How do I grant in-game permissions with LuckPerms?

LuckPerms is the go-to permissions plugin for Paper/Spigot servers. It replaces raw OP with proper staff ranks and per-permission control, so you can build exactly the roles your server needs.

Setting up LuckPerms

1. Install LuckPerms from the Mods & Plugins page on a Paper/Spigot server, then restart.
2. In the Console, create a group: lp creategroup admin.
3. Give that group full admin rights: lp group admin permission set '*' true.
4. Add players to it: lp user PlayerName parent add admin.

For complex setups, use the LuckPerms web editor by running lp editor and opening the link it gives you.

Tip: LuckPerms replaces raw OP for fine-grained staff ranks and per-permission control — it's the standard way to manage staff on a plugin server.

Frequently asked questions

Does LuckPerms work on Forge/Fabric? LuckPerms is primarily a plugin for the Paper/Spigot family. Install it from the Mods & Plugins page on a plugin-capable server.

How do I give someone just a few permissions? Instead of '*' true, set individual nodes, e.g. lp group moderator permission set some.permission true, and add users to that group.

What's the web editor for? lp editor opens a visual editor for building complex permission trees without typing every command by hand.