Want to make your Minecraft server even cooler? It’s super easy! Check out the following plugin installation guide, guaranteed to be simple and hassle-free.

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Before Starting, Choose the Right Server Version

Make sure you’re using a Minecraft server version that supports plugins. The safest and most recommended options are: Paper or Purpur.

Why choose Paper/Purpur? Because:

  • Very stable

  • Always updated

  • Supports plugins from Bukkit, Spigot, etc.

If you’re still using Bukkit or Spigot, try upgrading to Paper/Purpur.

⚠️ Important note: Modded servers like Forge or Fabric cannot run plugins. Hybrid servers that claim to support both are usually unstable. So it’s better to choose one.

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How to Install Minecraft Plugins (Step-by-Step)

Ready? Let’s get started! 💻

1

Find a Safe Plugin 🔍

There are many sites to download plugins. Here are some recommended ones:

Avoid shady sites offering pirated plugins. Besides being unethical, the risk of getting a virus is very high. 😬

2

Check Plugin Compatibility ✅

Before downloading, check if the plugin supports your Minecraft server version. Usually, there’s info in the “Tested Minecraft Versions” section. If the main version (e.g., 1.20) is supported, usually the minor versions (like 1.20.2) are also safe.

3

Download Plugin 💾

Click the “Download Now” button and save the .jar plugin file to your computer.

4

Upload Plugin to Server 📤

  1. Make sure your server is turned off (shutdown). This is important to keep all data safe.

  2. Open the File Manager in your server panel.

  3. Find the “plugins” folder. If it doesn’t exist, try running the server once to create the folder.

  1. Drag and drop the .jar plugin file into the “plugins” folder in the server panel.
5

Restart Server 🔄

After uploading the file, turn your server back on. If everything goes well, type “pl” in the server console. The newly installed plugin will appear in the list.

Super easy, right? If you have any questions or issues, don’t hesitate to seek help from the Minecraft community or the ZeroCloud support team. We’re always ready to help make your server even cooler. Good luck and happy exploring! 🚀

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