How to Install Vault on Your Minecraft Server
Learn how to install Vault — the API bridge for economy, permissions, and chat between plugins.
Vault is an API bridge that connects economy, permissions, and chat plugins together. Many plugins require Vault to share data — for example, EssentialsX economy with shop plugins, or LuckPerms prefixes with chat formatting.
Installing Vault
Upload to your server
Access the XGamingServer panel, go to Files, navigate to /plugins/, and upload the .jar.
Restart your server
Vault auto-detects compatible plugins. No configuration needed.
What Vault Connects
| Feature | Provider Plugins | Consumer Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | EssentialsX, CMI | Shop plugins, auction houses, rewards |
| Permissions | LuckPerms, PermissionsEx | Any plugin checking permissions |
| Chat | LuckPerms + EssentialsX Chat | Chat formatting, prefixes |
📝 Note: Vault doesn't provide economy or permissions itself — it acts as a bridge between the plugins that do. You need at least one provider plugin (like EssentialsX for economy or LuckPerms for permissions).
💡 Tip: If you're setting up a server economy, the recommended stack is: Vault + LuckPerms + EssentialsX + EssentialsX Chat.
See also: Setup EssentialsX | Setup LuckPerms
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