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# How to install mods on your Ark Survival Evolved server

In this article we'll show you how to install mods on your ark survival server

#### How to install mods on your ark survival evolved server

1. Proceed to the directory **ShooterGame/Content/Mods** and upload the necessary mod files.

| The .mod files can be found by going to where ark is installed on your pc and navigating to ShooterGame/Content/Mods and the .mod files are located there.

2. Once finished, proceed to **ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini**

3. Open the file and look for **[ServerSettings]** - You will need to add a new line under this section called **ActiveMods=** as shown below

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/image_1uhfh7t.png)

4. Finally, you'll need to add the Mod IDs in this line for them to be activated as shown below. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79efd0b48a91800/image_1k4w2n4.png)

5. Save the file and restart the server

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