# Modpacks and Profiles

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This wiki page shows instructions for using modpacks and profiles with [Thunderstore Mod Manager](https://get.thunderstore.io/)
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## Should I make a modpack or a profile?

**Profiles** are made up of a list of mods and configs for those mods. In most cases, profiles are faster and easier to make and use than modpacks. **Use a profile if:**

* You just want to share the same mods and settings with your friends.

**Modpacks** are packages uploaded to Thunderstore with the `modpack`category. They contain a list of mods as [dependency strings](https://wiki.thunderstore.io/#dependencies) in the [manifest.json](https://wiki.thunderstore.io/#manifest-1) file and configs for those mods. Modpacks can also contain additional files (even entire mods). **Use a modpack if:**

* You plan on updating your mod list or settings regularly, such as for a dedicated server.
* You want your mod list and settings to be publicly available on the Thunderstore site.

## How do I create a Profile?

Click the Share button or go to `Settings -> Profile -> Export profile as code` to generate and profile code and copy it to your clipboard.

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Share this code using Steam, Discord, or any other text app. Importing a profile from this code will download the profile's mods and configs.&#x20;

## How do I import a Profile?

Profiles can be imported by code or file in the mod manager.

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## How do I create a Modpack?

Modpacks use the same format as any package on Thunderstore. See [Creating a Package](https://wiki.thunderstore.io/creating-a-package/) for instructions on how to properly format a package.

To add mods to your modpack, you need to add the **dependency string** for each mod to your `manifest.json` file. You can find the dependency string for a package on its page on the Thunderstore website or by using the "Show dependency strings" option in the mod manager Settings.&#x20;

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In most cases, you'll also want your configs for each mod as well. In the mod manager Settings, select "Browse profile folder" which should open a new window like the one below.

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Open the `BepInEx` folder and find your `config` folder.

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Copy just the `config` folder into your package. Do not copy the `core` or `plugins` folders, modpacks usually don't contain any actual code or assets themselves.

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Zip up your files and [upload](https://thunderstore.io/package/create/) the zip to Thunderstore.

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Example modpack for the Lethal Company community from the tutorial above
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