1. EssentialsX

The most important plugin for any server. Provides essential commands like /home, /spawn, /tpa, /warp, and many others.

• Player teleportation commands
• Home system (/home, /sethome)
• Warp system (/warp, /setwarp)
• Player messaging (/msg, /reply)
• Economy features

2. LuckPerms

Advanced permission management system. Allows you to create groups, assign permissions, and manage player access.

• Group-based permissions
• Player-specific permissions
• Permission inheritance
• Database storage
• Web interface available

3. WorldEdit

Powerful world editing tool for administrators. Allows for large-scale building and terrain modification.

• Copy and paste structures
• Fill and replace commands
• Terrain generation
• Selection tools
• Brush tools

4. WorldGuard

Region protection system. Allows you to protect areas from griefing and control player actions.

• Region protection
• Flag management
• PvP control
• Block protection
• Mob spawning control

Method 1: Using Plugin Installer (Recommended)

Use the built-in Plugin Installer in your Game Panel for easy installation:

1. Stop your server
2. Navigate to Plugin Installer in Game Panel
3. Search for the plugin you want
4. Click install and follow the wizard
5. Start your server

Method 2: Manual Installation

Download and install plugins manually:

1. Download plugin JAR files from SpigotMC or official sources
2. Access File Manager in Game Panel
3. Upload JAR files to the plugins folder
4. Start your server
5. Configure plugins as needed

Step 1: Install EssentialsX

EssentialsX is the foundation of most servers. Install it first:

Step 2: Install LuckPerms

Set up permission management:

Step 3: Install WorldEdit

Add world editing capabilities:

Step 4: Install WorldGuard

Add region protection:

EssentialsX Configuration

Configure basic EssentialsX settings:

LuckPerms Setup

Create basic permission groups:

WorldGuard Regions

Set up basic protection:

Performance Plugins

• ClearLag - Automatically removes dropped items and entities
• LagAssist - Monitors and optimizes server performance
• Chunky - Pre-generates chunks to reduce lag

Administration Plugins

• AdvancedBan - Advanced ban management system
• CoreProtect - Block and player action logging
• Vault - Economy and permission API

Player Experience Plugins

• VoteRewards - Reward players for voting
• Jobs - Job system for economy
• McMMO - RPG-style skill system

Plugin Won't Load

Check that the plugin is compatible with your server version and that you have the correct server software (Spigot/Paper).

Permission Issues

Make sure you have the correct permissions set up in LuckPerms and that Vault is installed for permission integration.

Plugin Conflicts

Some plugins may conflict with each other. Check plugin documentation for compatibility information and disable conflicting plugins.

1. Install One at a Time

Install and test plugins one at a time to identify any conflicts or issues.

2. Keep Plugins Updated

Regularly update your plugins to get bug fixes and new features.

3. Backup Before Changes

Always backup your server before installing new plugins or making configuration changes.

4. Test on Copy

Test new plugins on a copy of your server before installing on production.