🌏Setup Installation
Follow this step-by-step guide to get your brand new server setup up and running!
Make sure your server is offline before following any of the steps. Failing to do so will lead to major corruption and an improper installation!
1. Install the Correct Server .jar File
It's crucial to install the correct server .jar file, failing to do so can lead to data corruption, issues with world saves and plugin incompatibilities. Refer to Resource Versions to find the correct jar file you need for each setup.
You can either drag the .jar file into your main server directory, or if your hosting provider has a .jar installer, use that! This is what the directory you'll be uploading your .jar file will look like. Delete the existing .jar file if there is one, and make sure it is the same name!
2. Start up your server
To make sure the .jar file has installed correctly, try starting up your server. If it starts as expected, type /ver into the console and make sure it matches the version needed in Resource Versions.
Make sure to shut down your server again after completing this step!
3. Drag the setup .ZIP file into your main directory
Drag the .zip file you downloaded from wherever you bought the server setup from into the main directory (see above).
4. Delete certain existing folders
To avoid corruption, delete the following folders in your main directory if they already exist:
/plugins/worldserver.propertiesspigot.ymlbukkit.yml
5. Unzip the .ZIP file in your main directory
You may want to use the File Manager from your host to unzip, as it will be easier! Here's what you should be looking for:
6. Start up your server
After unzipping your download, start up your server! If it's all gone smoothly, you should have little to no errors in your console, and you will be able to join your server!
On first startup, it may take longer than usual to load as it generates core server files.
Upon joining your server, you may see notifications from several plugins asking for updates. This is to be expected as we are unable to constantly update our setup to allow for the latest versions of plugins.
Simply download the newest version of these plugins and replace the .jar in your /plugins directory with the new one. Restart your server and you'll be good to go!
7. Grant yourself OP permissions
To unlock all commands for your account, type /op (your username) in console. This will grant you access to every command on the server. You can also grant yourself the Owner rank with /lp user (your username) group set Owner
8. Customise your setup
In this documentation you'll find everything you need to know on how to make your setup truly yours. Check out More Information now for your next steps!
If you have any issues with installation, please reach out to us on our Discord Server!
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