How to Install Plugins on Your Server

Introduction

Plugins are the easiest way to add features without touching Java code. They work on Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper servers, not on Vanilla and not on Forge/Fabric.

Switch to a Plugin-Compatible JAR

1. 1Open the panel → Settings → Server Type
2. 2Pick Paper (recommended) and your Minecraft version
3. 3Click Save and restart the server

Paper is faster than Spigot and bug-compatible with most plugins.

Install a Plugin

1. 1Download the plugin .jar file from SpigotMC or Modrinth
2. 2In the panel, open the File Manager
3. 3Navigate into the /plugins folder
4. 4Click Upload and drop the .jar file
5. 5Go back to the Console tab and restart the server
6. 6Check the log for [PluginName] Enabled, that confirms it loaded

Configuring a Plugin

• Most plugins create a folder inside /plugins on first run
• Open that folder → edit config.yml with the panel's text editor
• Save → restart, or run /reload confirm if the plugin supports it

Tip: Always download plugins matching your exact Minecraft version. A 1.20 plugin will crash a 1.21 server.

Warning: Don't install random .jar files from sketchy websites. Stick to Modrinth, SpigotMC, and Hangar.

Need More Help?

Plugin crashing the server? Post the stack trace in our Discord.