How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Java Edition Server

You can install plugins on your server to add new features, management tools or gameplay mechanics.

Where can I find plugins?

You can find plugins on the following platforms:

• Modrinth
• Hangar
• SpigotMC
• Bukkit

How do I install plugins?

1. Download the plugin
   Download the plugin as a .jar file.

2. Connect via SFTP
   Connect to your server via SFTP and navigate to the plugins folder.

3. Upload the plugin
   Upload the .jar file to the plugins folder.

4. Restart the server
   Restart the server so the plugin is loaded.

How do I remove a plugin?

1. Stop the server
   Stop the server.

2. Delete the plugin
   Delete the plugin's .jar file from the plugins folder.

3. Delete config folder
   Optionally delete the associated configuration folder under plugins/.

4. Restart the server
   Restart the server.