How to Install and Set Up EssentialsX on Your Minecraft Server

How to Install and Configure EssentialsX on Your Minecraft Server

EssentialsX is a highly popular Spigot/Bukkit plugin that adds hundreds of in-game commands you can use to introduce new features such as economies, kits, warps, and much more. This guide will walk you through installing and configuring EssentialsX, as well as introduce some of its basic features and commands.

Note: To install EssentialsX on your server, you need to be running a plugin-compatible server type. If you’re unsure whether your server supports plugins, check out this article for more information.

Installing EssentialsX on Your Server

1. Download the appropriate version of EssentialsX Core from its official download page.

2. Access your server control panel and stop your server.

3. Go to Files.

4. Open the /plugins folder.

5. Click Upload.

6. Upload the EssentialsX .jar file.

7. Start your server.

   
   

✅ The plugin has now been successfully installed!

Configuring EssentialsX on Your Server

EssentialsX starts working immediately once installed, and all its basic features should be available right away. For most users, the default settings will work just fine. However, EssentialsX is highly customizable — you can tweak almost every configuration to your liking.

1. Access your server control panel and stop your server.

2. Go to Files > Config Files.

3. Open config.yml (if you have several, look for the one labeled “Plugin config file: plugins/Essentials/config.yml”).

From this page, you can edit your server’s settings according to your needs. For more detailed information, visit the plugin’s official page.

EssentialsX Features, Commands, and Add-ons

EssentialsX provides a wide range of features, commands, and optional add-ons that can greatly enhance your server experience. Below are some key highlights:

Main Features

• Moderation tools: kick, mute, jail, or temporarily ban players.

• Warps: teleport to predefined locations.

• Kits: claim predefined sets of gear and items.

• Economy system: in-game currency, sign shops, and command costs.

• Player nicknames.

  
  

Common Commands

EssentialsX includes over 100 new commands. Here are some of the most useful ones:

• /gc – View memory usage and TPS (ticks per second).

• /tpa <player> – Request to teleport to another player.

• /warp <name> – Teleport to a saved warp location.

• /msg <player> – Send a private message.

• /socialspy – See private messages between players.

• /invsee – View another player’s inventory.

• /broadcast <message> – Send a message to all players.

• /createkit <kitname> – Create a kit using your current inventory.

• /togglejail <player> – Jail or release a player.

Find the full list of EssentialsX commands here.

EssentialsX Add-ons

EssentialsX also offers several optional add-ons for extended functionality:

• EssentialsX Chat – Customize chat formats for players or groups.

  

• EssentialsX Spawn – Set your server’s spawn point.

• EssentialsX Protect – Enforce rules to protect your world.

Conclusion

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