5 Essential Plugins Every New SMP Needs
Don't run a naked server! Here are the top 5 essential plugins to protect your build and enhance your player's experience.
Better Safe Than Sorry
Starting a public or semi-public SMP? You need protection. Griefing is an unfortunate reality of Minecraft multiplayer. Here are the 5 first plugins you should install on your Arcane Host Paper server.
1. CoreProtect
This is non-negotiable. CoreProtect logs every block placed and broken. If someone griefs your spawn, you can simply type /co rollback t:1h r:50 and watch the damage undo itself. It's magic.
2. EssentialsX
The "Swiss Army Knife" of plugins. It gives you basic commands like /home, /tpa, /spawn, and basic moderation tools. It's the foundation of almost every server.
3. WorldGuard (and WorldEdit)
Protect specific regions (like your spawn area) so that players cannot break blocks there. essential for keeping your server hub safe.
4. LuckPerms
Manage permissions. You don't want every player to have admin capabilities. LuckPerms lets you create "Ranks" (like Guest, Member, Admin) and assign permissions to them easily.
5. ClearLag (or similar)
Minecraft drops accumulate. Entities pile up. A simple cleanup plugin helps remove ground items periodically to keep your server's RAM usage in check, which is vital for maintaining a smooth experience on free hosting tiers.
How to Install?
On Arcane Host, you can stick to the 'Paper' software option during creation to ensure you have full compatibility with these industry-standard plugins.