Minecraft: Java Edition: Plugins
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Plugins are server-side add-ons that change server behavior, add commands, manage permissions, and more. Players connect with a completely unmodified Minecraft client.
Paper is the recommended server software for plugins. It’s a fork of Spigot with better performance, faster security patches, and an extended API for plugin developers. We recommend Paper over Spigot and even over Vanilla, even if you aren’t using any plugins.
For step-by-step plugin installation instructions, see the Quick Start Guide.
Tutorials
(11)Minecraft BlueMap
BlueMap is a 3D world map plugin for Minecraft servers, offering browser-based viewing, easy installation, port setup, and support for multiple mod...
How to Pre-Generate Your Minecraft World with Chunky
Set up Chunky on Paper, Fabric, or Forge to pre-generate your world and eliminate exploration lag. World border setup, size planning, and all commands included.
Minecraft CoreProtect Rolling Back Player Death
Learn how to roll back dropped items after a player death in Minecraft using CoreProtect, with lookup and rollback commands to recover lost inventory...
Minecraft CoreProtect
Track, view, and revert player or game changes with CoreProtect on your Minecraft server. Learn installation, inspection, rollback, and lookup commands.
Minecraft DriveBackupV2
DriveBackupV2 backs up your Minecraft server data to Google Drive, OneDrive, or (S)FTP, with setup, configuration, and scheduling options for secure...
Minecraft LuckPerms
Learn how to use and install LuckPerms, the recommended Minecraft permissions plugin, with tips for setup, usage, MySQL storage, and network installation.
How to Set Up Geyser for Java and Bedrock Cross-Play
Let Bedrock players join your Java Minecraft server with Geyser and Floodgate. Covers installation, port configuration, and Floodgate for Xbox/mobile auth.
How to Set Up Simple Voice Chat on Your Minecraft Server
Install and configure Simple Voice Chat for proximity voice chat on your Minecraft server, including port setup and troubleshooting.
How to Support Multiple Minecraft Versions with ViaVersion
Let players on different Minecraft versions join your server using ViaVersion, ViaBackwards, and ViaRewind on Paper or Spigot.
Minecraft SquareMap
Set up SquareMap, a 2D map plugin for Minecraft servers focused on performance and simplicity, with installation, port setup, and configuration tips.
Minecraft Votifier
Votifier connects your Minecraft server to voting sites, letting you reward players for votes. Includes setup, port config, and troubleshooting tips.
Troubleshooting
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(2)Minecraft CoreProtect Events
CoreProtect event types and lookup syntax for Minecraft servers. Covers player, entity, and game actions with command examples for each.
Minecraft DriveBackupV2 Backup Naming Format
Learn how to customize DriveBackupV2 backup file names using date and time pattern letters, with examples and a full reference table for Minecraft servers.