How to Install Space Engineers Mods on Your BananaServers Game Server

Installing mods on your Space Engineers server can completely transform your gameplay experience with new features, mechanics, and assets. 

This guide walks you through the process step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before you begin:

  • Make sure your server has been started at least once to generate all required folders.

  • Stop the server via the Peel Panel before making any changes to the files.

Step 1: Log into Peel Panel

  1. Go to https://peel.bananaservers.ca.

  2. Select your Space Engineers server from the dashboard.

  3. Click on the Files tab in the left-hand menu to access the file manager.

Step 2: Locate the Sandbox_config.sbc File

  1. Navigate to the following directory:

     
    /home/container/Instance/Saves/YourWorldName/Sandbox_config.sbc

    Replace YourWorldName with your actual save name.

  2. Click on Sandbox_config.sbc to open it in the built-in editor.

Step 3: Add Mods to the Configuration

  1. Inside the file, look for the <Mods /> tag.

  2. Replace it with the following block (if it doesn’t exist, insert this above the </MyObjectBuilder_SessionSettings> closing tag):

<Mods> <ModItem FriendlyName="Mod Title"> <Name>ModID.sbm</Name> <PublishedFileId>ModID</PublishedFileId> <PublishedServiceName>Steam</PublishedServiceName> </ModItem> </Mods>

For multiple mods, repeat the <ModItem> block like this:

<Mods> <ModItem FriendlyName="Industrial Overhaul"> <Name>2390503043.sbm</Name> <PublishedFileId>2390503043</PublishedFileId> <PublishedServiceName>Steam</PublishedServiceName> </ModItem> <ModItem FriendlyName="WeaponCore"> <Name>1918681825.sbm</Name> <PublishedFileId>1918681825</PublishedFileId> <PublishedServiceName>Steam</PublishedServiceName> </ModItem> </Mods>

  • Replace ModID with the numeric Workshop ID found in the URL of the mod:
    Example: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2390503043

  • Replace "Mod Title" with the actual mod name for easier reference.

Step 4: Save and Restart the Server

  1. Click Save in the editor.

  2. Return to the Console tab and click Start to launch your server.

  3. Peel Panel will automatically download and apply all mods listed in the config.

Additional Tips

  • Enable Experimental Mode: Some mods require Experimental Mode to function. In Peel Panel, navigate to the Startup tab and make sure it’s enabled in your command line or config options.

  • Using Mod.io Mods?
    If you’re using mods from Mod.io instead of Steam Workshop:

    • Change <PublishedServiceName>Steam</PublishedServiceName> to:

      <PublishedServiceName>mod.io</PublishedServiceName>

    • Use the appropriate Mod.io ID in place of the Workshop ID.

Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
Mods not loading Double-check Mod IDs and make sure the XML syntax is valid.
Server crashes after adding mods Temporarily remove mods one-by-one to isolate the issue.
Steam Workshop mods not downloading Make sure the server has internet access and the Workshop ID is correct.

Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Adding mods to your Space Engineers server is a fantastic way to customize your gameplay. With BananaServers’ easy-to-use Peel Panel, even manual modding becomes straightforward.

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