How to Set Up TitleManager on a Minecraft Server

Overview

A Minecraft server can feel plain when the default interface is left untouched. The player list has no custom header or footer, join messages are basic, and useful server details are not always visible unless players run commands. TitleManager helps fix that by letting you customize titles, subtitles, actionbar messages, announcements, scoreboards, and the TAB player list.

With the right configuration, you can greet new players, show server information, display animated text, and make the server feel more polished without rebuilding everything from scratch. The plugin is mostly controlled through YAML files, so the first setup can be a little picky. YAML is not cruel, exactly, but it does care about spaces more than most people do.

Install TitleManager

1. Open the TitleManager page on Spigot and click Download in the top-right corner.

1. After the `.jar` file downloads, open your server panel.
2. Open your panel's FTP or file manager and log in with your panel password.
3. Open the `plugins` folder.
4. Click Upload, then drag the TitleManager `.jar` file into the upload area.
5. Wait until the upload reaches 100%.

1. Restart the server from the panel so TitleManager can generate its files.

Once the restart finishes, the plugin should create a `TitleManager` folder inside `plugins`. That folder contains the main configuration file and the animation files used later.

Using TitleManager

Most TitleManager changes are made in configuration files rather than through in-game menus. Commands are still available for sending specific titles, actionbar messages, or announcements manually, but the permanent server design is handled in the plugin files.

If you plan to use commands often, check the official TitleManager command documentation for the latest syntax and parameters. For most server owners, the important part is understanding where the config sections are and how to reload or restart after editing.

Creating Animations

Plain text works, but animated text is often better for welcome messages, tab headers, or scoreboard titles. TitleManager supports several animation styles, and the generator makes them easier to build than writing every frame by hand.

Generate an Animation

1. Open the TitleManager animation generator.

1. Choose an animation type from the left side.
2. Enter your message in the animation input field.
3. Adjust the speed in ticks and any extra options shown for that animation type.
4. Click Generate when the preview looks right.
5. Select Static Output and copy the generated text.

Add the Animation File

1. Return to your server panel.
2. Open your panel's FTP or file manager and log in.
3. Navigate to `plugins`, then open `TitleManager`.
4. Enter the `animations` folder.
5. Click New File.
6. Name the file after the animation, such as `welcome-glow`.
7. Paste the generated animation text into the file and click Save.

The file name becomes the animation name. For example, an animation file named `welcome-glow` can be used in TitleManager as `${welcome-glow}`. Add that value wherever TitleManager accepts animated text.

For more advanced effects, the official TitleManager animation documentation explains the available formats and options.

Editing the Main Configuration

The main file for most TitleManager features is `config.yml`. This is where you control the tablist, welcome title, actionbar, scoreboard, announcements, and other display settings.

1. Open your server panel.
2. Open your panel's FTP or file manager and log in.
3. Open `plugins`, then open the `TitleManager` folder.
4. Find `config.yml` and click Edit.
5. Use the file search tool to jump to the feature you want to change.
6. Save the file after editing, then restart the server or use the plugin reload method if supported by your setup.

Keep indentation consistent when editing YAML. If a section stops working after a change, check spacing first. It is usually the culprit, quietly sitting there with two extra spaces.

Tablist Header and Footer

The TAB player list is one of the most visible areas TitleManager can customize. You can show the server name, player count, world time, website, Discord invite, or short gameplay reminders.

In `config.yml`, look for the Player List section. The header controls the text above the player names, while the footer controls the text below them. This is a good place for concise information players should see often.

Welcome Title

The welcome title appears when a player joins the server. TitleManager can also show a separate message for players joining for the first time.

Find the Welcome Title section in `config.yml`. The normal `title` and `subtitle` options control what returning players see. The `first-join` options control the message for brand-new players. This is a useful spot for a short greeting, server name, or starter instruction.

Welcome Actionbar

The actionbar appears above the hotbar, making it useful for short notices that should not block the player's screen. TitleManager supports separate actionbar messages for first joins and regular joins.

In the Welcome Actionbar section, edit the main title value for returning players and the `first-join` value for new players. Keep these messages brief, since actionbar text has limited space.

Scoreboard

The scoreboard can display information such as the player's username, ping, balance, online count, rank, or server name. It is useful for survival, economy, minigame, and lobby servers.

Find the Scoreboard section in `config.yml`. The title setting controls the scoreboard heading, and the remaining lines control the displayed content. If you use economy, permissions, or placeholder plugins, make sure the required placeholders are supported by your installed setup.

Announcements

TitleManager can send timed announcements as title messages or actionbar messages. These are configured in the Announcer section of `config.yml`.

Use announcements for short recurring notices, such as restart reminders, event alerts, website links, or voting prompts. Avoid making every announcement huge. Players notice important messages more when the server is not shouting at them every few seconds.

Useful TitleManager Resources

The TitleManager documentation includes separate pages for placeholders, animations, scripts, commands, and the animation generator. These are worth checking when you need exact syntax or want to build more complex displays.

Final Notes

TitleManager is a strong option for improving the visual presentation of a Minecraft server. After installing it, most of the work happens in `config.yml` and the `animations` folder. Start with the tablist, welcome title, and scoreboard, then add animations once the basic text is working correctly.

Save changes carefully, restart or reload when needed, and test with a player account so you can see each message exactly as players will see it.