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title: "How to install mods for Conan Exiles"
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# How to install mods for Conan Exiles

This guide covers installing mods on your Conan Exiles server. For first boot and connecting, see [Getting started with your Conan Exiles server](/knowledge-base/conan-exiles/getting-started-with-your-server/).

> [!NOTE] Conan Exiles Enhanced (Unreal Engine 5)
> Funcom shipped **Conan Exiles Enhanced** on **5 May 2026** — a free upgrade rebuilding the game on Unreal Engine 5. Mods published before that date were built against the Unreal Engine 4 client, so check a mod's Workshop page for an Enhanced-compatible version before installing it.

Conan Exiles has a strong workshop at `steamcommunity.com/app/440900/workshop/`.

## Step 1: Subscribe and Find IDs

For each mod, note the Workshop ID from the URL.

## Step 2: Upload Mods

Conan Exiles mods are `.pak` files. The simplest install path:

1. Subscribe to the mod in your local Steam.

2. Find the mod files at `Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\440900\<WorkshopID>\`.

3. Upload the `.pak` file to your server's `ConanSandbox/Mods/` folder via SFTP.

## Step 3: Add to modlist.txt

Create or edit `ConanSandbox/Mods/modlist.txt`:

```text title="modlist.txt"
*\ConanSandbox\Mods\Pippi.pak
*\ConanSandbox\Mods\LBPR.pak
*\ConanSandbox\Mods\AgeOfCalamitous.pak
```

> [!IMPORTANT] Check each mod's recommended order
> The order matters; some mods need to load before others. The mod authors usually document the recommended order.

## Step 4: Restart

The server loads mods on boot.

> [!IMPORTANT] Clients need the same mods
> Players must subscribe to the same mods on their client.

## Popular Mods

- **Pippi**: All-in-one admin and roleplay tool. Currency system, GUI, custom server commands. Almost universally installed
- **Less Building Placement Restrictions (LBPR)**: Removes placement restrictions
- **Age of Calamitous**: Massive medieval-themed content overhaul
- **Emberlight**: Adds new weapons and items
- **Endgame Extended Weapon Arsenal (EEWA)**: Adds endgame content
- **Hosav's Custom UI**: Better UI
- **Improved Quality of Life**: General QoL tweaks
- **Tot! Better Map**: Improved map and waypoints
- **Stack Sizes Increased**: Larger item stacks
- **Better Thralls**: Thrall management improvements

## What to Read Next

- [Getting started with your Conan Exiles server](/knowledge-base/conan-exiles/getting-started-with-your-server/) for first boot and the basics
- [Conan Exiles Configuration](/knowledge-base/conan-exiles/configuration-overview/)
- [Conan Exiles Admin Mode](/knowledge-base/conan-exiles/how-to-add-admins-and-commands/)

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