How to Install Mods on Your Barotrauma Server

You can install Steam Workshop mods on your server to enhance the gameplay experience.

Download mods

1. Subscribe in Steam Workshop
   Open the Steam Workshop for Barotrauma and subscribe to the desired mods.

2. Launch the game
   Launch Barotrauma on your PC so the mods are downloaded.

3. Find mod folders
   The downloaded mods can be found on your PC at:

   %LocalAppData%/Daedalic Entertainment GmbH/Barotrauma/WorkshopMods/Installed
   

   Each mod is stored in a folder with a numeric ID.

Upload mods to the server

1. Stop the server
   Stop your server via the dashboard.

2. Connect via SFTP
   Connect to your server via SFTP.

3. Upload mods
   Upload the mod folders to the following directory:

   /LocalMods/
   

Enable mods

1. Open config_player.xml
   Open the file config_player.xml in the root directory of your server.

2. Add mod entries
   Add an entry for each mod within the <regularpackages> section:

   <regularpackages>
     ...
     <package path="LocalMods/ModName/filelist.xml" enabled="true"/>
   </regularpackages>
   

   Replace ModName with the name of the mod folder. For multiple mods, simply add multiple entries:

   <regularpackages>
     ...
     <package path="LocalMods/HaloWeapons/filelist.xml" enabled="true"/>
     <package path="LocalMods/MoreMonsters/filelist.xml" enabled="true"/>
   </regularpackages>
   

3. Start the server
   Save the file and start your server.