A plugin is an additive file for a Minecraft multiplayer server. A plugin, unlike a mod, will not modify a client or server
Once the setup process is complete, open your panel and login using your user credentials.
Upon your login, you will be met with your panel home page. It will look something like this.
Navigate to the Plugin Manager. This is where you will decide what type of server you can have. This screen will look something like this.
Here you can choose your server type. The following is a list and features of each:
Server Type |
Features |
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Geyser Spigot |
Geyser is a program that allows Minecraft: Bedrock Edition clients to join Minecraft: Java Edition servers, allowing for true cross-platform between both editions of the game. It can be installed as a plugin on Paper, Waterfall, Velocity, or can be ran as a standalone program. |
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Purpur |
Purpur is a drop-in replacement for Paper servers designed for configurability, and new fun and exciting gameplay features. |
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PaperMC |
High-performance fork of the Spigot Minecraft Server designed to fix gameplay and mechanics inconsistencies. Paper includes additional updates and substantial enhancements to reduce lag and boost server speed |
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Spigot |
Spigot is derived from the CraftBukkit project and is designed to be more lightweight while being able to handle more players and more plugins. |
It is suggested that further research is done before selecting a server type.
Once installed, you should have the ability to begin downloading compatible plugins at the “Plugins” tab. Once a plugin is installed, you can restart your server, and play!
