Mods FAQ: Links to Tutorials & Resources

This is an information listing for custom content use and creation for the Sims 4. You can help by alerting me of any new information, or tutorials out there you don't see listed. If you've written a tutorial or posted a video tutorial let me know. Just post here with a link to the information, and I'll include it under the appropriate heading. Also, let me know if there are any broken links or typos.

Thank you to EA for supporting custom content modding in Sims 4 and for hosting this thread here.

How to get started using custom content - the basics

- Instructions for opening custom content stored in a .zip or .rar
How-To Geek - Beginner: How to Extract .RAR Files on Windows and Mac OS X

- Instructions for installing custom content: 
SimsOnline - Install Mods & Custom Content in the Sims 4 (Tutorial)
Crinrict's Sims 4 Help Blog - Custom Content & Mods
How To Install Custom Content in The Sims 4 @ Sims VIP by alexurt

- Instructions for increasing subfolder depth in your mods folder:
Crinrict's Sims 4 Help Blog - Custom Content & Mods- includes a modified .cfg download
How to create subfolders in your Mod (downloads) folder @ Mod the Sims by Sunset Sim - includes a modified .cfg download

Forum Resources for help using custom content

- General Mods Discussion - if you have more questions about custom content ask here.
- Mods Bugs & Issues - if you're having a problem with a mod or something isn't working discuss that here.