# How to Set Up GriefDefender on Your Minecraft Server (/docs/minecraft/setup-griefdefender)



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**GriefDefender** is a land-claim and anti-grief plugin that lets players protect their builds. It supports Bukkit and Sponge and integrates with LuckPerms for permissions.

Install GriefDefender [#install-griefdefender]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Download GriefDefender [#download-griefdefender]

    Get the latest from [GriefDefender on SpigotMC](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/griefdefender.68900/) or the official GitHub releases.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Upload the plugin [#upload-the-plugin]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Files** in the sidebar and upload the JAR to `plugins/`.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart the server [#restart-the-server]

    Restart from **Console** so GriefDefender generates its config files.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Configure claim settings [#configure-claim-settings]

    Edit `plugins/GriefDefender/global.conf` in **Files**:

    ```ini
    claim {
      # Minimum blocks between claims
      minimum-claim-size = 100
      # Starting claim blocks per player
      initial-claim-blocks = 1000
      # Claim blocks earned per hour of play
      blocks-accrued-per-hour = 100
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set up permissions [#set-up-permissions]

    GriefDefender uses [LuckPerms](/docs/minecraft/setup-luckperms) for permission management. Set the relevant permissions on your default group.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Key Permissions [#key-permissions]

| Permission                                    | Description         |
| --------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |
| `griefdefender.user.claim.create.basic`       | Create basic claims |
| `griefdefender.user.claim.create.subdivision` | Create subdivisions |
| `griefdefender.admin.claim.create.admin`      | Create admin claims |
| `griefdefender.user.claim.list`               | List own claims     |

Creating Claims [#creating-claims]

Players can create claims using:

* **Golden Shovel** — right-click two corners to define a claim area
* `/gd claim` — claim the area around you
* `/gd mode basic` — switch to basic claim mode

Managing Claims [#managing-claims]

| Command                     | Description                  |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `/gd claim info`            | View current claim details   |
| `/gd claim list`            | List all your claims         |
| `/gd trust player <name>`   | Trust a player in your claim |
| `/gd untrust player <name>` | Remove trust from a player   |
| `/gd abandon claim`         | Abandon current claim        |

Trust Levels [#trust-levels]

GriefDefender has multiple trust levels:

| Level         | What it allows                         |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Accessor**  | Interact with buttons, levers, doors   |
| **Container** | Access chests and inventories          |
| **Builder**   | Place and break blocks                 |
| **Manager**   | Modify claim settings and trust others |

Premium Version [#premium-version]

GriefDefender Premium offers additional features like tax systems, rent, and advanced flags. The free version covers basic claiming needs.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Setup LuckPerms](/docs/minecraft/setup-luckperms)
* [Setup WorldGuard](/docs/minecraft/setup-worldguard)
* [Plugin Setup](/docs/minecraft/plugin-setup)