How to install Minecraft plugins
Currently trying to install plugins for my server but I do not know how to do so. I have an FTP program installed and ready to go, but I need to know where the plugins go. I do know they need to be a .jar file.
Where in the non-root directory would they go? I have not altered the file system in any way.
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jhartman
Linode Staff
I personally run a Minecraft Spigot server, but I believe that ultimately the pathing will be the same regardless of server type. In short, you will install your plugins in the directory /home/$USER/server/plugins, but they will not be installed until the server is started/restarted.
For some more info, I've provided the plugin installation guides directly from Bukkit and Spigot to get you started:
Once the plugins are installed and your Minecraft server is running, you can view all installed plugins with the command /plugins.
@jhartman, I've installed a Minecraft server via the Linode Marketplace. What type of server is that (Fabric, Forge, Bukkit/Spigot/Paper, or Quilt)? I am trying to install a voice chat plugin (Simple Voice Chat, I think.. but am open to suggestions). I don't seem to have a /plugin folder anywhere on the server. Any guidance you're able to provide would be appreciated.