MobCage/docs/Installation.md

Installation

This guide explains how to install RS-MobCages on your Paper Minecraft server.

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Requirements

Before installing RS-MobCages, make sure your server meets the plugin requirements.

• A supported version of Paper
• A compatible Java version for your Minecraft server
• Permission to install plugins on the server

RS-MobCages is designed for Paper servers.

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Installing RS-MobCages

Step 1 — Stop Your Server

Before installing or updating any plugin, stop your Minecraft server completely.

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Step 2 — Download RS-MobCages

Download the latest release of RS-MobCages from one of the supported download locations. Place the downloaded .jar file somewhere you can easily access.

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Step 3 — Install the Plugin

Move the RS-MobCages .jar file into your server's:

plugins/

folder.

Your server directory should look similar to:

server/
├── plugins/
│   ├── RS-MobCages.jar
│   └── ...
├── world/
├── world_nether/
└── world_the_end/

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Step 4 — Start Your Server

Start the Minecraft server normally. During startup, Paper will load RS-MobCages and create any required plugin files. After the server has finished starting, check the console for the RS-MobCages startup message.

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Verifying Installation

Join the server and verify that RS-MobCages is loaded. You can also check the server console or run:

/plugins

RS-MobCages should appear in the list of loaded plugins.

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First-Time Setup

Once RS-MobCages is installed, continue to:

➡️ Getting Started

The Getting Started guide will walk through obtaining and using your first Mob Cage.

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Updating RS-MobCages

To update the plugin:

1. Stop the server.
2. Remove the old RS-MobCages .jar file from the plugins folder.
3. Place the new .jar file into the plugins folder.
4. Start the server.

Unless otherwise noted in the release notes, existing plugin data and configuration files should be preserved. Always back up your server before performing updates.

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Troubleshooting Installation

If RS-MobCages does not appear in /plugins:

• Make sure the .jar file is inside the correct plugins folder.
• Check that you are using a supported Paper server version.
• Check the server console for plugin loading errors.
• Verify that your Java version is compatible with your Minecraft server.

For additional help, see:

➡️ Troubleshooting