Plugins allow you to enhance your Minecraft gameplay with new features, commands, and functionalities. In this article, we will explain how to easily install plugins on your Aternos Minecraft: Java Edition server.
How to install plugins on your Minecraft server:
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Install a supported server software for plugins
You have to install a server software that allows the use of plugins. Currently available on Aternos are:- PaperMC (recommended): https://aternos.org/software/papermc/
- Purpur: https://aternos.org/software/purpur/
- Spigot: https://aternos.org/software/spigot/
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Install a plugin
You can find lots of plugins in the Aternos plugin list here: https://aternos.org/addons/ Search for a plugin and select a version that works with your server version. -
Configure your plugin
After starting the server most plugin generate a config folder with different config files. You can access these files in the files section: https://aternos.org/files/ Most config changes require a server restart.
Looking for mods?
If you are only interested in server-side and client-side modifications, follow this article about mods: Install mods (Minecraft: Java Edition)