Minecraft servers offer many options for configuration and expansion. By adding plugins to your Minecraft server, you can easily add new features, commands, and management tools. Popular plugins such as EssentialsX, WorldEdit, Dynmap, Geyser, LuckPerms, and many more have become almost essential. In this guide, we explain step by step how to easily install plugins on your Minecraft server at ConsulHosting.
Note
Plugins can only be added to servers running software such as Paper, Purpur, Sponge, Spigot, and Magma.
Adding plugins easily
1
Log in to the game panel and go to your Minecraft server.
2
Open the Plugins page.
3
Search for the plugin you want using the search function.
4
Click the install icon and then choose the correct plugin loader and Minecraft version.
Tip
Not sure which software and version your Minecraft server is using? Go to Versions under Management in the game panel.
5
Install the plugin by clicking the Install Plugin button.
6
Restart the Minecraft server using the grey restart button and wait until the server has fully restarted.
Adding plugins manually
2
Download the Minecraft plugin for the correct Minecraft version and plugin loader.
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Then log in to the game panel and go to your Minecraft server.
4
Open the Files page and click the
plugins folder.5
Click the Upload button and choose Upload files. Then upload the plugin you downloaded earlier.
6
Restart the Minecraft server using the grey restart button and wait until the server has fully restarted.
Tip
You can manage your installed plugins by clicking the Installed plugins button in the top right under Plugin.