Check whether the game officially supports mods
Look for a built-in mod menu or workshop support
Use trusted mod sites or the game’s official community pages
Download only mods made for your exact game version
Follow the mod’s installation instructions exactly
Back up your save files before installing anything
Install any required mod loader or framework first
Place mod files in the correct game folder
Enable the mod if the game has a mod manager
Launch the game and verify the mod works
Update or remove mods if the game patches break them
Avoid unofficial cheats, cracked files, or suspicious downloads