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Minecraft Server Setup & Plugin Installation

This guide explains how to set up and configure a Minecraft Java Edition server (Paper, Purpur, or Spigot) on your CordenX panel.

1. Choosing Your Server Jar​

  1. Log into your panel and select your Minecraft server instance.
  2. Go to Startup in the navigation menu.
  3. Select your desired server type from the Server Jar / Egg settings:
  • Paper: Highly optimized, supports Bukkit/Spigot plugins (recommended).
  • Purpur: Highly customizable fork of Paper with added gameplay settings.
  • Forge / Fabric: Required for running custom modpacks.

2. Changing Java Versions​

Different Minecraft versions require specific Java runtime versions:

  • Minecraft 1.20.5+: Requires Java 21
  • Minecraft 1.17 – 1.20.4: Requires Java 17
  • Minecraft 1.12.2 – 1.16.5: Requires Java 11 or Java 8

To change your Java version:

  1. Open the Startup tab.
  2. Find the Docker Image dropdown menu.
  3. Select the matching Java version (e.g., ghcr.io/pterodactyl/yolks:java_21).
  4. Restart your server from the Console tab.

3. Installing Plugins​

  1. Download your desired plugin .jar files from trusted sources (SpiGet, Modrinth, or Hangar).
  2. Go to File Manager on your server panel.
  3. Open the plugins directory.
  4. Click Upload and select your plugin .jar files.
  5. Restart your server to load the plugins and generate configuration files.