🔧Installation

We told you that this resource will be suitable for any aspiring server owner, no matter how experienced. You'll see from this page alone that we're honoring that commitment! We'll take you step by step through the installation process.

We strongly recommend using an external FTP client for uploading files to your server. We'd suggest using WinSCP, but FileZilla will work fine as well.

Turn off your server

Make sure your server is OFFLINE before starting Step 1!

Before you begin...

This setup guide is assuming you already have a Velocity/Bungeecord instance set up and ready to go. We do not explain how to set up a network - you will need to do this yourself. Helpful guides can be found below, or for video guides simply search on YouTube. Alternatively, we can set up your velocity network for you for a fee - see the addons on our page! Velocity Installation Guide (Recommended) https://forums.papermc.io/threads/velocity-configuration-and-setup-guide.521/ Bungeecord Installation Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbhZUhdLs44

Step #1 -> Set your Server Type (jar file)

Set your server version to 1.21.5 in your panel. You should be looking for something along the lines of "Server Type" or "Jar Manager" on your panel, either on the main page or on the sidebar. In the image below, we'll be using PebbleHost as an example. Alternatively, download the Paper 1.21.5 jar from https://api.papermc.io/v2/projects/paper/versions/1.21.5/builds/114/downloads/paper-1.21.5-114.jar.

Example of PebbleHost's server type selector. Most panels will look similar to this.

Step #3 -> Delete all existing files and directories

Since you'll be uploading the files from our setup, you need to all files currently stored on your server.

Step #4 -> Upload the "server_files.zip" file

Upload the server_files.zip file into your main directory.

Step #4 -> Extract the .zip file

You'll want to use the FTP client from your hosting provider to extract a .zip file. Select the file, then click "Extract", "Unzip" or "Unarchive". The wording will differ slightly based on what provider you're using for your hosting.

Extracting a .zip file using a Multicraft panel

Extracting a .zip file using a Pterodactyl panel

Step #5 -> Download the following Plugins

There are a few plugins that cannot include in our setup as they are Premium plugins, however some developers allow you to download these for free. Download below:

MOST are free, BUT... consider supporting these brilliant developers! These developers have produced some fantastic plugins, and while most of the developers allow you to download them for free if you wish, please consider supporting their work by purchasing them! We have provided links to both the respective paid and free (if applicable) plugins.

Plugin	Version Needed	Paid Version	Free Version
Citizens	2.0.38-b3804	Buy and Download	Download
PL-Hide	2.0.2	Buy and Download	Download
TAB	5.2.1	None	Download

Put all of the above plugins in your /plugins directory.

Step #6 -> Start up your server

Once everything has been extracted, you're good to go! Start up your server and enjoy the setup!

Your server may take longer to boot than normal on the first load, as it generates core server files. Just be patient and allow it time to do its thing!

You may see some messages from plugins when you join or load up the server telling you updates are available. These messages are only visible to server operators. Please see our FAQ for more information regarding plugin updates.

Step #7 -> Granting Permissions

To unlock access to all commands, type op <your username> in console. You can also type lp user <your username> group set owner to grant yourself the Owner rank.

Installation is complete!

There will be some more basic configuration required to brand the server as your own, but you'll find out everything you need to do on the next few pages.