Guides

Installing add-ons in MSFS 2020

Community folder, Marketplace, and manual package install.

Installing add-ons in MSFS 2024

Community folder, symlinks, and common install paths.

Installing in X-Plane 11

Aircraft, plugins, and Custom Scenery.

Installing in X-Plane 12

XP12 folder layout and add-on managers.

Installing in Prepar3D v4/v5

SimObjects, effects, and scenery order.

License activation

Step-by-step key activation, VPN, and common errors.

PMDG Operations Center 3

PMDG account from X-Shop after purchase: sign in to OC 3 and download your aircraft.

Aerosoft One

Account or key from X-Shop: sign in to Aerosoft One and install your product.

Fenix Installer

Fenix account from X-Shop: download Installer, sign in, and install your aircraft.

iniManager

iniBuilds account from X-Shop: sign in to iniManager and install packages.

Community folder (MSFS)

Manual install without an installer.

Custom Aircraft / Plugins (X-Plane)

Where to place aircraft and plugins in XP.

Joysticks and peripherals

Honeycomb, Thrustmaster, Logitech — basic axis setup.

Performance optimization

Graphics, CPU/GPU load, and recommended presets.

Backing up add-ons

Save add-ons before reinstalling the simulator.