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# Install Minecraft Plugins and Mods One-Click

> Search, install, and update Minecraft plugins and game mods directly from the Sculk Hosting control panel — no manual file transfers or FTP access required.

The Sculk Hosting plugin manager lets you find, install, and update plugins and mods without ever touching a file. Search by name, click install, and the panel handles the download and placement automatically. When updates are released, you can apply them the same way — keeping your server current with zero manual effort.

## What the plugin manager does

* Searches a curated library of plugins and mods from the panel interface
* Downloads and installs files directly to the correct server directory with one click
* Flags installed plugins that have updates available and lets you apply them instantly
* Keeps your server current without requiring you to visit external download sites or use the file manager

## Accessing the plugin manager

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to the panel">
    Go to [panel.sculkhosting.com](https://panel.sculkhosting.com) and sign in with your Sculk Hosting account credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your server">
    Click on the server you want to manage.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Plugins or Mods tab">
    In the server sidebar, click **Plugins** or **Mods**, depending on your server type. The plugin manager search interface loads.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Installing a plugin

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the plugin manager">
    Open the **Plugins** or **Mods** tab in your server's sidebar as described above.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for the plugin">
    Type the plugin or mod name into the search bar. Results appear as you type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Install">
    Find the plugin you want in the results and click **Install**. The panel downloads and places the file automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart your server">
    Most plugins only load on startup. Restart your server from the **Console** tab for the plugin to take effect.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Updating installed plugins

When a newer version of an installed plugin is available, an **Update** button appears next to it in the plugin manager. Click **Update** to download and replace the file. Restart your server afterwards to load the new version.

<Note>
  Only plugins listed in the panel's plugin library appear in search results. If you need to install a plugin or mod that isn't listed, download the JAR file from its official source and upload it manually using the [file manager](/panel/file-manager).
</Note>

<Warning>
  Always test new plugins on a development or staging server, or take a backup before installing on your live server. Some plugins conflict with others or alter world data in ways that are difficult to reverse. Go to the **Backups** tab and create a snapshot before installing anything unfamiliar.
</Warning>