How to Set Up a Minecraft Server with Plugins Quickstart

A step-by-step guide to installing and using the Plugins Quickstart gametype for your Minecraft server

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Configuring a Minecraft server with plugins can be time-consuming and difficult. The Plugins Quickstart gametype offers a solution by providing a pre-configured set of plugins for players and server staff. This guide will explain how to install the Plugins Quickstart gametype and get started with its features.

Step 1: Installing Plugins Quickstart

Go to the Apex Server Panel and stop your server.
(Optional) Click on Reset Server Files in the left-hand menu.
(Optional) Confirm resetting all server files, but choose to restart later.
Find the Game File section and select Plugins Quickstart.
Follow the on-screen prompts to change the version and restart your server.

Step 2: Exploring the Plugins

After joining the server, you'll be greeted with a welcome message and some basic tools. The pre-configured plugins are ready to use.

EssentialsX: Essential Commands and Tools

EssentialsX offers a welcome message, starter tools, and several convenient commands, such as /tpa, /spawn, /sethome, /home, /kit, and /warp.

Grief Prevention: Safeguard Your Land

Protect your land with Grief Prevention by using a golden shovel to mark off areas. You'll gain more claim blocks every hour to expand your protected land.

Holographic Displays enable server owners to convey information with floating text. Use the “/hd help” command to access subcommands like /hd create, /hd delete, and /hd edit.

WorldEdit + WorldGuard: Building and Protecting

WorldEdit and WorldGuard help you create and protect server buildings. Utilize a wooden axe for selecting and manipulating landscapes, constructing structures, and safeguarding them from player modifications.

LuckPerms: Manage Permissions with Ease

LuckPerms is a versatile permissions plugin with nine default ranks. Use the “/luckperms editor” command in-game to adjust permissions as needed.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Plugins not working: Ensure the version is set to Plugins Quickstart and restart the server. Check plugin commands with /help.
Cannot use certain commands: Verify your permissions or configure them using the LuckPerms plugin. Alternatively, op yourself in the console.
Server shows errors during startup: Select Reset Server Files in the left-hand menu, remove all files, and restart the server.

Updated on: 13/04/2023

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