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# How to Install the RocketMod Framework in Unturned

> Unlock advanced community management and custom logic. Learn how to deploy the RocketMod framework to authorize kits, teleports, and economy systems.

## Technical Plugin Architecture

**RocketMod** (alongside its modernized successor, **OpenMod**) is the essential technical foundation for high-quality Unturned community servers. It functions as a lightweight abstraction layer that enables the execution of specialized `.dll` plugins, allowing administrators to implement features such as complex Economy systems, Home/TPA teleports, and granular Permission Groups. Without this framework, your server is restricted to the game's basic survival commands. The FREAKHOSTING platform provides an automated deployment method to ensure your server is correctly patched for high-performance modding.

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## Technical Deployment Workflow

Follow these steps to initialize the RocketMod environment on your server.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Startup Settings">
    Log in to the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and navigate to the **Startup** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize the Framework">
    Locate the **Modding / RocketMod** environment variable. Set the toggle to **Enabled** (or input `1` depending on your interface version).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initialize Automated Patching">
    Return to the **Console** and click **Restart**. During the boot sequence, our system will programmatically retrieve the latest framework binaries and generate the required directory structure.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Strategic Directory Organization

Once the framework is active, a new management hub will manifest within your server's root directory: `/Servers/Default/Rocket/`.

* **`/Plugins/`:** The primary repository for your modification logic. This is where you upload your `.dll` plugin files.
* **`/Libraries/`:** A directory for shared dependencies required by sophisticated plugins (e.g., database drivers).
* **`Permissions.config.xml`:** The master registry for managing [Ranks and Command Access](/games/unturned/setting-up-permissions-in-rocketmod-unturned).

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## Decision Matrix: RocketMod vs. OpenMod

| Attribute            | RocketMod 4                      | OpenMod                       |
| :------------------- | :------------------------------- | :---------------------------- |
| **Stability**        | Industry Standard                | Modern / High                 |
| **Plugin Ecosystem** | Massive (99% of community mods). | Growing (Proprietary format). |
| **Performance**      | Optimized                        | **Superior Multi-threading**  |

<Important>
  ### Technical Binary Matching

  When sourcing modifications from community repositories, verify the target framework. "OpenMod" plugins use a distinct architectural structure and are **incompatible** with standard RocketMod 4 installations. Attempting to load mismatched binaries will result in immediate initialization failure and console errors.
</Important>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Unturned:** RocketMod active.
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