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System Prerequisites

Before installing any Sentry Studios assets, please verify your server environment meets our minimum requirements to ensure optimal performance.
Java Requirement: All compiled plugins strictly require Java 17 or Java 21. Running on outdated Java runtimes (such as Java 8 or 11) will result in immediate startup failures.

Recommended Software

We highly recommend high-performance forks like PaperMC, Purpur, or Folia.

Required Dependencies

Ensure you have Vault and a compatible permissions plugin (e.g., LuckPerms) installed.

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Standard Installation

1

Download Your Assets

Log in to your BuiltByBit account or the Sentry Studios client portal. Navigate to your purchases and download the latest .jar or .zip files.
2

Upload to Plugins Folder

Transfer the downloaded .jar files into your server’s /plugins directory using SFTP or your server panel’s file manager.
3

Install External Dependencies (If Applicable)

If you are utilizing our custom GUIs, ensure you also install external dependencies:
4

Restart & Verify

Restart your server. Check the console to verify that the plugins have successfully enabled and generated their default configuration folders.

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Recommended Directory Setup

For a fully integrated server utilizing our GUI configurations and plugins, your /plugins directory should resemble (NOT EXACT) the structure below:
Vault (or any dependency)
SentryWipe (example)
config.yml
licence.yml

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First-Time Configuration

After your first startup, all configuration files will be generated in their respective plugin folders. Sentry Studios plugins are designed to be highly customizable.
We utilize YAML (.yml) format for all configurations. Ensure you use strict spaces (not tabs) when modifying values. Use YAML Checker if you experience parsing errors.
To apply changes, you rarely need to restart your server. Use the designated reload commands (e.g., /sentrywipe reload or /deluxemenus reload) to apply UI and message changes instantly.

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Database Setup

By default, all Sentry Studios resources utilize local SQLite storage for immediate, zero-configuration deployment. For networks or large servers, we recommend migrating to MySQL:
  1. Open the plugin’s config.yml.
  2. Locate the database section and change the type from SQLITE to MYSQL.
  3. Input your host, port, username, password, and database name.
  4. Restart the server. Data schemas will automatically be generated in your MySQL database.

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Troubleshooting

The most common cause is an outdated Java version. Verify your server is running Java 17 or Java 21. Use java -version in your console to confirm.
Ensure DeluxeMenus is installed and that the menu files are properly registered in DeluxeMenus/config.yml. Check the console for any YAML parsing errors in the menu files.
This means the required PlaceholderAPI expansion isn’t installed or PAPI hasn’t been reloaded. Run /papi ecloud download <ExpansionName> followed by /papi reload.

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Getting Support

If you encounter an issue that isn’t covered in the documentation, our support team is ready to help.

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Open a Ticket

For billing inquiries or complex technical issues, open a support ticket on our website.
Last modified on July 28, 2026