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Ayush Singh edited this page Oct 24, 2026 · 1 revision

Installation

This guide explains how to install ReinChat on a Paper Minecraft server.

Requirements

Before installing ReinChat, make sure you have:

  • A compatible Paper server.
  • The ReinChat plugin JAR.
  • The ReinCore plugin JAR, which is required by ReinChat.

PlaceholderAPI is optional and only needed if you want to use its supported integration.

Installation Steps

1. Download the Plugins

Download ReinChat and ReinCore from their official distribution pages.

Make sure both plugins are compatible with each other.

2. Install ReinCore and ReinChat

  1. Stop your Minecraft server.
  2. Open your server's plugins/ directory.
  3. Place both the ReinCore and ReinChat JAR files in that directory.
  4. Start your server.

Both plugins must be installed separately. Do not place the JAR files inside separate subdirectories.

3. Verify the Installation

Check your server console during startup for errors related to ReinChat or ReinCore.

Once ReinChat has initialized successfully, check the plugin's data directory for its configuration files:

plugins/ReinChat/

These files can be edited to customize chat formatting, channels, messages, filters, broadcasts, and other features.

Optional: PlaceholderAPI

PlaceholderAPI is an optional integration.

If you want to use PlaceholderAPI functionality supported by ReinChat:

  1. Install PlaceholderAPI on your server.
  2. Restart the server if necessary.
  3. Configure the relevant placeholders in the applicable ReinChat configuration files.

Refer to the PlaceholderAPI guide for more information.

Updating

When updating ReinChat or ReinCore:

  1. Stop your server.
  2. Back up your configuration files and relevant plugin data.
  3. Replace the old JAR files with the new versions.
  4. Check the release notes for changes or additional requirements.
  5. Start the server and check the console for errors.

Keep ReinChat and ReinCore on compatible versions when updating either plugin.

Troubleshooting

ReinChat does not load

  • Make sure both ReinChat and ReinCore are installed.
  • Check the server console for startup errors.
  • Confirm that the installed server and plugin versions are compatible.

Configuration files are missing

Check the console for errors during plugin initialization. The configuration files may not be generated if the plugin fails to start correctly.

ReinChat reports a dependency error

Verify that ReinCore is installed correctly and that its version is compatible with your ReinChat build.

If the problem persists, consult the Troubleshooting guide.

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