# How to Add Mods to Project Zomboid: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding mods to your Project Zomboid server can enhance your gaming experience and let you tailor the game to your liking. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, perfect for beginners!

Step 1: Finding the Right Mods

1. Browse the Steam Workshop:
- Open Steam and go to the Project Zomboid page.
- Click on the "Workshop" link in the menu.
- Use the search bar to find mods that you want.

2. Noting Down the IDs:
- Each mod has two important IDs: the Steam Mod ID and the Steam Workshop ID.
- Click on the mod you want, and check the URL in your web browser. It will look something like this (random link, do not actually use this exact link):
```
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=123456789
```
- Here, “123456789” is the mod ID.
- Also, check the mod's information to see if it mentions a Workshop ID. You can find it in \Steam\steamapps\workshop\modID\mods\modName\info.txt.

Step 2: Accessing Your Server Files

1. Locate the `servertest.ini` File:
- On your server, navigate to your Project Zomboid Server files using File Manager:
```
Zomboid/Server/Server/
```

Step 3: Editing the `servertest.ini` File

1. Open the Configuration File:
- Find and double-click the `servertest.ini` file to open it by double clicking it.

2. Finding the Right Lines:
- Use the search feature (usually Ctrl + F) and type Mods to locate the line that says:
```
# Enter the mod loading ID here. It can be found in \Steam\steamapps\workshop\modID\mods\modName\info.txt
Mods=
```
- Here, you will type the Mod ID you collected earlier. For example:
```
Mods=123456789
```

3. Adding the Workshop ID:
- Now search for the line that says:
```
# List Workshop Mod IDs for the server to download. Each must be separated by a semicolon. Example: WorkshopItems=514427485;513111049
WorkshopItems=
```
- In this line, you will need to add the Workshop ID you found. If you are adding multiple Workshop IDs, separate them with semicolons. For example:
```
WorkshopItems=987654321;123456789
```

Important Note: If you don’t see these lines, make sure you’re editing the right `World.ini` file!

Step 4: Saving Changes

1. Scroll Down:
- Once you’ve added your Mod ID and Workshop IDs, scroll to the bottom of the file.

2. Save the File:
- Click on File in the top left corner and select “Save” to keep your changes.

Step 5: Restart Your Server

1. Restarting the Server:
- Close the `servertest.ini` file.
- Restart your Project Zomboid server for the changes to take effect.

2. Check if Mods are Working:
- Once the server is running, join the server, and check if the mods are enabled and functioning properly!

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Sometimes, after following all these steps, you might encounter issues with mods not showing up. Here are some things to check:

- Mod is not showing up:
- Ensure that you entered the correct Mod ID or Workshop ID. Even a small typo will prevent the mod from loading.

- Mod is correctly added, but not showing:
- You might have edited the wrong `servertest.ini` file. Make sure you are editing the file associated with your specific server name.

- Mod not working after server restart:
- Ensure that the mod is compatible with the version of Project Zomboid you are running. Sometimes, mods need updates when the game gets updated.

Now you’re ready to explore new features and content on your Project Zomboid server! Enjoy gaming with your newly added mods!