How To Install Minecraft Plugins In Game Panel

One of the most exciting things about the Minecraft server is the ability to optimize it past what Vanilla Minecraft can offer. One of the best ways to do this is using plugins. The reasoning behind this is that plugins only need to be installed on the server, unlike mods, as mods need to be installed on both the server and Minecraft client itself.

How to install plugins automatically?

Create your server and ensure that you select Minecraft Java Edition. Once you have done that, click on Manage to access your Minecraft server instance.

Select Configuration:

You can choose Server settings from there. The option you are looking at is Server type. There you will be able choose from a variety custom server types.

You will need to choose from the following to install plugins:

Type of server

Modified vanilla Minecraft server, with the Bukkit API. Bukkit API is what Bukkit plugins use for interaction with the server

Spigot

Modified Minecraft server built on CraftBukkit that provides additional performance optimizations and configuration options while remaining compatible to all existing plugins. It is also consistent with Vanilla Minecraft game mechanics.

PaperMC*

Spigot Minecraft Server High-Performance Fork. This fork aims to fix gameplay inconsistencies and improve performance. This paper contains many features, bug fixes and exploit preventions that provide major performance improvements not available in Spigot.

* Recommended for users who want to get maximum performance with their current plan while not compromising server features or functionality

Once you've chosen the server type that you prefer, click on Download / Update to begin the download.

After the download is completed, your server should be ready to install plugins. Navigate back into your instance section, and select Plugins.

You just need to choose a plugin and click on Install.

If you are unsure about the plugin or need more information, please click on the discussion button:

After the plugins have been installed, you need to start your server in order to load them and their configuration.

How do I manually install plugins?

You can always manually install your plugin if you don't see it in the list.

First, download the plugin from the official page. It should be in.jar format. Once you have done that, open File Manager.

Double-click to open the plugins folder

And lastly, use the drag-drop method to upload the plugin from your computer to the server instance. Make sure the plugin is uploaded to the Plugins folder. After the upload is complete, restart your server

It is worth noting that plugins are installed in the same way regardless of how you do it.

How can I verify that plugins are working?

After restarting the server, open your Server Console:

Also, write plugins

This will display the list of plugins currently installed on your server. :

This command works even if you are logged into the server. However, you should put a slash before the command if you are playing in-game. It should look something like the following /plugins

Recommended plugins

AuthMeReloaded – This plugin can be used only when you play offline mode. It prevents username theft on your server.

ViaVersion: Allows users with older Minecraft versions to join your server. fake it till you make it

WorldEdit - The WorldEdit plugin has been widely used for over 10 years. It is essential for building large projects and saving time. fake root

AntiCheatReloaded - Helps server admins combat the use of hacked clients and spambots. It analyzes the behavior of players to prevent malicious gameplay.