Installation Guide

Setting up Jails or Jails+ on your server is straightforward. This guide covers everything you need to know about installation, requirements, and initial configuration.

Server Requirements

  • Minecraft Version: 1.18 or higher (1.20.x recommended)

  • Server Type: Spigot, Purpur, Paper, or any Bukkit-based server

  • Java Version: Java 17 or higher

  • RAM: At least 1GB recommended for the best performance

Installation Steps

1. Download the plugin

Download the latest Jails or Jails+ JAR file from your download location

2. Install the plugin

  1. Stop your server (optional) or restart your server after uploading the JAR file.

  2. Place the JAR file in your server's plugins folder

  3. Start or restart your server

  4. The plugin will generate its configuration files automatically

3. Initial Configuration

After the first startup, you'll find these files and folders in the plugins/Jails or plugins/JailsPlus folder:

  • config.yml - Main plugin settings

  • discord.yml - Discord integration settings and properties (Jails+)

  • jailed_players.yml - Saved information of prisoners

  • handcuffed.yml - Saved information of handcuffed players

  • flags.yml - Saved information of flags (Jails+)

  • jail_locations.yml - Saved properties of prison cells

  • lang - Folder containing language files

First Startup

When you start the server for the first time, you'll see a startup message confirming Jails or Jails+ has loaded successfully. The plugin will automatically:

  • Create all necessary configuration files

  • Register commands and permissions

Verifying Installation

To confirm the plugin is working correctly:

  1. Check your server console for the Jails or Jails+ startup message

  2. Try the command /jailshelp in-game - you should see the help message

Common Installation Issues

Plugin Won't Load

  • Ensure you're using a compatible server version

  • Check that the JAR file isn't corrupted

  • Verify you have sufficient server memory

Commands Not Working

  • Make sure you have the appropriate permissions

  • Check that the plugin loaded without errors in the console

  • Try restarting the server

Next Steps

Once installation is complete and you've verified everything is working, you can:

  • Integrate Jails+ with Discord

  • Configure settings in config.yml

  • Set up permissions for different player groups

  • Configure integrations with other plugins

The default settings are designed to work well for most servers, so you can start using the plugin immediately and customize it later as needed.

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