Skyrim: Install Nexus mods - how it works

By installing mods for Skyrim, you personalize your gaming experience and customize the game to your liking. For example, an improved skills menu or better textures are no problem. We will explain how this works.

Instructions: Install Nexus mods for Skyrim

First, create a free account with Nexus Mods. Here you will find numerous mods for Skyrim.

1. Now download the Vortex Mod Manager and install it.
2. Start the Mod Manager and log in with your Nexus Mods account. Then select the entry "Skyrim" in the menu item "Games".
3. Go back to the website and click on the desired mod. In the title bar you will find the download options for the mod on the right.
4. "Vortex Download" downloads the files directly in the Mod Manager. Once the download is complete, you will receive a notification about the little bell next to your profile picture.
5. There click on "Install" to install the mod. Then go to the "Mods" menu and activate the relevant files there.

Skyrim: Install Nexus Mods manually

Alternatively, you can do without the Vortex Mod Manager and install the mods manually.

1. Open the NexusMods website again and click on "Files" above and select the "Categories" there.
2. Browse through the categories and finally select a desired mod.
3. Next to the button "Download with Manager" you will find the option "download manually".
4. Select any mirror for the download and save the mod on the PC.
5. Unzip the ZIP file in the following path: C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Steam \ SteamApps \ common \ skyrim \ Data
6. Important: Do not create a subfolder in this folder. Paste all mod files directly into this folder.
7. Start Skyrim, activate the "data files" in the settings and tick the box in the mod.
8. The mod is now activated in the game and can be used.

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