> ## 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. # How to Install EXILED Plugins on Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server > How to install EXILED plugins on an SCP: Secret Laboratory server: upload the .dll to .config/EXILED/Plugins, add dependencies, restart and edit the config. To install an EXILED plugin on a FREAKHOSTING SCP: Secret Laboratory server, download the plugin's `.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/`. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 5 to 10 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING SCP:SL server | **Files** | ## 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/how-to-update-exiled-and-scp-secret-laboratory.md). * Make a [backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) first. ## How to install an EXILED plugin **1. Stop the server** [Stop the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-connect-via-sftp.md). **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](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md). 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/-config.yml`, where `` 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. | Folder | What goes there | | - | - | | `.config/EXILED/Plugins/` | Plugin `.dll` files | | `.config/EXILED/Plugins/dependencies/` | Libraries plugins need | | `.config/EXILED/Configs/` | Plugin settings, created by EXILED | | `.config/SCP Secret Laboratory/LabAPI/plugins/` | LabAPI plugins | | `.config/SCP Secret Laboratory/LabAPI/dependencies/` | Libraries for LabAPI plugins | ## 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, and `config_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 > [card] [SCP:SL server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/scp-secret-laboratory-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every SCP:SL page in one place. > [card] [Update EXILED and the game](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/how-to-update-exiled-and-scp-secret-laboratory.md) > > Exiled Version and pre-releases. > [card] [Connection and start errors](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/scp-secret-laboratory-server-connection-errors.md) > > Fix plugin and start errors. > [card] [SCP-914 recipes](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/scp-secret-laboratory/configuring-scp-914-recipes.md) > > Custom recipes need a plugin. > [card] [Connect via SFTP](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-connect-via-sftp.md) > > Upload many files at once. *** > [!NOTE] > > **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](https://github.com/ExMod-Team/EXILED/blob/master/.github/documentation/README.md) and the [LabAPI wiki](https://github.com/northwood-studios/LabAPI/wiki/Installing-Plugins). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. > [!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.