Enhancing your BeamNG.drive server with mods can significantly improve the gameplay experience. Using the Game Panel (Pterodactyl), the process of adding mods is streamlined and user-friendly. Here's how to add mods to your BeamNG server using Game Panel.
Step 1: Finding Mods
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Choose mods from reputable sources like the BeamNG.drive forums or trusted modding websites.
Step 2: Downloading Mods
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Download the desired mods, typically available in .zip format.
Step 3: Access Your Server on Game Panel
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Login to your Game Panel dashboard.
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Select your BeamNG.drive server from the list of servers.
Step 4: Uploading Mods
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In the Game Panel, navigate to the 'File Management' section of your server.
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Locate the 'mods' or 'resources' directory within your server files. If it doesn’t exist, you may create it.
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Use the upload function in the File Manager to upload your mod files directly to the server.
Step 5: Configuring Mods
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After uploading, you might need to configure the mods. This can usually be done within the server's settings or a specific configuration file in the File Manager.
Step 6: Restarting the Server
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Go back to the main page of your server on the Game Panel.
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Restart your server to apply the new mods. This can be done using the control buttons in the Game Panel.
Step 7: Verifying Mods
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After the server restarts, join the server to ensure that the mods are working correctly.
Conclusion
With the Game Panel, adding mods to your BeamNG.drive server is a straightforward process. It's important to regularly backup your server files and ensure mod compatibility with your server’s version of BeamNG.drive to maintain a smooth gaming experience.
