# Setup

## Installation

1. Download the AreaRegen jar.
2. Place the jar in your server's `plugins` folder.
3. Restart your server.
4. Confirm the plugin loaded without console errors.
5. Give yourself the required permissions or operator access.

## Quick Start

1. Run:

```text
/arearegen wand
```

2. Left-click one corner of the area.
3. Right-click the opposite corner.
4. Create the area:

```text
/arearegen create mine1
```

5. Add the triggers you want:

```text
/arearegen triggers mine1 add EXPLOSION
/arearegen triggers mine1 add MINING
```

6. Test the area by damaging blocks inside it.

## Updating
Before updating check [Migration Guides](migration-guides.md)

1. Stop the server.
2. Back up the `plugins/AreaRegen` folder.
3. Replace the old jar with the new jar.
4. Start the server.
5. Test one area before relying on the update in production.

## Recommended First Test

Create a small test area first, such as a 5x5x5 cube. Test regeneration timing, triggers, and container behavior before configuring large areas.