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How to Install Darkness Falls on Your 7 Days to Die Server

Add the Darkness Falls overhaul mod to your 7 Days to Die server for a darker, more challenging experience.

Darkness Falls is a comprehensive overhaul that introduces new classes, tougher zombies and countless tweaks to 7 Days to Die. Installing it on your server allows everyone to experience the mod together. This guide walks you through preparing and uploading the mod files using the Wabbanode Control Panel.

Back Up Your Current World

Before making any changes, create a backup. Don't know how? Read our guide on How to Backup your Server Files.

Preparation

  1. Visit the official Darkness Falls mod page and download the server version of the mod. Ensure you choose the correct version for your game build.
  2. Extract the downloaded archive on your local computer. Inside you will find a Mods folder.

Installing Darkness Falls

  1. Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your server. Stopping a Wabbanode Minecraft server
  2. Open the Files tab.
  3. Delete or move any existing files and folders that will be replaced by the mod (for example, old Mods folders). Keeping backups helps in case you need to revert later.
  4. Upload the contents of the Darkness Falls server package to the root directory of your server. If you extracted multiple folders (Data, Mods, etc.), upload each of them so they merge with the existing game files.
  5. Wait for the upload to finish, then verify that the new folders appear correctly in the file manager.
  6. Return to the main page and Start your server. The first launch may take longer as the mod initializes.
  7. Have each player install the client version of Darkness Falls on their own machines. They must match the server’s version to connect.

By installing Darkness Falls, your server gains a host of new challenges and features. Keep your files backed up so you can update or remove the mod if needed in the future.

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