How to Add Mods & CC to The Sims 4 — Easy Step-by-Step Guide!

1. ✅ Enable Mods in Game Settings
Before installing anything:
• Launch The Sims 4
• Go to Game Options > Other
• Check Enable Custom Content and Mods and Script Mods Allowed
• Click Apply Changes and Restart the game
This step is crucial—mods won’t work unless enabled.

Mods usually come as or files. If zipped, extract them using WinRAR or 7-Zip.

2. 📂 Locate Your Mods Folder
Navigate to: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods

If the folder doesn’t exist, create one named .
3. 🧩 Install the Files
• Place and files directly into the folder.
• You can organize with subfolders, but script mods must be only one folder deep.

4. 🔄 Restart & Test
• Relaunch the game
• Check under Game Options > Other > View Custom Content to confirm installation
• Load a game and test your new mods or CC

Mods and custom content (CC) are the secret sauce that makes The Sims 4 endlessly customizable.

Whether you’re looking to enhance gameplay, add stunning furniture, or create more realistic

Sims, installing mods and CC is easier than you think. First, launch the game and enable

mods in the settings under Game Options > Other—make sure both “Enable Custom

Content and Mods” and “Script Mods Allowed” are checked. Then, download your

favorite mods from trusted sites like Mod The Sims, The Sims Resource,

or CurseForge. Most files will be in or format. If zipped, extract them using a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
Next, navigate to your Mods folder located at . If it doesn’t exist, create one.

Place your downloaded files directly into this folder. Script mods should

only be one folder deep to function properly. After placing the files, restart your game.

You’ll see a pop-up confirming the mods are active, and you can check under “View Custom Content” in the settings.
To help you get started, we’ve included video tutorials that walk you through each step visually.

These guides are perfect for beginners and cover everything from downloading to

organizing your CC. With just a few clicks, you’ll unlock a whole new world of creativity in The Sims 4. Happy modding