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Mod Organizer 2 - Mod Manager

Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) is the most recommended mod manager for Fallout 4. It uses a virtual file system to keep your mods separate from your game installation.

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Why Choose MO2?

Mod Organizer 2 offers several advantages over other mod managers.

Mod Organizer 2's clean and intuitive interface

Virtual File System

Keeps your game folder clean by managing mods virtually

Easy Troubleshooting

Quickly identify and fix conflicts with built-in tools

Profile System

Switch between different mod setups instantly

Advanced Features

Overwrite management, conflict detection, and more

Download MO2

Get the latest version from Nexus Mods

Installation

Get Mod Organizer 2 set up on your system with these simple steps.

  1. Download MO2 - Get the latest version from Nexus Mods
  2. Extract to Safe Location - Don't install in Program Files or your game directory. Use something like C:\Modding\MO2\
  3. Run Setup - Follow the installation wizard and point it to your Fallout 4 installation

Basic Usage

Learn the fundamental operations for managing mods with MO2.

Pro Tip

MO2's virtual file system means your game installation stays clean, making it easier to troubleshoot issues and switch between different mod setups.

MO2 Tutorial Video

Complete Mod Organizer 2 tutorial

Installing Mods

Download mods and install them through MO2's interface

Enabling/Disabling

Easily enable or disable mods without uninstalling them

Load Order

Drag and drop to reorder your mods and plugins

Launching Games

Launch Fallout 4 and other tools directly from MO2

Advanced Features

Take advantage of MO2's powerful advanced features for professional mod management.

Profiles

Create different profiles for different mod setups (vanilla, heavily modded, testing, etc.)

Conflict Detection

Visual indicators show which mods conflict with each other

Overwrite Management

Manage files that overwrite other mods and create custom patches

Advanced Filtering

Filter mods by category, status, and other criteria

Best Practices

Follow these guidelines to get the most out of Mod Organizer 2.

Important Tips

  • Always create a new profile before making major changes
  • Keep your mods organized with descriptive names
  • Regularly backup your MO2 profiles and settings
  • Use the conflict detection features to resolve issues

Next Steps

Now that you have MO2 set up, here's how to continue your modding journey.

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