plugins from trusted sources. Incompatible or malicious plugins can cause server crashes or security issues. Always check plugin compatibility with your EXILED and game version.

> 💡 **Tip:** Keep your EXILED framework and plugins up to date. Game updates can break plugin compatibility, so check for plugin updates after each SCP:SL update.