Where Does 7 Days to Die Store Mods?
Where 7 Days to Die keeps mods and world saves on Windows and Linux for backup and servers.
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7 Days to Die mods live in a Mods folder inside the install: one directory per mod with XML configs inside. World saves with bases and characters sit in the Saves tree apart, so back up both halves.
Dedicated servers need identical mod lists to joining clients, which the log verifies at connect. Alpha updates break mods regularly, so pin working sets before upgrading. Copy with everything stopped for consistent restores.
Where 7 Days to Die stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Mods
One folder per mod in Mods with XML configs inside. Worlds live in Saves apart. Servers and clients need matching lists.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/7 Days To Die/Mods
Same Mods layout under the native Linux install. Replace the library parent with your own path. Server files mirror the client tree.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install 7 Days to Die mods?
Drop the mod folder into the Mods directory so each sits in its own folder. The game loads every entry on launch. Restart and read the log for errors after alpha updates.
How do I move a modded server to a new PC?
Copy the whole Mods folder with game and server stopped, plus the Saves directory for worlds and characters. Mods travel in Mods, progress in Saves. Match versions on the new machine.
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