Plugins are server-side modifications that use existing features and code in the game to add new functions. Since they don’t make any changes to the base game, your players don’t need to install the plugins to their Client or make any changes to their game to join the server.
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Make sure you're using a game version that is compatible with plugins you'd like to install, the 2 most common plugin loaders are Paper and Spigot. Spigot plugins also work with Paper.
Unlike mods, most plugins are version flexible to an extent. This means that in some cases you can continue using a plugin even if it hasn’t been updated to the latest version of the game yet.
How To Install Plugins from the Plugins Tab?
- Head over to the Game Panel and stop your server.
- Navigate to the Addons → Plugins tab and download the plugins of your choice to the server.
- After installing the plugins, start your server back up and check the console to make sure the plugin(s) you added loaded up correctly with the server.
How To Install Plugins Manually?
To install plugins manually you'll need to install the plugin.jar into your computer. You're able to browse thousands of different plugins on SpigotMC and Modrinth.
- Head over to the Game Panel and make sure your server is not running.
- Navigate to the Files tab and open the
pluginsfolder.
- You can drag-and-drop the plugins from your computer to this folder.
- Start your server and check the console to make sure your freshly installed plugin started up.
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If you still require assistance, please get in touch with our support team by opening a ticket or joining our community Discord server.
