AutoInstallMods
Games with One-Click Mod Installation via Steam Workshop
At XLGAMES.GG, several games support automatic one-click mod installation directly through the server control panel.
You don't need to download mods manually, upload files via FTP, or add mods to the server's startup parameters. All necessary steps are handled automatically.
Additionally, installed mods are automatically updated whenever new versions become available on Steam Workshop.
List of Games Supporting One-Click Mod Installation
Currently, automatic mod installation through Steam Workshop is available for the following games:
- ARK: Survival Evolved
- Arma 3
- Barotrauma
- Conan Exiles
- DayZ Standalone
- Myth of Empires
- Project Zomboid
- Soulmask
- Space Engineers
- Squad
For all the games listed above, mods can be installed through the "Steam Workshop" tab in the XLGAMES.GG game server control panel.
How to Install Mods via Steam Workshop
Installing mods takes just a few steps:
- Open your game server control panel.
- Go to the "Steam Workshop" tab.
- Find the mod you want by its name or Steam Workshop ID.
- Click "Add" next to the desired mod.
- Once you've added all the required mods, click "Install Added Mods".
- Wait for the installation to finish.
The control panel will automatically download and install the selected mods.
For games that require additional installation steps, such as placing keys in specific folders or adding mods to startup parameters, these actions are also handled automatically.
Important: installing a large number of mods simultaneously, especially large mods, is not recommended. It is better to install them in smaller batches.
Automatic Mod Updates
All mods installed through the "Steam Workshop" tab are automatically updated by default whenever new versions are released on Steam.
You don't need to manually check mod pages or install updates yourself.
How Automatic Updates Work
When your game server is running and an update becomes available for an installed mod, the system automatically performs the following actions:
- Detects that a new version of an installed mod is available on Steam Workshop.
- Sends an in-game chat notification to connected players.
- Warns players about the upcoming server shutdown for the update.
- Shuts down the game server.
- Downloads and installs the mod update.
- Automatically starts the server again after the update is complete.
This way, players are notified in advance, and administrators don't need to manually stop the server, update mods, or start it again.
Important: automatic updates with player notifications work while the game server is running. If the server is offline, this automatic update process will not be triggered.
In-Game Mod Update Notifications
Before an automatic mod update, players receive notifications directly in the in-game chat.
Warnings are sent:
- 5 minutes before the server shuts down
- 4 minutes before shutdown
- 3 minutes before shutdown
- 2 minutes before shutdown
- 1 minute before shutdown
The notification indicates that the server will shut down to update a specific mod.
This gives players time to prepare for the upcoming restart.
Once the update is complete, the server automatically starts again.
Can I Disable Automatic Updates for a Specific Mod?
Yes. If you don't want a particular mod to update automatically when a new version is released, you can change this setting in the "Steam Workshop" tab.
Find the mod in your installed mods list and click the "Do Not Update Mod" button.
After that, the selected mod will no longer update automatically when new versions are released.
This can be useful, for example, when:
- a new mod version contains bugs
- the update is incompatible with other installed mods
- you want to test the update before applying it
- your mod collection requires a specific version
Upcoming uMod Plugin Support for Rust
XLGAMES.GG plans to introduce automatic one-click installation of uMod plugins for Rust servers.
This feature will allow users to install supported plugins directly through the control panel without manually downloading and uploading files via FTP.
Important: automatic one-click installation of uMod plugins for Rust is not currently supported. This feature is planned for a future control panel update.
Until automatic installation becomes available, Rust plugins must be installed manually using a plugin loader supported by the server.
How to Install Mods for Other Games
If your game is not listed above, automatic mod installation through the "Steam Workshop" tab is not currently available for that game.
However, this does not necessarily mean that mods cannot be installed.
If the game supports manual mod installation, you can upload the required files to your server using FTP.
Depending on the game, you may need to:
- download the mod from the developer's website or another source
- connect to your server via FTP
- upload the mod files to the appropriate folder
- modify configuration files if necessary
- restart your game server
Please note: the installation process varies depending on the game. Some games require additional steps, while others may not support user-created modifications at all.
How to Connect to Your Server via FTP
At XLGAMES.GG, customers are provided with FTP access to their game server files.
If you need to install a mod manually, upload files, or modify configuration files, follow our guide:
How to Connect to Your Server via FTP
Where to Find Mod Installation Guides for Other Games
Our knowledge base contains detailed guides covering game server configuration, mod installation, server files, and other features.
Separate mod installation instructions are available for most supported games.
Open the XLGAMES.GG documentation homepage and select your game:
XLGAMES.GG Knowledge Base — Game Server Guides
Important Information
- Automatic mod installation through Steam Workshop is supported for the games listed above.
- Mods are installed through the "Steam Workshop" tab in the control panel.
- You can search for mods by name or Steam Workshop ID.
- Mods installed through Steam Workshop are automatically updated.
- Before an automatic update, players receive notifications directly in the in-game chat.
- After mods are updated, the server automatically starts again.
- Automatic updates can be disabled for individual mods if necessary.
- One-click uMod plugin installation for Rust is planned but not yet available.
- For other games that support mods, manual installation via FTP is available.