Mods & plugins
Plugins on Paper and Purpur, mods on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
Plugins run on the server only — players join with a normal client. Mods usually need to be installed on every player’s client too. Pick the server software that matches what you want to run.
- One-click install
- Full SFTP access for your own files
- Switch software later without losing your world
Questions
Plugins or mods?
Plugins add commands, protection and minigames without client changes. Mods change the game itself and need the same mods on every client.