Step 1: Download Spigot
Download SpigotSpigot is the classic Bukkit-based server software for plugins.
Step 2: Create a Start Script
java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar server.jar --nogui
Need optimized flags? Use the Startup Flags Generator.
Step 3: Configure server.properties
Set your motd, max-players, and view-distance. Use our server.properties generator for a clean config.
Step 4: Install Plugins
- Download plugin jars
- Place them in the
pluginsfolder - Restart the server
Paper vs Spigot
Paper is a high-performance fork of Spigot. If you want better performance and fixes, consider Paper.
Troubleshooting
If your server fails to start, check your Java version and RAM allocation. See Common Server Errors.