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How to Upload a Custom Minecraft Plugin (.jar)

Learn how to install custom plugins on your Minecraft server using file manager easily and effectively.

What is Custom Minecraft Plugin

Custom Minecraft plugin generally refers to a plugin which is not listed on Plugins directly on your panel or a plugin made by someone (or yourselves).

How to Install

To install a custom plugin on your Minecraft server, you will have following steps:

  • Open and login to your Minecraft server's dashboard.
  • Locate Files section and click on it.
  • Locate and open Plugins folder.
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  • Once there, click on the New button ( you may find it on top right).
  • A drop down menu will appear, select "File From Upload".
  • Your device's storage will appear, so locate the .jar file of the plugin and hit upload.
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This will install the custom plugin on your Minecraft server.

Makesure to upload the correct .jar file!

Note

Please keep the following in mind before proceeding:

  • After installing the plugin, you must restart your Minecraft server to activate it.

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