Mod Newby how to activate mods

[mattthebrat1970]

Please tell me how to get a mod to work in the SP game after downloading a mod from a site.
Thank you for your assistance.
I apologize if this is in an faq somewhere or if is so basic. I can't find the answer in EOA or here or anywhere else.

[Gibbon]

Hi Matt,

First of all, you will need a copy of FLMM or Freelancer Mod Manager.

You can download this here:
files.filefront.com/Freelancer+Mod+Manager+131/;3211006;/fileinfo.html

Try and find a mod that also works in SP as not all of them do. Most mods are in FLMM format and you get them into mod manager by simply double clicking on the mod icon. Once you've installed it, just activate it in mod manager.

Once you've finished with the mod, deactivate and restore backups. This last option is very important as it cleans FL for you and removes any stray files left by the deactivation.