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Install & Update Mods

Satisfactory Guide • Updated Jan 6, 2026

Satisfactory: Server Modding Guide

Modding a Dedicated Server is different from single-player. You generally cannot just "Subscribe" to mods. You must ensure the mod is **compatible with dedicated servers** (not all are!).

1. The Requirement

Both the Server AND the Client (you) must have the exact same mods installed to connect.

2. The Tool

We strongly recommend using the Satisfactory Mod Manager (SMM). It has a specific mode for managing remote servers.

3. FICSIT.app

This is the official mod repository. Check if a mod has the "Server Compatible" tag before trying to install it.

Method 1: Satisfactory Mod Manager (Recommended)

The SMM can connect directly to your server via FTP/SFTP.

  1. Download SMM from ficsit.app.
  2. Open it and look at the **"Select Game Installation"** dropdown at the top.
  3. Select **"Manage Servers"**.
  4. Click **Add Server** and enter your IP, Port, and Admin Password.
  5. Once connected, the SMM will show the server's mod list.
  6. Select mods from the list and toggle them **ON**. The SMM will automatically upload the files to your server.

Method 2: Manual Upload

If SMM fails, you can do it manually:

  1. **Stop the Server.**
  2. Download the mod `.smod` file (and its dependencies!) from ficsit.app.
  3. Open your server's **File Manager**.
  4. Navigate to: /FactoryGame/Mods/ (Create folder if missing).
  5. Upload the `.smod` files here.
  6. You also need to install the **Satisfactory Mod Loader (SML)**. This usually goes in /FactoryGame/Binaries/Win64/mods or similar, but honestly, **stick to Method 1** if possible. Manual SML installation is prone to breaking.

Updating Mods

When the game updates, SML usually breaks.

  1. Open SMM.
  2. Select your Server profile.
  3. It should detect updates automatically. Click **"Update All"**.
  4. If the server crashes on boot, disable all mods and re-enable them one by one to find the culprit.

Warning: Removing a mod that adds buildings/items (like Refined Power) will cause those items to vanish from your world permanently. Even if you reinstall the mod later, the machines you built will be gone.

Mod it 'til it breaks. Host your Satisfactory server with Supercraft and enjoy full SFTP access for easy mod management.

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