How to install plugins on your server

Requirements

• A server running Paper, Purpur, or Spigot (plugins don't work on Vanilla)
• Access to your server at panel.baires.host

Step 1: Download the plugin

Download plugins only from trusted sources:

• Modrinth (modrinth.com) — modern, curated
• SpigotMC (spigotmc.org) — largest repository
• Hangar (hangar.papermc.io) — PaperMC official
• Bukkit (dev.bukkit.org) — legacy but still active

Make sure the plugin version matches your server's Minecraft version.

Step 2: Upload to the plugins folder

1. Go to panel.baires.host → select your server
2. Navigate to Files → plugins/ folder
3. Click Upload
4. Select the downloaded .jar file
5. Wait for the upload to complete

Step 3: Restart the server

1. Go to the Console tab
2. Type stop to gracefully shut down
3. Click Start to boot the server

The plugin will generate its configuration files on first start.

Step 4: Verify installation

In the console, run:

plugins

Or in-game as OP:

/plugins

Green = loaded successfully, Red = error (check console logs).

Configuring plugins

After first start, plugins create config files in plugins/PluginName/:

1. Go to Files → plugins/PluginName/
2. Edit config.yml or the relevant config file
3. Save and either restart or run the plugin's reload command

Troubleshooting

• Plugin shows red in /plugins: Check the console for error messages. Common causes: wrong MC version, missing dependency.
• Plugin not appearing: Make sure the file is a .jar and is directly inside plugins/ (not in a subfolder).
• Dependency errors: Some plugins require other plugins (e.g., Vault, ProtocolLib). Install dependencies first.

Tips

• Keep plugins updated to avoid security vulnerabilities
• Don't install too many plugins — each one adds overhead
• Test new plugins on a backup before deploying to your main server
• Read the plugin's documentation page for configuration help