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# How to Install Mods on a Windrose Server

How to install mods on a Windrose server is part of the wider modding ecosystem for a Windrose server, especially on a Windrose dedicated server, where mods are used to expand and customize the base game. This allows servers to introduce new content, adjust mechanics, and enhance gameplay beyond the default experience. In multiplayer environments, mods play a key role in shaping unique playstyles and community-driven content, making each server feel different depending on the mods selected and the overall setup.



## To Add Mods

* Open your [Apollo Panel](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* Stop the server.

* Go to the **Files** tab.

* Navigate to the following directory: `R5/Content/Paks`

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/11ffe9ca-e490-4a8c-a0f6-1567e1ea3d36.png)

* Create a new directory named `~mods`

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/a10eb111-1edd-4bba-8797-f7d41f691c6e.png)

* Upload the `.pak` files into the `~mods` folder.

* Start the server.