Bridging the gap between your gaming platform and your modding profile is essential for keeping your subscriptions synchronized across all your devices. The process begins inside the game itself, where you will navigate to the mod browser menu. Upon your first visit, the game will ask you to authenticate your account to save your preferences and subscriptions. Instead of struggling with a cumbersome on-screen keyboard to type in your email and password, the game will generate a unique five-digit code on your TV or monitor. This code is your temporary key to linking your current gaming session with your central profile.
With the code displayed on your screen, you need to switch to a secondary device like a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to complete the handshake. Open your web browser and navigate to mod.io/connect, which is the dedicated portal for device pairing. You will be prompted to log in to your account if you haven't already, or create a new one using your preferred method such as email, Steam, or Xbox Live credentials. Once logged in, simply enter the five-digit code from your game screen into the provided field on the webpage to secure the connection.
The moment you submit the code, the web page will confirm the successful link, and your game screen will automatically refresh to show that you are logged in. This instant synchronization means that any mods you have previously subscribed to on the website will immediately begin queuing for download on your console or PC. This one-time setup creates a permanent link, allowing you to browse and subscribe to mods on your phone during your commute and have them installed and waiting for you when you boot up your game at home.