> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Risk of Rain 2 Mods on a Dedicated Server: What You Need to Know > Risk of Rain 2 mods run on BepInEx from Thunderstore, usually managed with r2modman. What that means for your dedicated server and how to get mods set up. Risk of Rain 2 mods run on BepInEx, a plugin loader shared on Thunderstore as BepInExPack, and most players manage them with the r2modman mod manager. On a dedicated server, the mods also have to be on the server when they change gameplay. The FREAKHOSTING Game Panel has no mod installer for Risk of Rain 2, so [open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) to get server-side mods set up. | Fact | Value | | - | - | | Mod loader | BepInEx (BepInExPack on Thunderstore) | | Mod site | Thunderstore, Risk of Rain 2 community | | Mod manager for players | r2modman | | Where mods go | `BepInEx/plugins` | | Mod installer in the Game Panel | None for Risk of Rain 2 | | Server-side setup | [Open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) | ## What is BepInEx? BepInEx is the plugin framework that Risk of Rain 2 mods load through. The Thunderstore package BepInExPack bundles BepInEx 5.4 with the extras Risk of Rain 2 needs, including the RoR2BepInExPack fixes. Normal mods go in the `BepInEx/plugins` folder, ideally each in its own subfolder, for example `BepInEx/plugins/ModName/ModName.dll`. ## What is r2modman? r2modman is a mod manager for games that use Thunderstore, including Risk of Rain 2. With it, players can: * Download and install mods straight from Thunderstore. * Keep separate mod profiles and switch between them. * Export a profile, mods and configs included, to share with friends. For a modded group, one player builds a profile and shares it, so everyone runs the same mods. ## Which mods need to be on the server? | Type of mod | Where it goes | | - | - | | Client-only (UI, sounds, skins only you see) | Your PC only | | Gameplay, items, survivors, game modes | Usually every player and the server | | Server-only | The server only | Each mod's Thunderstore page says whether it must be installed by every player. When in doubt, install it on every player and the server. ## How to set up mods on your FREAKHOSTING server **1. Build your mod list** In r2modman, make a profile with the mods your group wants and test it in a private game. **2. Make a backup** [Create a backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) in the Game Panel. **3. Open a ticket** [Open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) and list the Thunderstore mods (with versions) you want on the server. **4. Share the profile** Share the r2modman profile with your players so everyone joins with the same mods. **5. Tag your server** Add `sv_custom_tags "modded";` to `server.cfg` so players know. See [server browser tags](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/risk-of-rain-2/configuring-server-browser-tags.md). ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I install mods on my Risk of Rain 2 server from the Game Panel? No. There is no Risk of Rain 2 mod page in the Game Panel. [Open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) for server-side mods. ### Do I need mods to play on my server? No. A vanilla server needs no mods. Players only need the same game version as the server. ### Can mods raise the 4-player limit? The player limit on your server comes from **Max Players** on **Startup**, the slots in your plan. Don't change `sv_maxplayers` yourself. [Open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) to talk about more slots. ### Can I play Prismatic Trials with mods? No. Mods block access to Prismatic Trials. See [Prismatic Trials](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/risk-of-rain-2/hosting-prismatic-trials.md). ## Related guides > [card] [Risk of Rain 2 server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/risk-of-rain-2/risk-of-rain-2-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every Risk of Rain 2 page in one place. > [card] [server.cfg explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/risk-of-rain-2/risk-of-rain-2-server-cfg-explained.md) > > All config keys. > [card] [Eclipse mode](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/risk-of-rain-2/playing-eclipse-mode-on-dedicated-server.md) > > Eclipse with or without mods. > [card] [Backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) > > Back up before modding. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Checked against the official Thunderstore pages for [BepInExPack](https://thunderstore.io/c/riskofrain2/p/bbepis/BepInExPack/) and [r2modman](https://thunderstore.io/c/riskofrain2/p/ebkr/r2modman/)** on 3 November 2026. Panel pages checked on our Game Panel the same day. Details may change if the game or the mods change. > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.