How to install Plugins

Minecraft Plugin Installation Guide

What You Need: A Minecraft server (Paper/Spigot) and plugin files (.jar). Follow these steps carefully.

Step 1: Find Plugins

1. Go to Modrinth or Hangar
2. Use the version filter (left sidebar)
3. Match it exactly to your server version

Step 2: Download Plugin

✅ Click the "Download" button
⚠️ Important: Download all required dependencies (listed on plugin page)

Step 3: Prepare Server

1. Stop your server completely
2. Find your server's /plugins folder

Step 4: Install Plugin

1. Copy downloaded .jar files
2. Paste them into the /plugins folder
3. Never edit plugin files directly

Step 5: Start Server

1. Restart your server
2. Wait for "Done!" message
3. Type /plugins in-game to confirm

⚠️ If Plugins Don't Work

1. Check server version match
2. Install missing dependencies
3. Read error logs in /logs folder

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