A short, general guide. Always follow the instructions on the mod’s own page first.
- Use a mod manager. Mod Organizer 2 or Vortex keep mods separate and make load order and removal safe.
- Install the framework first. Most adult mods depend on a framework such as SexLab or OStim — check the “Requirements” section on the mod page.
- Watch the load order. Frameworks and libraries load before the mods that use them. SKSE is required by most frameworks.
- Unpack manually if needed. Manual installs go to the Data folder: .esp/.esl plugins, .bsa/.esp meshes and textures, scripts to DataScripts.
- Enable plugins in your mod manager or launcher and start via SKSE.
- Update saves carefully. Removing scripted mods from an existing save can leave traces — read the author’s notes before updating.