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How to Update Mods on Your Vintage Story Server

Last updated: February 10, 2026

This guide shows you how to update the mods installed on your Vintage Story server. Updating a mod requires removing the old file before adding the new one. Because most mods change their .zip filename between releases, the old file won't be automatically overwritten - you need to delete it manually first.

Important: Skipping the deletion step can leave both versions of the mod in data/Mods, which causes conflicts on startup. Always remove the old file before adding the new one.

Method 1: Manual Update via File Manager

Best for updating several mods at once or when you prefer to manage files directly.

  1. Go to mods.vintagestory.at, find the mod, and download the latest .zip release to your computer.
  2. Log in to the NolimitHost Game Panel at https://panel.nolimithost.cc/, select your Vintage Story server, and stop the server, then wait for it to fully shut down before editing files.
  3. In the left sidebar, go to Management > File Manager and navigate to data/Mods.
  4. Delete the existing .zip file for the mod.
  5. Upload the new .zip you downloaded in step 1.
  6. Start your server so the updated mods are loaded.

If you're updating multiple mods at once, delete all the old files first, then upload all the new ones - one restart is all you need.

Method 2: Update via /moddb install Command

Best if you'd rather not handle files directly. The server will download the latest version from the Mod Database.

  1. In the NolimitHost Game Panel (https://panel.nolimithost.cc/), select your server and stop it, then wait for it to fully shut down.
  2. In the left sidebar, go to Management > File Manager and navigate to data/Mods.
  3. Delete the existing .zip file for the mod you're updating.
  4. Start your server, then run the following command from the Console tab (you can find the mod's ID in the URL on its mod page):
/moddb install [modid]

Replace [modid] with the mod's actual ID from the Mod Database. Once the download completes, restart your server from the Game Panel to load the new version.