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# [Hostari Panel] How do I mod my server?

The Hostari panel gives a lot of flexibility to users, which can make it challenging to use. We recommend this to be used only by users who are comfortable with a highly-technical interface. **If you have no particular need for advanced features like FTP, we highly recommend that you use the ValheimServerHosting panel instead.** To know which panel you're currently using, [read this article](/en/article/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-the-hostari-panel-or-valheimserverhosting-panel-1vnd9x5/).

# How do I mod my server using the Hostari panel?
1. Go to [Thunderstore](https://valheim.thunderstore.io/) and download BepInExPack. It's also a good idea to download any mods that you wish to install from Thunderstore.
!["BepInExPack Valheim" by denikson is what you need to look for](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/70a664234f123c00/image_1n46bt3.png)

2. Access your Hostari Panel by going to your server and clicking on "Access Panel".
![From your server page, click on "Access Panel"](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/70a664234f123c00/image_14c2onr.png)

3. Click on the `Files` tab
![In the Hostari panel, click on the "Files" tab](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/70a664234f123c00/image_u8s17b.png)

4. Upload the contents of the BepInExPack that you downloaded from Thunderstore.

5. Go into the `BepInEx` folder

6. Go into the `plugins` folder
![This is the folder you need to be in](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/70a664234f123c00/image_z3gqj5.png)

7. Upload your mods into the `plugins` folder

8. Click the `Console` tab and restart your server
![Restart your server from the "Console" tab](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/70a664234f123c00/image_168ka5f.png)