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How do I get Nexus Mods to work on Steam Skyrim?

How to install Skyrim mods
  1. Install Skyrim through Steam. For this tutorial we will be using the path 'C:\Games\Steam\SteamApps\common\skyrim'. ...
  2. Download a mod you want to install either manually or through NMM. ( Follow this tutorial if you don't know how to download mods) ...
  3. You have now installed a mod. Congratulations!
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Can you use Nexus and Steam mods at the same time?

Edit: Confirmed it works with both.
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Why are my Nexus Mods not working in Skyrim?

Make sure you've downloaded the Latest Version of the mod. Make sure you've properly installed SKSE and SkyUI. Make sure you aren't using Incompatible Mods. First try disabling then re-enabling the mod by going to MCM > General and unchecking "Enabled"
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Can I use Skyrim Nexus and Steam Workshop?

Yes, they can work together.
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How do I install Nexus Mods on Steam?

Go to to Nexus and download the mod you want, now open your mod loader and it will locate your game folder. All you need to do is just click on install mod and it will install your mod automatically. Done!
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How to EASILY Install Skyrim Mods

Can you use Vortex and Steam workshop?

Start Vortex using Steam Collection

Just create a "Vortex" Steam Collection and add your (Vortex compatible) game to it and start the game regularly. Vortex will start, with the selected game preconfigured and ready to mod. When you exit Vortex the selected game will start normally (with your mods).
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How do I use Nexus Mods for Skyrim PC?

Search for mods on the Nexus website. Carefully read through the description of each mod. Choose the Files tab.
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Choose the Files tab.
  1. Select "Mod Manager Download" on the correct file(s) you need for the mod.
  2. Wait for the mods to download in Vortex.
  3. Select a mod you wish to install and choose "Install".
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Do Skyrim mods work on special edition steam?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is the only version of Skyrim that features the in-game mod menu. You can install mods by following the process below: Launch The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and select "Play." On the next screen, select Mods from the main menu.
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How do I get my Nexus Mods to work?

To activate and install a mod simply select the mod within the Mods tab and click the "Activate" button. To deactivate and uninstall a mod simply click the "Deactivate" button. You can also double-click the mod in the list to activate or deactivate mods.
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Does Steam allow modding?

Yes. Mods alter or add to the game they're created for, so you must have that game in your Steam library to utilize them.
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Can you use Bethesda and Nexus Mods together?

Yes you can use both. I am using both and have had no issues. You can easily save your Bethesda.net mods before making the switch (and you should switch; Nexus has thousands of great mods which aren't limited by Beth's crappy standards and their mod manager is superior).
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What's better than Nexus Mods?

What's better than Nexus Mods?
  • Mod DB. Free • Proprietary. Online. ...
  • Steam Workshop. Free • Proprietary. Modding App. ...
  • Schaken-Mods. Free • Proprietary. ...
  • CurseForge. Free • Proprietary. ...
  • Mod Organizer. Free • Open Source. ...
  • OpenIV. Free • Proprietary. ...
  • mod.io. Free • Proprietary. ...
  • r2modman. Free • Proprietary.
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Does Skyrim on Steam have mod support?

To install any of these mods, just click on the link and it will take you right to the Steam Workshop page, and then just click “subscribe.” The next time you launch Skyrim, all of the mods will be installed and activated by some magical power. What is this?
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How do I activate mods on Steam?

How to use them. You can get mods from the Steam workshop. Simply browse through the list of mods and when you find one you like, click the "subscribe" button. This will automatically download and enable the mod for you when you open the game.
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Why can't I use mods in Skyrim?

Why can't I enable mods in Skyrim? If you are having trouble accessing or logging into the Mods menu in game: Check the Bethesda Support Twitter account to see if there are any planned maintenances or outages. Try using [SHIFT] instead of [CAPS LOCK] when entering capitalized letters.
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What is the difference between Skyrim and Special Edition on Steam?

Skyrim Special Edition comes with all DLCs included plus it runs smoother and looks better. Skyrim Special Edition is 64-bit and DirectX 11 while regular Skyrim is 32-bit and DirectX 9. The advantage of regular Skyrim is it has lots of mods while on Skyrim Special Edition their mods are just getting started.
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Are Steam achievements disabled with Skyrim mods?

Once a game has a mod enabled, you will not be unable to unlock Achievements or Trophies. To begin earning Achievements or Trophies again, you must disable or remove all mods that have been installed and then load a save file from any point in time prior those mods being installed.
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Can Skyrim Anniversary Edition be modded with special edition?

While Anniversary Edition comes with everything currently available in the Skyrim Special Edition Creation Club, it also introduces a variety of completely original mods too.
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Do Nexus Mods work for Skyrim?

Nexus Mod Manager now supports Skyrim SE

If, like me, you use Nexus Mod Manager, the Nexus Mods tool for managing your mods, it now supports Skyrim Special Edition. You can download the new version of Nexus Mod Manager here.
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Does nexus mod Manager still work Skyrim?

Does Nexus Mod Manager still work Skyrim? It's no longer supported by Nexus since they've gone over to Vortex but NMM is still being maintained by the community on GitHub.
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How do I add mods to Vortex Steam?

Open The Vortex App And Navigate To The MODS Folder

After Vortex has been downloaded, open it. Navigate to the MODS folder on your computer. From the top menu, choose Install From File.
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How to mod Skyrim Special Edition Steam with Vortex?

Manage Skyrim SE mods via Vortex Mod Manager in Linux
  1. Install Lutris (in my case via the Pop!_Shop, since I'm running Pop_OS)
  2. Install Vortex Mod Manager. The Lutris Mod Manager page targets version 1.4. ...
  3. Add your Steam game folder(s). ...
  4. Add mods. ...
  5. Set the load order, and apply output fix.
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