.dll file, open Files in the Game Panel, upload it to .config/EXILED/Plugins/ and put any extra libraries it needs in .config/EXILED/Plugins/dependencies/. Restart the server. EXILED loads the plugin and creates its settings in .config/EXILED/Configs/.
Before you start
- EXILED, a community plugin framework for SCP:SL, is installed with your server. You don’t install it yourself.
- Download plugins only from a source you trust, such as the plugin’s GitHub releases page.
- Check that the plugin supports your EXILED version. The version is set on Startup; see update EXILED.
- Make a backup first.
How to install an EXILED plugin
1
Stop the server
Stop the server so files are not in use.
2
Open the Plugins folder
Click Files and open
.config/EXILED/Plugins/. You see the plugins that come with EXILED, such as Exiled.Events.dll and Exiled.Permissions.dll. Leave these in place.3
Upload the plugin
Upload the plugin’s
.dll file into this folder. If the download is a .zip, unzip it on your PC first and upload only the files the plugin’s instructions name. Large or many files are easier over SFTP.4
Upload dependencies
If the plugin needs extra libraries (dependencies), upload them to
.config/EXILED/Plugins/dependencies/.5
Start the server
Start the server and watch the console. Look for errors that name your plugin while the server starts. They usually mean a missing dependency or a version mismatch.
Where are EXILED plugin configs?
After the first start with a new plugin, EXILED writes its settings to.config/EXILED/Configs/<port>-config.yml, where <port> is your server’s port. Each plugin has its own section in that file. Edit it in Files and restart.
Some plugins keep settings in their own files. Check the plugin’s instructions.
What is the difference between EXILED and LabAPI plugins?
LabAPI is Northwood’s official plugin loader, included with the dedicated server since version 14.1. EXILED is a community framework. A plugin is made for one of them; its download page says which. Put EXILED plugins in the EXILED folder and LabAPI plugins in the LabAPI folder, then restart.How to remove a plugin
Stop the server, delete the plugin’s.dll from .config/EXILED/Plugins/ and start the server again. You can also delete its section from the config file.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t my EXILED plugin load?
The plugin may be built for another EXILED or game version, a dependency may be missing, or the file is in the wrong folder. Read the error in the console and check the plugin’s requirements.Do I need to restart after adding a plugin?
Yes. Plugins load when the server starts.Do plugins change my server’s listing?
Northwood’s Community Server Guidelines define “transparently modded” servers, andconfig_gameplay.txt has a transparently_modded_server setting to declare it. Read the guidelines if your server is, or will be, verified.
Can I install plugins from the Game Panel without uploading?
No. There is no plugin browser for SCP:SL in the panel. Upload the files in Files or over SFTP.Related guides
SCP:SL server guide
Every SCP:SL page in one place.
Update EXILED and the game
Exiled Version and pre-releases.
Connection and start errors
Fix plugin and start errors.
SCP-914 recipes
Custom recipes need a plugin.
Connect via SFTP
Upload many files at once.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (SCP: Secret Laboratory dedicated server with EXILED). Config paths checked against the EXILED documentation and the LabAPI wiki. Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.
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Last Updated: November 2026