How to Install Craftbukkit/Spigot Plugins
Beacon Hosting offers reliable game server hosting, including support for Craftbukkit and Spigot Minecraft servers. Installing plugins enhances your server’s functionality and gameplay experience. This guide will walk you through installing plugins on your Beacon Hosting server.
Access Your Server Panel
Log in to your Beacon Hosting account and navigate to your game server’s control panel. This panel provides access to file management, server settings, and plugin installation options.
Upload Your Plugin
Download the desired Craftbukkit or Spigot plugin from a trusted source. Using the file manager in your server panel, upload the plugin .jar file to the 'plugins' directory of your server.
Restart Your Server
After uploading the plugin, restart your server from the control panel. This initializes the plugin and loads it into your server environment.
Configure Your Plugin
Most plugins create configuration files after installation. Use the file manager or FTP access to customize these files according to your preferences.
Support and Additional Services
Beacon Hosting provides a variety of services including game server hosting, Discord bot hosting, and CMS/web hosting. Our billing store is available at www.beaconhosting.org/billing/store where you can manage your services and server packages.
For plugin and package installation support, please contact our customer service or consult our knowledgebase for detailed guides and troubleshooting.