# Installing Mods (DOOM: The Dark Ages)

<p class="callout info">Installing **DOOM: The Dark Ages** mods work the same way as installing **DOOM Eternal** mods from BEFORE the **DOOM Mod Portal** was introduced.</p>

<p class="callout warning">Currently, only **Steam** is officially supported.</p>

## Installing the Mod Loader

1. Download the **Atlan Mod Loader**:  
    [https://github.com/FlavorfulGecko5/EntityAtlan/releases/tag/ModLoader](https://github.com/FlavorfulGecko5/EntityAtlan/releases/tag/ModLoader)  
    Scroll all the way to the bottom under **Assets** and download `AtlanModLoader.zip`
2. Navigate to your DOOM: The Dark Ages installation folder.  
    The default path on **Steam** is `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DOOMTheDarkAges`
3. Unzip all the contents of **AtlanModLoader.zip** into your DOOM: The Dark Ages installation folder.  
    The file, `AtlanModLoader.exe` should be in the same folder as `DOOMTheDarkAges.exe`

## Loading and Unloading Mods

1. In your DOOM: The Dark Ages installation folder, open the `mods` folder.
2. Place all your downloaded game mod `.zip` files into the `mods` folder.  
    **Do not unzip the mods!**

##### To **install** your mods, either:

- Run `DarkAgesModManager.exe` for a friendly interface to manage your mods.
- Run `AtlanModLoader.exe` to quickly install your mods and launch the game.

##### To **uninstall** your mods, either:

- Uncheck them in `DarkAgesModManager.exe` then run the mod loader.
- Manually move them out of the mods folder and run `AtlanModLoader.exe`

## Troubleshooting

<p class="callout info">To report a bug or get help with troubleshooting, join the DOOM 2016+ Modding Discord server:  
[https://discord.com/invite/ymRvQaU](https://discord.com/invite/ymRvQaU)</p>

##### Common Questions/Issues:

1. The game is crashing on startup when mods are installed: > Delete the file modloader\_cache.bin located in your installation folder, then run AtlanModLoader.exe again.
2. My Anti-Virus software is flagging Atlan Mod Loader as a virus: > These are false positives, which may or may not happen depending on your anti-virus setup. Ignore the warning and allow the mod loader to run anyway.
3. What platforms are supported: > Currently, only Steam is officially supported. If you'd like to help add support for other storefronts, come join the modding Discord linked above.  
    >   
    > Atlan Mod Loader also does not support pirated versions of the game, and we cannot help you with them.