Eco Server – Installing and Managing Mods

This guide shows you step by step how to install and manage mods on your Eco server. Eco has a growing modding community – from new structures to gameplay adjustments to quality-of-life improvements.

How Do Eco Mods Work?

Eco mods are stored as DLL files in the Mods/ folder of your server. Unlike games with Steam Workshop, Eco mods are downloaded manually and placed in this folder. The server loads them automatically on startup. Players joining your server automatically download the mods – they don't need to install anything manually.

Step 1: Find and Download Mods

The central hub for Eco mods is the official Eco website and community platforms:

• Eco Mod.io: The official modding platform for Eco
• Eco Discord: Many mods are shared and discussed on the Discord server
• GitHub: Many developers publish their mods on GitHub

Step 2: Upload Mods to the Server

1. Stop your server (via the server manager or console)
2. Navigate to the Mods/ folder in your server directory
3. Copy the downloaded DLL files into this folder
4. Restart the server – the mods are loaded automatically

Step 3: Configure Mods in the Server Manager

After restarting, the mods appear in the Eco Server Manager under the Plugins tab:

1. Open the Server Manager
2. Go to the Plugins tab
3. Enable the desired mods by checking them
4. Configure the mods via their own settings (usually in the Configs/ folder)
5. Save the configuration via File → Save

The Most Important Eco Mods

Keeping Mods Up to Date

• Regularly check the sources for new versions
• Download the new DLL files
• Stop the server, replace the old DLLs in the Mods/ folder
• Restart the server
• Back up your Storage/ and Configs/ folders before each update

Common Problems

Server won't start after mod installation:

• Check if the mod is compatible with your Eco version
• Temporarily remove faulty mods from the Mods/ folder for testing
• Check server logs: Logs/ folder in the server directory

Players cannot join ("Mod mismatch"):

• All players must have the same mods – Eco synchronizes them when connecting
• Players need to rejoin the server when mods change

Mod doesn't appear in the Server Manager:

• Check if the DLL file is in the Mods/ folder
• Completely restart the server (not just reload the world)
• Check server logs for error messages when loading the mod

Quick Checklist

1. Mods downloaded from a trusted source
2. DLL files copied to the Mods/ folder
3. Server restarted
4. Mods enabled in Server Manager under Plugins
5. Configuration saved (File → Save)
6. Players joined and mods tested