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Installing Plugins

How to add functionality to your Spigot or Paper server using plugins.

Prerequisites

To use plugins, your server must be running a server type that supports them, such as:

Note: Vanilla Minecraft and Bedrock (Bedrock Dedicated Server) do not support Java plugins.

Method 1: File Manager (Easy)

  1. Download the plugin .jar file from a trusted source like SpigotMC or Modrinth.
  2. Log in to your RYN Host Panel.
  3. Go to the "File Manager".
  4. Open the plugins folder. If it doesn't exist, start your server once to generate it.
  5. Click "Upload" and select your .jar file.
  6. Restart your server.

Method 2: SFTP (Best for large files)

  1. Connect to your server via SFTP (see our SFTP Guide).
  2. Navigate to the /plugins/ directory on the remote server.
  3. Drag and drop the plugin .jar file from your computer into this folder.
  4. Wait for the transfer to complete.
  5. Restart your server.

Verifying Installation

Once the server has restarted, type pl or plugins in the server console. If the installation was successful, the plugin name will appear in green.

If it appears in red, the plugin is not compatible or is missing a dependency (check the console logs for errors).