# How to install plugins

## 1. Uploading the plguin

Go to the file manager tab and look for a folder called "plugins" upload your jar file into this folder.

{% hint style="info" %}
Always get plugins from a trusted source like [Spigot](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/) or [Bukkit](https://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins).
{% endhint %}

## 2. Restart the server

Go back to the console tab and restart your server, Once it has finished restarting it should be done installing. To confirm it has installed run "plugins" (no / when running console commands) in the console. If the plugin name is green it was installed correctly if its red continue to the next step.

#### Troubleshooting a failed plugin install

If its red it did not install correctly. If there was an issue installing check if the plugin needs any dependency that you have not installed. if you need more help ask in the developers discord server (if they have one) or ask us for help in our [discord server](https://discord.gg/solarhost).


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