Adding Plugins
Extend your server with trusted plugins
Introduction
Plugins are a great way to extend your server with new features. They allow you to customize game mechanics and add new commands or game modes. In this guide, we will go over the basics of plugins and how to install them.
Trusted Sources
For security and reliability, only install plugins from reputable sources:
Installing Plugins
Obtain the plugin's .jar file from a trusted source. If the plugin is provided as a
.zip, extract the .jar prior to installation.
Place the downloaded .jar file into the plugins folder located in your server's root
directory.
Restart server to load the new plugin
The /reload command is never recommended as it can cause various issues.
Execute the /plugins command in-game or via the console. A green listing indicates that
the plugin loaded successfully, while a red listing signals an error.
Troubleshooting
Below are common issues you might encounter when installing plugins along with recommended solutions:
Missing Dependencies
Caused if the plugin requires other plugins to function.
Install the required dependency plugins as specified in the plugin's documentation.
Invalid Plugin File
Caused if the plugin is either:
- Intended for a different modding platform (such as Forge or Fabric).
- Corrupted or incomplete due to network issues, transferring in ASCII mode instead of binary, or downloading an error page.
Re-download the plugin file and verify that it is compatible with your server version.
Duplicate Plugins
Caused if the plugin is installed in multiple versions.
Remove duplicate versions by keeping only one version of each plugin. Delete older or conflicting versions, then restart your server.
Incompatible Java Version
Caused if the plugin is compiled with a newer Java version than installed on the server.
Update your server's Java version or request a compatible build from the plugin developer.