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How to Set Up Global and Local Chat in Minecraft
How to Create Global and Local Chat with EssentialsX A single, server-wide chat can quickly become cluttered and noisy, especially on active servers. To create a more organized and immersive communication system, many server owners implement both local chat (for nearby players) and global chat (for everyone). The easiest way to achieve this is with […]
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EssentialsX Spawn: A Guide to Managing Your Server's Spawn Point The first impression a player gets of your server is the spawn point. It's the central hub, the meeting place, and the first thing new players see. Managing this location effectively is crucial, and the EssentialsX Spawn module provides all the tools you need to […]
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How to Set Colored & Custom Prefixes in Minecraft
One of the first things that makes a Minecraft server feel professional is a well-designed chat format with custom prefixes. Giving ranks like [VIP], [Moderator], and [Admin] their own unique, colored prefix is essential for identifying staff and rewarding players. This guide will teach you how to do it using LuckPerms, the most popular and […]
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PlaceholderAPI: The Plugin That Connects Everything Have you ever installed a scoreboard plugin and wondered, "How do I show the player's rank from LuckPerms?" or "How can I display a player's balance from EssentialsX in a hologram?" The answer to all these questions is PlaceholderAPI (PAPI). PlaceholderAPI is one of the most important "background" plugins […]
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EssentialsX: The Essential Plugin for Every Minecraft Server If there is one plugin that could be considered the backbone of modern Minecraft servers, it's EssentialsX. It's not just a plugin; it's a comprehensive suite of tools that provides the fundamental commands and features that players and administrators expect. From setting homes to managing the server […]
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EssentialsX Chat: The Guide to Formatting Your Minecraft Chat So, you've set up your ranks in LuckPerms, given them cool colored prefixes, but when players talk in-game, the chat is still the plain, boring default. This is a common problem, and the solution is a dedicated chat formatting plugin. The most reliable and widely used […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Minecraft Server Permissions Every successful Minecraft server relies on a solid permissions system. It controls who can use certain commands, access specific areas, and what ranks players have. For years, this has been a source of confusion for many server owners. That is, until LuckPerms became the definitive standard. LuckPerms is […]
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How to Create Minecraft Holograms A professional Minecraft server needs to communicate information clearly and elegantly. Whether it's a welcome message at spawn, a list of top players, or floating labels for different areas, holograms are the perfect solution. The most famous and reliable plugin for this job is Holographic Displays. This guide will show […]
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AmazingKit: The Easy Way to Create Server Kits Managing server kits can be a headache, especially with traditional plugins like Essentials that often require deep dives into complex configuration files. If you're looking for a modern, powerful, and incredibly user-friendly way to create starter and donor kits, then AmazingKit is the plugin you need. This […]
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How to Copy, Paste, Rotate & Move Builds Every great Minecraft builder knows that building block-by-block is not always the most efficient way to create something magnificent. Whether you've built a perfect house in the wrong location or want to create an entire city by duplicating structures, you need a tool that works as fast […]
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ImageMaps Guide: Display Custom Images on Your Minecraft Server Want to make your Minecraft server truly unique? One of the best ways to add a professional and custom touch is by displaying images, logos, and banners in-game. The ImageMaps plugin makes this incredibly easy, allowing you to convert any picture into a map that can […]
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A Quick Guide to Minecraft Ranks and Permissions Ever wondered how Minecraft servers manage who can fly, who can use special commands, and who has a colorful name in chat? The answer is a permissions plugin, and for a long time, the most popular choice was PermissionsEx (PEX). This guide will cover the basics you […]