How do i manually install mods with NMM

[CyberRobotNinja]

I'm completely new to modding stuff that way and i would like to download Sky UI, ive already downloaded SKSE64 and NMM but the mod manager download button doesnt work even if im logged in so im asking where do i put my mods file or mods in general

[EgoAltar]

Most mods go into your D: > Steam Library > steamapps > common > Skyrim Special Edition > Data folder. This may vary upon where you have Skyrim SE installed.

This is where all esps, bsas, script, texture and mesh folders go

 

SKSE64 has files that go one level up - in the Skyrim Special Edition folder where you find the game executables.

Many mods will have a "read me" that tells you exactly where to put the files.

To get mods that require SKSE64 to work, you have to launch your game from skse64_loader.exe rather than through the Steam launcher.

 

You will also need something like Wrye Bash to activate the esps.

I hope that's enough to get you started.

[Baer2x4]

Just d/l manually & click big green plus in NMM & go to where d/l is ( probably in downloads) and click on downloaded mod.

[c0ax599]

You can certainly "activate" mods in game too. Just click "Mods" on the menu, then click load order, and check the box by the mod you wanna activate. Of course all files must be copied to the correct locations...

 

You can also change the load order IF you can get that kludgy in-game method to work.