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# Find the mod you would like to download and download the file. This is usually a zip file. When downloading mods from Nexus Mods, make sure to select "Manual Download" to have the file downloaded to your computer. | # Find the mod you would like to download and download the file. This is usually a zip file. When downloading mods from Nexus Mods, make sure to select "Manual Download" to have the file downloaded to your computer. | ||
# Open the zip file. This is quite simple, all you need is a folder unarchiving software such as [https://7-zip.org 7zip]. Double-click the zip file and open it with the software. The zip file usually contains an {{c|info.json}} JSON file, {{c|README}} text document, and the actual mod itself which will be a {{c|.pak}} file. | # Open the zip file. This is quite simple, all you need is a folder unarchiving software such as [https://7-zip.org 7zip]. Double-click the zip file and open it with the software. The zip file usually contains an {{c|info.json}} JSON file, {{c|README}} text document, and the actual mod itself which will be a {{c|.pak}} file. | ||
# In another window, open your file explorer and go to the mod folder for Baldur's Gate 3. The mod folder will be located at a location generally named {{c| | # In another window, open your file explorer and go to the mod folder for Baldur's Gate 3. The mod folder will be located at a location generally named {{c|\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods}}. Please note that the {{c|\AppData\}} folder is hidden by default. To be able to easily access it as well as other hidden folders, click "View" at the top left of the file explorer and check mark the "Hidden Items." box. | ||
# Go back to the window of the zip file, and drag the mod's {{c|.pak}} file into the "Mods" folder for BG3. | # Go back to the window of the zip file, and drag the mod's {{c|.pak}} file into the "Mods" folder for BG3. | ||
# Open the BG3 Mod Manager. The mod you just dragged into the Mods folder should appear on the right of the screen. If it does not, try clicking Refresh above it. The Patch 3 Mod Fixer is an exception, and does not appear in the mod manager nor does it need to be activated. Repeat steps 1-4 for all the mods you want. | # Open the BG3 Mod Manager. The mod you just dragged into the Mods folder should appear on the right of the screen. If it does not, try clicking Refresh above it. The Patch 3 Mod Fixer is an exception, and does not appear in the mod manager nor does it need to be activated. Repeat steps 1-4 for all the mods you want. | ||