Adding Mods to Your Server via Pterodactyl

There are two ways to add mods to your server through Pterodactyl:

• Manually via the File Manager
• Automatically via Mod IDs in the Startup settings

Method 1: Manual Upload

Step 1: Download the desired mods

• Find the mods you want to use (e.g. from Steam Workshop for ARK or other sources for Minecraft/Valheim/Rust).
• Download the mod file (.mod, .pak, or .jar depending on the game).

Step 2: Open the File Manager

1. Log in to your Pterodactyl panel.
2. Click on your server.
3. Navigate to Files (File Manager).

Step 3: Upload the mod

• Locate the correct mods folder (varies by game):
• ARK ASA → ShooterGame/Content/Mods/
• Click Upload and select your mod file.

Method 2: Mod IDs via Startup

For ARK servers, you can automatically install mods using Mod IDs.

1. Go to Startup in the panel.
2. Find the field called Mod ID's
3. Add the mod IDs separated by commas, for example:

123456,987654,456789

The server will automatically download and install the mods during startup.

Step 4: Restart your server

• Click Stop and then Start, or use Restart.
• The server will now load the mods on startup.

✅ Done! Your mods have now been successfully added to your server.

Updated on: 09/09/2025