Installation Guide
Follow these steps to install our Minecraft plugin on your server.
Prerequisites
Before installing, make sure you have:
- A Minecraft server running version 1.8.x - 1.21.x
- PlaceHolderApi plugin
- Server software: Spigot, Paper, or compatible forks
- Java 8 or higher
- Access to your server files
- Server restart privileges
Download the Plugin
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Download the latest version of the plugin from one of these sources:
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Make sure you download the correct version for your Minecraft server version.
Server Installation
- Stop your Minecraft server if it's running
- Navigate to your server's
pluginsfolder - Copy or move the downloaded JAR file into this folder
- Start your server again
The plugin will automatically generate necessary configuration files on the first startup.
Verify Installation
You can verify that the plugin has been successfully installed by:
- Checking the server console during startup for messages from our plugin
- Running the command
/pluginin-game (requires appropriate permissions) - Looking for the plugin in the output of the
/pluginscommand
Post-Installation
After installation:
- Go to the
plugins/AdvancedArmorStands/directory to find the configuration files - Edit
config.ymlto customize the plugin settings (see Configuration) - Restart the server to apply your changes, or use the reload command if available
Updating the Plugin
To update to a newer version:
- Stop your Minecraft server
- Delete the old plugin JAR from your
pluginsfolder - Add the new version to the
pluginsfolder - Start your server again
Your configuration files will be preserved during updates. However, it's always a good idea to make backups before updating.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues during installation:
- Check that your server meets the requirements
- Ensure you downloaded the correct version
- Look for error messages in your server console
- See our Troubleshooting guide for common issues