Where do I add mods for my Space Engineers server?

In the element of C:\ZapX-GameServers\space-engineers\data\SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg, with one line per mod containing its mod ID. Stop the server first.

What should I do if a mod doesn't load in my existing world?

Stop the server and add the mod as a separate ModItem in the section of data\Saves\World\Sandbox.sbc. Create a backup first.

Do I need to download the mods myself?

No. When the server starts, it automatically downloads the listed mods from the Steam Workshop.

Space Engineers: Installing Mods

Learn how to add Steam Workshop mods to your Space Engineers server on a VPS → Find out more

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Introduction

Steam Workshop mods let you expand Space Engineers with new blocks, weapons, scripts, and much more. This guide explains how to add mods to your Space Engineers server on a VPS.

Find Mods

You can find many mods in the Space Engineers Workshop. Click a mod to see all the details. If you like it, note down its mod ID. You can find it in your browser's address bar after ?id=.

Add Mods

Your server's mods are listed in the SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg file. If you set up Space Engineers using the Game Server Installer, the file is located at C:\ZapX-GameServers\space-engineers\data\SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg.

Connect to your VPS via Remote Desktop.
Stop the server using the Space Engineers (space-engineers) - Stop shortcut. This saves the world and shuts down the server properly. Changes to the file while the server is running may be lost.
Open C:\ZapX-GameServers\space-engineers\data\SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg with a text editor, such as Notepad++.
Find the <Mods /> or <Mods></Mods> element and add your mods as follows:

xml

<Mods>
  <unsignedLong>12345</unsignedLong>
  <unsignedLong>67890</unsignedLong>
</Mods>

Save the file and start the server using the Space Engineers (space-engineers) - Start shortcut.

Info

Replace 12345 and 67890 with your mods' IDs. To add another mod, add a separate <unsignedLong>...</unsignedLong> line for it.

When the server starts, it automatically downloads the mods from the Steam Workshop. Depending on the number and size of the mods, this may take a while.

Mods in an Existing World

Your world also stores its own mod list in C:\ZapX-GameServers\space-engineers\data\Saves\World\Sandbox.sbc. If a mod doesn't load in your existing world, stop the server and add the mod there in the <Mods> section as a separate ModItem:

xml

<ModItem FriendlyName="Mein Mod">
  <Name>12345.sbm</Name>
  <PublishedFileId>12345</PublishedFileId>
  <PublishedServiceName>Steam</PublishedServiceName>
</ModItem>

Warning

First, create a backup using the Space Engineers (space-engineers) - Backup shortcut. Even a typo in the XML can prevent the world from loading. Some mods only take effect in a newly created world.

Conclusion

Your mods are now running on your Space Engineers server. If a mod causes problems after a game update, try removing it from the list. If you have questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

In the <Mods> element of C:\ZapX-GameServers\space-engineers\data\SpaceEngineers-Dedicated.cfg, with one <unsignedLong> line per mod containing its mod ID. Stop the server first.

On the mod's page in the Space Engineers Workshop, in your browser's address bar after ?id=.

Stop the server and add the mod as a separate ModItem in the <Mods> section of data\Saves\World\Sandbox.sbc. Create a backup first.

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