Installing Satisfactory Mods

Satisfactory Mod Manager (SMM)

The official way to install mods:

  1. Download the Satisfactory Mod Manager
  2. Install SMM and point it to your Satisfactory installation path
  3. Browse and install mods via the SMM interface
  4. SMM handles dependencies and the SML (Mod Loader) automatically

Installing Mods on Your Server

Satisfactory mods folder in the file manager
Satisfactory mods folder in the file manager

How to get mods onto your dedicated server:

  1. Install mods locally using SMM
  2. Copy the Mods folder from your Satisfactory installation: ...\FactoryGame\Mods\
  3. Upload it to the server via SFTP or the panel file manager
  4. Restart the server — all players must have the same mods installed

Popular Mods

Mod Description
Smart! Intelligent building with extended tools
FICSIT Augmentation Many quality-of-life improvements
Refined Power New energy sources and power plants
Item Dispenser Automatically distribute items
Pak Utility Performance improvements for large factories

Mod Compatibility

  • SML (Satisfactory Mod Loader) is installed automatically by SMM
  • All players in a session must have exactly the same mods at the same version
  • After every Satisfactory update, check all mods for new compatible versions

Updating Mods After Game Updates

When Satisfactory receives an update, mods may become incompatible:

  1. Open SMM — incompatible mods will be flagged
  2. Wait for mod developers to release updates (usually within days)
  3. Update your mods and re-upload the mods folder to the server
  4. Restart the server and synchronize with all players

Finding Mods

ficsit.app is the official mod platform:

  • Over 200 mods available
  • Automatic compatibility checks and dependency management
  • Easy installation directly via SMM
  • Filter by category, popularity, and update status

Common Errors and Solutions

Problem Solution
Server rejects connection Check that mod versions match on client and server
Crash on load Remove mods one by one until the crash stops
Mod missing after update Check SMM for a new version and re-upload mods
SML not found Restart SMM — SML is reinstalled automatically