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Getting Started

Before installing the app, please ensure that your PC meets the system requirements for both this app and the game you are modding.

Installation

Download the latest version of the app and run the installer on your system.

Windows Installer Linux AppImage

Other releases

Running the AppImage on a Steam Deck

Steam Deck setup

In order to run the AppImage file on a Steam Deck (or any other Linux system), follow the steps below.

  1. From the Steam Deck homepage, press the Steam button to open the menu and select "Power" -> "Switch to Desktop". The Steam Deck dashboard with the menu open.
  2. Download the AppImage file from the link above.
  3. Open Dolphin file manager and select "Downloads" from the left menu.
  4. Locate the AppImage file in your downloads folder and open the "Properties" window for the file.
    • If you using a touchscreen, long press on the AppImage file to select it. Click "More" on the bottom toolbar and then "Properties".
    • If you are using the controller buttons, hover the cursor over the file and press L2, then select "Properties" using R2.

  5. In the properties window, switch to the "Permissions" tab and ensure the "Is executable" is checked, the click "Ok".
    The Properties window for the AppImage file with the "Is Executable" option highlighted.

  6. Double-click the AppImage filed to launch the app.

Connect your Nexus Mods account

To get the most out of the app, we highly recommend signing in with your Nexus Mods account. If you don't have one yet, you can make one for free here.

When you first open the app, you will have the option to sign in. If you skipped this step you can always get started by clicking the "Log In" button in the top-right of the application.

The top bar navigation of the app while logged out.

On clicking the button, a new page will open in your default web browser where you will be asked to authorise the Nexus Mods app to access your account.

The OAuth page requesting the user to grant the app access to their account.

You will then be prompted to open the app to complete the log in process. Most popular browsers have a "don't ask me again" option to avoid having to accept this message each time the website sends data to the app.

The prompt shown in Google Chrome asking users to open an NXM link with the app

Congratulations, you are now logged in!