# How to Add Holograms to Your Minecraft Server with DecentHolograms (/docs/minecraft/setup-holograms)



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Holograms are floating text displays that show information, welcome messages, rules, or decorations. They're commonly used at lobbies, spawn areas, and near warps. Holograms are server-side — players don't need any client mods to see them. They use invisible armor stands or display entities to render the text.

Choose a Hologram Plugin [#choose-a-hologram-plugin]

| Plugin                  | Features                                 | Best for                  |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **DecentHolograms**     | Free, feature-rich, animations           | Most servers              |
| **HolographicDisplays** | Free, simple, reliable                   | Basic holograms           |
| **CMI**                 | Built-in holograms + many other features | Servers already using CMI |

This guide uses **DecentHolograms**.

Install DecentHolograms [#install-decentholograms]

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

    Download DecentHolograms and upload the JAR to `plugins/` via **Files** in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
  </Step>

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

    Restart from **Console** to load the plugin.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Create your first hologram [#create-your-first-hologram]

    Stand where you want the hologram and run:

    ```
    /dh create welcome &b&lWelcome to My Server!
    ```

    This creates a hologram named `welcome` with bold aqua text.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Add more lines [#add-more-lines]

    ```
    /dh line add welcome &7Play. Build. Explore.
    /dh line add welcome &eType /help to get started
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

Common Commands [#common-commands]

| Command                              | Description           |
| ------------------------------------ | --------------------- |
| `/dh create <name> <text>`           | Create a new hologram |
| `/dh delete <name>`                  | Delete a hologram     |
| `/dh line add <name> <text>`         | Add a line            |
| `/dh line set <name> <index> <text>` | Edit a specific line  |
| `/dh line remove <name> <index>`     | Remove a line         |
| `/dh move <name>`                    | Move to your position |
| `/dh list`                           | List all holograms    |

Color Codes [#color-codes]

Holograms support standard Minecraft color codes:

```
&a = green     &b = aqua    &c = red
&d = pink      &e = yellow  &f = white
&l = bold      &n = underline   &o = italic
```

See [Color Codes](/docs/minecraft/use-color-codes) for the full list.

Item Icons [#item-icons]

Display floating items above or between text lines:

```
/dh line add welcome #ICON: DIAMOND_SWORD
```

Animations [#animations]

DecentHolograms supports text animations:

```
/dh line set welcome 1 {animation:scroll}Welcome to the best Minecraft server!{/animation}
```

Where to Use Holograms [#where-to-use-holograms]

Common placements: spawn area welcome messages, server rules, warp signs, shop labels, leaderboards, and event countdowns.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Color Codes](/docs/minecraft/use-color-codes)
* [Plugin Setup](/docs/minecraft/plugin-setup)
* [Setup EssentialsX](/docs/minecraft/setup-essentialsx)