Installing mods on a Conan Exiles server provides a powerful way to expand the core game with custom assets, mechanics, and visual improvements. These community-created additions allow server owners to tailor the survival experience by adding new building pieces or adjusting difficulty levels to suit a specific playstyle. Strategic mod selection creates a unique environment that keeps veteran players engaged and helps a community stand out among other active servers.
Requirement: Some mods require a specific load order. Learn how to change the mod load order here.
Note: Adding mods can potentially corrupt existing save files. Check the mod description on Steam to verify save compatibility.
How to Install Mods on a Conan Exiles Server
1. From the Steam library, choose Conan Exiles.
2. Select Workshop.
3. Scroll down and choose the See all button.
4. Subscribe to a mod.
5. Copy the desired Workshop ID.
The ID can also be found at the end of the URL in the address bar.
6. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
7. Stop the server.
8. Go to the Mods tab.
9. In the Steam Workshop Installer field, paste the Workshop ID from step 5 and press Install. This may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the mod.
10. Start the server.
How to Install Mods on a Conan Exiles Server (Manual)
1. From the Steam library, choose Conan Exiles.
2. Select Workshop.
3. Scroll down and choose the See all button.
4. Subscribe to a mod.
5. Copy the desired Workshop ID.
The ID can also be found at the end of the URL in the address bar.
6. From Conan Exiles on Steam, choose Manage and select Browse Local Files.
7. Find the following directory: steamapps\workshop\content\440900\[Workshop ID]
8. Minimize the folder to use later in the tutorial.
9. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
10. Stop the server.
11. Log in to the server with an SFTP. Learn how to here.
12. Find the following directory: ConanSandbox/Mods/
13. Drag and drop the .pak file from the Workshop folder in step 8.
14. Return to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
15. Go to the Files tab.
16. Find the following directory: /home/container/ConanSandbox/Mods
17. Open the modlist.txt file.
If it does not yet exist, select Create and choose Create File.
18. Input the .pak filename of the mod, starting with an asterisk.
Example: *ModName.pak
19. Press the Save button.
If creating a new file, choose Create File and save as modlist.txt.
20. Start the server.