How To Add Plugins To Minecraft Paper Server

Many players ask how to add Plugins to Minecraft Paper server, but Paper is designed for plugins, not mods. Since mods need Forge or Fabric on both client and server, they won’t run on Paper. Instead, you can add plugins by uploading the file into the plugins folder and restarting the server through your panel or console so they’re loaded. Paper’s focus on performance, security, and multiple Minecraft versions makes it a stable choice, while Spigot and Bukkit plugins can often provide similar features.

Adding Plugins to the Plugins Folder

Adding plugins is very simple; you can do it by:

• Download the desired compatible Paper plugin from a trusted source

• Once installed, open your Apollo panel

• Stop the server

• Navigate to the File Manager

• Locate and select the plugins folder

• Continue by dragging and dropping the installed plugins

• Once added, start and join the server to verify that the plugins are working

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Updated on: 16/09/2025