Do you need a Nexus account to download mods?

First of all, Nexus Mods doesn't require money to have an account. They do urge to donate to them, but it isn't mandatory. Try that step again, because you NEED an account to download mods.
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Can I download Nexus Mods without an account?

We require all users to login to a Nexus Mods account when downloading to prevent abuse of our systems, to provide additional security and so we can reliably reward the mod authors on Nexus Mods via our Donation Points system (which relies on us being able to record accurate download statistics).
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Does Nexus Mods require an account?

Nexus Mods requires users to register before uploading any files or downloading files over a certain size. User accounts integrate across all of the available sites, meaning a user only needs one account to make use of all of the Nexus websites.
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Why can't I download mods from Nexus?

Update your mod manager: If you're downloading with a mod manager, please ensure you have the latest version. You should also try and download files manually to see if the problem is exclusive to the mod manager, in these cases, it may be more useful to seek support with your chosen application.
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Do you need a subscription for Nexus Mods?

Basic membership is completely free and grants access to the following: Unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of user created mods. Unlimited storage and distribution for mods and images that you create. Unlimited file hosting for mods and images that you've created and uploaded.
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Is downloading mods from Nexus safe?

All mod files shared on our website must pass through several security checks before they can be downloaded by the community. If any of these checks fail during the upload process, the file will be quarantined and will be unavailable until it has been reviewed by a moderator.
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How to download Nexus Mods for free?

Manual: Click the Manual Download button. A small window will open, where the download will either automatically start, you will be prompted with a donation request, or the required files will be listed. If it does not automatically start the download, simply click the Download button.
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Why am I banned from Nexus Mods?

This means that your account will be unable to access the Nexus Mods website or use any applications that rely on it. A full ban from the community is usually issued for serious or repeated breaches of our rules, but can also be used for additional reasons such as spam prevention.
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How do I activate mods in Nexus?

Once the download has completed, go to the mod tab in Nexus Mod Manager. Find the mod you downloaded, and click the puzzle button with the green arrow: "Activates the selected mod". Start Skyrim, and inside the 'Data Files' should be both the Workshop Mods and the Nexus mods. Make sure the Nexus mod is ticked.
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How do I install Nexus Mods?

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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What is the Nexus Mods controversy?

The Core of the Issue: Nexus Mods banned modifications that aimed to remove They/Them pronouns from Starfield. This decision by one of the largest modding communities has sparked a debate about the limits of creative freedom and the role of modding platforms in shaping game content.
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How does Nexus Mods make money?

Donation Points (shortened to "DP") are the local currency of Nexus Mods that mod authors can accumulate, through unique file page downloads, that can then be redeemed for rewards through our storefront, donated to charity, or shared with other users.
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Do Nexus Mods automatically install?

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.
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How to download Nexus Mods without Vortex?

Manual Installation

Manually installing Skyrim mods is an alternative method for those that don't want to use Vortex, which requires you to download files and put them into specific file locations. Navigate to the Nexus Mods page of the mod you wish to download. Click the Manual download button. Click Slow Download.
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How do I manually download mods?

Manual installation
  1. Find a mod to download.
  2. Download the ZIP file. Do not extract.
  3. Open your Userfolder.
  4. Create a folder named mods (if you don't have one already)
  5. Drag and drop the ZIP file into this folder.
  6. The mod should now appear in your Mod Manager (if it does not contain errors)
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How old do you have to be to use Nexus Mods?

You must be at least 18 years of age to register for the Donation Point System and have an active, valid Nexus Mods account with at least 1 published mod for any of the video games we support.
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Can I use Nexus Mods on steam?

Yup. Almost all the games that Nexusmods services are *required* to use steam so ... yeah, you can use them. The launch options may be different - if you want to run a properly modded Fallout orSkyrim for instance, you really should look into the launchers available.
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Does Nexus Mods have an app?

Nexus Mods App is a mod installer, creator and manager for all your popular games. Easy to use, runs on your standard Windows PC and Linux alike.
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What app does Nexus Mods use?

Vortex is designed to seamlessly interact with Nexus Mods allowing you to easily find, install, and play mods from our site, learn about new files and catch the latest news.
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Is Nexus Mods hacked?

What has happened? In the very early morning of 8th November 2019 we noticed suspicious activity by a potentially malicious third party actor against our services. Using an exploit in our legacy codebase, our logs confirm that they accessed a small number of user records from the old user service.
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What replaced Nexus Mods?

Vortex is the new, modern mod manager from Nexus Mods. It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.
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Can viruses be on Nexus Mods?

All Nexus files are scanned when uploaded. Most files in a mod cannot contain viruses. Some can. Don't download anything with an EXE or DLL unless a huge number of people have already tried it and know it is safe.
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How do I create a Nexus account?

To create an account please complete the form below.
  1. First Name.
  2. Surname.
  3. Email Address.
  4. Password.
  5. Telephone No.
  6. 1st Line Address.
  7. 2nd Line Address.
  8. 3rd Line Address.
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Why can't I log into Nexus Mods?

This is, more often than not, down to an over-zealous addon or privacy setting preventing the site from working as intended. Before raising an issue with the staff, you are advised to try using a different browser or try disabling all your add-ons to ensure that it isn't your local settings causing the problem.
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How do I download and install Nexus?

Install Nexus
  1. Log on to the Nexus server.
  2. Download the Nexus 2.9. 0 or later zip file and unzip the content to a directory of your choice. See Installing Nexus. ...
  3. Open the command prompt and start Nexus. Linux: ...
  4. Verify if Nexus is running by accessing the URL: <nexus host name>:port/nexus/index. html . ...
  5. Stop Nexus. Linux:
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