# Installing Raft Mod Loader

## 1. Downloading the Launcher

**Start by downloading our latest launcher version from** [**here**](https://www.raftmodding.com/loader)**.**\
After downloading, you can place it anywhere you prefer.\
We suggest keeping it on your desktop or another easily accessible location for convenience.

<figure><img src="https://352575278-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LmZ48Gg-hWqQWenxAnx%2Fuploads%2Ftid9soYieHYMdA2ypuq5%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=255f6d57-f39d-4e82-b407-1b077ab3d51e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Press the green button to download the latest launcher version from our website.</p></figcaption></figure>

## 2. Terms of Service

**Open the downloaded file (*****RMLLauncher.exe*****) to launch the program**.\
When you start it for the first time, you'll see our Terms of Service.\
**You must agree to them to use our software.**\
Click 'Agree' to confirm your acceptance.

If you have privacy concerns or questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us on [Discord](https://www.raftmodding.com/discord).

![Click the green button if you agree to our Terms of Service.](https://352575278-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LmZ48Gg-hWqQWenxAnx%2Fuploads%2FaNaGDSY66YgvY3e5ENdd%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=297da822-e971-4e00-bd48-4f6d93c8ee05)

## 3. Installation

After accepting the Terms of Service, the launcher will automatically download and install all the necessary files, as displayed below. **You don't need to take any action; simply wait**.\
The process is usually quick.

![Click on the Downloads section to see the progress of the downloads](https://352575278-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LmZ48Gg-hWqQWenxAnx%2Fuploads%2FwMSbXUqau06WDKtXpC4k%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=57da396c-278a-418c-9c3e-28ed405e0ef7)

## 4. Launching modded Raft

After the launcher has downloaded and installed all the necessary files, a "**Play**" button will appear, as depicted below.\
**Press this button to start the game using the mod loader**.

![Press the play button in the launcher to start the game with the mod loader.](https://352575278-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LmZ48Gg-hWqQWenxAnx%2Fuploads%2FV4zsDmEmhG5aK4VMOUFb%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ea798026-36c2-46aa-9945-706ebf7cfab0)

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Remember, whenever you want to play with mods, initiate the launcher and press the button to launch the game with the mod loader.
{% endhint %}

## 5. Inside the game

After the game has loaded, you will find a **new menu in the Raft main menu**, as illustrated below. If the new menu does not appear in-game, please refer to our troubleshooting guide here.

<figure><img src="https://352575278-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LmZ48Gg-hWqQWenxAnx%2Fuploads%2FY6bFKaSW6xOZLMhtDcR7%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cd2ce1ef-ee1c-404c-b479-2abc2ab12609" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## **6. Installing your first mod**

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Congratulations! If you've reached this point, **you've successfully installed RaftModLoader**!\
\
Now, **you are ready to install some actual mods**.
{% endhint %}

If something isn't working as expected, maybe take a look at our troubleshooting guide:

{% content-ref url="installing-raft-mod-loader/troubleshooting" %}
[troubleshooting](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/troubleshooting)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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