{"id":12947,"date":"2019-05-29T08:50:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T08:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test2.gginternal.net\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-install-plugins-on-your-server\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T15:00:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:00:40","slug":"how-to-install-plugins-on-your-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-install-plugins-on-your-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Plugins on Your Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner10_1mgbruh.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[Auto] How to Automatically install plugins on your Minecraft Server\" width=\"643\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zi-PfsQ_moQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Customization is one of the best things about Minecraft. There are lots of game modes and minigames to play. It\u2019s just full of fun! How is this possible? Plugins! We\u2019ll show you how to add plugins to your new server!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/recommended-minecraft-plugins\/\">Here<\/a> you can find our guide for recommended Bukkit\/ Spigot\/ Paper plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">  Introduction  <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins are an addition to your server which will make your experience greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about plugins is that they do not need to be set up on each player&#8217;s client like mods. Players will be able to join with the normal Minecraft client regardless of how many plugins your server is running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With plugins you will be able to do a lot of new things on your server, like protecting areas, creating kits, using an economic system, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2757\u2757\u2757 NOTE \u2757\u2757\u2757<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">You have to be sure that your server is running on Spigot, Paper or CraftBukkit! Remember that single Vanilla can&#8217;t run plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So check first you are running one of the three mentioned above, otherwise, you will have to change your server type. <strong>We recommend you do a backup before any server type changes!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-alert\">You can check our guide for changing your server type and version <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-change-your-server-type-and-version\/\">here<\/a> and the one for making a backup <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-make-a-backup-and-download-it\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing Plugins via Pterodactyl<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to install plugins on your server is using the Plugin List from your Multicraft panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To do so please follow the next steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Pterodacyl panel <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\">here<\/a> and stop your server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15-1024x110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15-1024x110.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15-768x82.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15-60x6.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15-100x11.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-15.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <code><strong>Plugin Installer<\/strong><\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-16-223x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-16-223x1024.png 223w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-16-11x50.png 11w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-16-13x60.png 13w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-16-22x100.png 22w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the plugin you want and click on the tiny little download icon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17-1024x959.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17-1024x959.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17-768x719.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17-50x47.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17-60x56.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17-100x94.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-17.png 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the desired version, then click on <code><strong>Install Plugin<\/strong><\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-18.png 595w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-18-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-18-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-18-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-18-100x51.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start your server<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19-1024x111.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19-1024x111.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19-768x83.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19-60x6.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19-100x11.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-19.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">You can use the <code>\/plugins<\/code> command to see the active plugins on your server!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">  Installing Plugins Manually  <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[Manual] How to Manually install plugins on your Minecraft Server\" width=\"643\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kNI5Pv7AXzY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also download plugins from <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.bukkit.org\/bukkit-plugins\">Bukkit<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spigotmc.org\/resources\">Spigot<\/a> and then upload them using FileZilla to your server&#8217;s <code>\/plugins<\/code> directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To install a plugin manually you need to follow the next steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the plugin you want checking that you get the version you need according to your server version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/4_ckiiol.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login in your Pterodactyl panel <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\">here<\/a> and stop your server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20-1024x110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20-1024x110.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20-768x82.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20-60x6.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20-100x11.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-20.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect via FileZilla to your server and upload the plugin to your server <code>plugins<\/code> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5_rp2x4d.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-alert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-connect-to-your-server-using-filezilla\/\">Here<\/a> is our guide for connecting via FileZilla to your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start your server<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21-1024x111.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21-1024x111.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21-768x83.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21-60x6.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21-100x11.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-21.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">You can use the <code>\/plugins<\/code> command to see the active plugins on your server!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Done! Now your server will load the plugins you have uploaded!<br>\nRemember to always upload plugins that correspond to your current server version!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714\ufe0f How to Find Plugins and Get Support for Them \u2714\ufe0f<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, you can find plugins on two sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.bukkit.org\/bukkit-plugins\">Bukkit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spigotmc.org\/resources\/categories\/spigot.4\/\">Spigot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We do not recommend downloading plugins from other sources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-alert\">Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/recommended-minecraft-plugins\/\">here<\/a> is our guide with recommended Minecraft plugins that will you give you a lot of good ideas for plugins to add to your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, to contact the author of a plugin for the support you just need to open the official page and click on the <code>Ask Questions\/ Get Support<\/code> button. You will be prompted to a way to contact the author of the plugin for support or questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-success\">Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-open-a-support-ticket\/\">open a ticket<\/a> in your Client Area if you need any further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2755 Useful Links \u2755<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/recommended-minecraft-plugins\/?1610043182955\">Recommended Minecraft Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-set-up-and-use-essentialsx\/\">EssentialsX Installation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-set-up-and-use-worldborder-plugin\/\">How to Set Up and Use WorldBorder Plugin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Customization is one of the best things about Minecraft, there are lots of game modes and minigames to play, it\u2019s just full of fun! 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