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# Getting Started - tModLoader

Looks like you have purchased a tModLoader Server. Wondering how to get started with your new server? Checkout the guide below to get a basic start on getting your server setup.

# Getting Started with your tModLoader Server

1. First thing you will want to do when you get access to your server is to head over to the "Startup" tab.

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2. Once you get to the Startup tab, there are several options for you to edit and configure to your liking.

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| If you plan on installing mods you can do so with this guide: [How to Add and Enable Mods to your Terraria Server (tModLoader)](/en/article/how-to-add-and-enable-mods-to-your-terraria-server-tmodloader-qen6vw/)

3. Once everything is setup in the Startup tab, restart your server and all changes should be applied and your server is ready to play!

||| Changing the World Size and Difficulty are currently broken due to issues with tModLoader. Please read this article to upload a custom world: [How to upload a Custom Terraria World](/en/article/how-to-upload-a-custom-terraria-world-1bbs10y/)

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