> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sentrystudios.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Get Sentry Studios plugins running on your server in under 5 minutes.

Here's a simple quick start on how to load a Sentry plugin or product on your server. This is the fastest and simplest way.

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  5-Minute Setup (simplified)
</h2>

<Note>
  This guide covers the fastest way to get your plugins up and running. For detailed configurations, see the [Getting Started](/getting-started) guide.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check Requirements">
    Ensure your server is running **Java 17** or **Java 21**.

    <Warning>
      Java 8 and 11 are strictly unsupported and will crash on startup.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download Your Plugins">
    Grab the `.jar` files from your BuiltByBit or Sentry Studios client portal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Plugins">
    Drag and drop the downloaded `.jar` files into your server's `plugins/` directory.

    <Info>
      If using UI configurations, make sure you also install the required dependencies like `DeluxeMenus` or `PlaceholderAPI`.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Server">
    Restart your server. All necessary configuration files and database schemas will be automatically generated.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Your Assets">
    Once started, navigate to the newly generated folders (e.g. `plugins/SentryWipe/`) to modify your `config.yml`. Use in-game commands to apply changes instantly without restarting!
  </Step>
</Steps>

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  Next Steps
</h2>

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  <Card title="Core Infrastructure" icon="server" iconType="duotone" href="https://docs.sentrystudios.org/core-infrastructure">
    Learn about our performance-first design and async capabilities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Setup" icon="gears" iconType="duotone" href="https://docs.sentrystudios.org/core-infrastructure#-data-management">
    Deep dive into licensing, directory setups, and build automation.
  </Card>
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