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FAQs

Does Nexus Mods scan for viruses? ›

All content uploaded to Nexus Mods goes through multiple security checks and a virus scan process before being made available to download.

Each month Nexus Mods will donate a set amount of money into a central donation pool from which the total DP available that month will be calculated. At the end of each month, mod authors will receive DP based on how many unique downloads their mods received that month.

As far as I know, yes. I have never had a virus detected from files downloaded from it and there were no suspicious files. Nexus Mods is a well-known and reputable website that hosts a wide variety of mods for various video games.

We highly recommend using a strong password, containing a minimum 12 character and a mixture of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.

While there may be rules against mentioning nexus like the user above me said, using mods from nexus itself is not bannable unless it's some cheat mod that you use in a game that has VAC secured servers for multiplayer.

Hackers have breached NexusMods, one of the biggest sites for customizing and tweaking video games with fan-made modifications. The people who run the Nexus have confirmed in a blog post that stolen information does include usernames, email addresses, and passwords for a segment of its registered members.

A lot of modders are leaving Nexus because of some of the frankly unethical decisions they've made. The nexus has made a rather invasive u-turn of late when they should only just publish. They even insulted their own long-term users in the process.

All uploaded mods are scanned before they are made available for download. Some anti-virus programs will flag some mods, but it is a false positive. All the mods available here are virus free.

The Nexus is a legit mod site. It existed long before the workshop. They do, however, have fewer restrictions on their mods, so there may be some issued here and there, but it is unlikely you will have to deal with them as long as you read the mods reviews/comments first.

1. 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.

Does Nexus Mods make money? ›

Yes, you can split the DP that your files will earn each month between up to 24 other users per mod on a percentage basis. For example, you can set your file donations so that you receive 50% of the DP, and two of the people who helped you build your mod each receive 25%.

All mods are free to download, we do not limit which access based on our membership status. You do not need to pay for mods that are over 3MB in size. Free members are restricted to 3MB/s download speeds. Premium members are not capped at can download the maximum speed their ISP provides.

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).

As part of the upgrade, users will be required to log out and update their passwords to be at least 12 characters long - including at least one capital, at least one lowercase letter, as well as a number. Updated passwords in the new user portal will be secured with new, stronger encryption algorithms.

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.

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.

Nexus malware is an Android banking trojan promoted as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) offering that can be used for account takeover (ATO) attacks. This banking trojan was first uncovered in June 2022.

Virus Scanning

If a virus is suspected, the mod will be removed and a detailed report will be provided through your Moderation Dashboard, where you will be able to review the content, restore it, or permanently delete it.

Minecraft mods can contain malware, as evidenced by the Fractureiser virus. It's best not to use them if you're concerned about internet security. If you do, run frequent scans with your antivirus software.