Installation

This page explains how to install EventDirector on your Minecraft server.

Requirements

Before installing the plugin, make sure you have:

• a compatible Paper/Spigot-based Minecraft server;
• access to the server plugins folder;
• permission to restart the server;
• the correct EventDirector .jar file;
• any required dependencies for your specific build.

info

If your build depends on external libraries or companion plugins, install those dependencies before starting the server.

Installation steps

1. Stop the server.
2. Place the EventDirector .jar file inside the plugins folder.
3. Start the server.
4. Wait until the plugin finishes loading.
5. Check the console for errors or warnings.
6. Join the server and run:

/eventdirector version

If the command returns plugin information, EventDirector is loaded.

First generated files

On first startup, the plugin may generate configuration files and folders. These files usually contain:

• main settings;
• messages;
• event definitions;
• GUI settings;
• backup folders;
• internal data.

Do not edit generated files while the server is writing them. Stop the server first if you need to make large manual changes.

Updating from an older version

Before replacing an older EventDirector .jar, follow this checklist:

1. Create a backup.
2. Stop the server.
3. Replace the old .jar with the new one.
4. Start the server.
5. Check the console.
6. Run /eventdirector version.
7. Test at least one simple event.

warning

Do not update directly on a busy production server without a backup. Even small updates can change configuration behavior.

Common installation mistakes

Problem	Possible cause	Suggested fix
Plugin does not load	Wrong server version or missing dependency	Check console errors and dependencies
Command not found	Plugin failed to enable	Read the startup log
GUI does not open	Missing permission or GUI dependency	Check permissions and console
Config files are empty	Server stopped during first startup	Delete broken generated files and restart carefully