Astro Colony
Want to add some extra content to your colony? Astro Colony mods are distributed as .pak files, which you can add to your MintServers server by uploading them to a single folder. This guide shows you how.
⚠️ Important Warning:
Always stop your server on the MintServers panel before uploading or removing any files.
💡 Mods Are Still Limited
There are only a handful of mods for Astro Colony at the moment. Always read the description on the mod's page before installing it, as it will list any requirements or extra steps.
There are only a handful of mods for Astro Colony at the moment. Always read the description on the mod's page before installing it, as it will list any requirements or extra steps.
Installing A Mod
- Download the mod you want from CurseForge.
- If the download is a
.zipfile, extract it on your PC and find the.pakfile inside. - Log into your MintServers panel and click Stop to shut down your server.
- Click the Files tab in the left sidebar.
- Navigate to the
AstroColony/Content/Paksfolder:
📁 AstroColony
📁 Content
📁 Paks (you are here)
📄 yourmod.pak (upload the mod's .pak file here)
- Upload the mod's
.pakfile into this folder. Leave any files that are already in the folder untouched. - Go back to the Console tab and click Start.
Removing A Mod
- Stop your server on the MintServers panel.
- Open the Files tab and navigate back to
AstroColony/Content/Paks. - Delete the mod's
.pakfile. - Start your server.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Server fails to start after adding a mod:Stop the server, delete the mod's.pakfile from the Paks folder, and start it again. Then check the mod page to see if it supports the current version of Astro Colony.Mod stopped working after a game update:Mods can break when the game updates. Check the mod's CurseForge page for a newer version and replace the old.pakfile.Players can't join after installing a mod:Check the mod's page to see whether players also need the mod installed on their own PC.Mod not showing up:Make sure you uploaded the.pakfile itself and not the.zip, and that it is in theContent/Paksfolder.
Your server is now running with your new mod! If you are having any trouble getting a mod to work, no worries! Just open a support ticket and our team will gladly jump in and help out.