How do I remove plugins?

Removing a plugin is quick: stop the server, delete its file, and start again. If you want it gone completely — settings and all — you can remove its config folder too. Here's the safe way to do it.

How to remove a plugin

1. Stop the server from the Console and wait for Offline.
2. Open the Files tab and go into the plugins folder.
3. Delete the plugin's .jar file.
4. If you want it gone entirely, also delete its config folder at plugins/<Name>/.
5. Start the server and check the Console to confirm nothing else depended on it.

What to watch for

Some plugins are dependencies for others (for example, Vault backs many economy and permissions plugins). After removing one, read the startup log — if another plugin now reports a missing dependency, you'll know they were linked.

Tip: If you might want the plugin back later, Archive its config folder to a .zip and download it before deleting, so your settings are saved.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to delete the config folder too? No — deleting just the .jar disables the plugin. Removing the plugins/<Name>/ folder simply clears its leftover settings for a completely clean removal.

Will removing a plugin affect my world? Generally no, though plugins that changed world data (protections, custom generation) may leave their effects behind. Read the plugin's own notes if you're unsure, and back up first.

Another plugin broke after I removed one — why? It probably depended on the plugin you deleted. Reinstall the dependency, or remove the plugin that needed it as well.