Conan Exiles Mod Installation Guide

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This guide explains how to install, configure, and manage mods on your Conan Exiles dedicated server hosted at Legion Hosting. For initial server configuration, see the Conan Exiles Server Setup Guide.

Step 1 — Get the Mod Files

Conan Exiles mods are distributed via the Steam Workshop. To install mods on your server, you need the mod's .pak file. There are two ways to obtain it:

From your local game: Subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop, then copy the .pak file from your local Conan Exiles installation folder.
Using SteamCMD: Download mod files directly via SteamCMD without needing a full game installation.

Mod .pak files are typically located in your local game's steamapps/workshop/content/440900/ folder, organized by Workshop ID.

Step 2 — Upload the Mod File

Upload the .pak file(s) to your server's mods folder:

ConanSandbox/Mods/

Upload mod files via SFTP — see our SFTP upload guide for step-by-step instructions. You can also use the GPanel file manager at gpanel.legionhosting.net.

Stop your server before adding or removing mod files. Changes made while the server is running may not take effect or could cause instability.

Step 3 — Edit modlist.txt

Create or edit the mod list file at:

ConanSandbox/Mods/modlist.txt

Each line must be the filename of a .pak file. Example:

Pippi.pak
LBPR_Mod.pak
AoC.pak

Mod load order matters. Mods are loaded top to bottom. If two mods modify the same game asset, the one listed later wins. Incorrect load order is the most common cause of mod-related crashes.

Recommended Load Order

As a general rule, arrange your modlist.txt in this order:

Position	Mod Type	Examples
First (top)	Utility and framework mods	Pippi, Emberlight
Middle	Content mods (new items, buildings, crafting)	LBPR, Fashionist, Northern Timber
Last (bottom)	Overhaul mods (total conversions, major game changes)	Age of Calamitous, Savage Wilds map

If you are unsure about load order for a specific mod, check the mod's Steam Workshop page — most authors include load order instructions in the description.

Step 4 — Players Must Have the Same Mods

Players must subscribe to and enable the exact same mods in the same order as the server. The game will display the server's required mod list when connecting and will offer to auto-subscribe if the player is missing any mods.

Tip: Share your mod list with players so they can subscribe before attempting to connect. This avoids long download waits during connection.

Updating Mods

To update a mod to a newer version:

Stop your server from GPanel.
Download the updated .pak file from the Steam Workshop (re-download it or copy it from your local game after Steam updates it).
Upload the new .pak file to ConanSandbox/Mods/, overwriting the old version.
Start your server.

Players will also need to update their local mod files — Steam Workshop handles this automatically if they are subscribed.

Removing Mods

Removing mods that add items or buildings can cause issues. Any placed items or structures from a removed mod will disappear, and the server may generate errors in the log. Always warn your players before removing content mods.

Stop your server from GPanel.
Delete the .pak file from ConanSandbox/Mods/.
Remove the corresponding line from modlist.txt.
Start your server.

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