How to Uninstall Plugins from Your Minecraft Server
Learn how to safely remove plugins and their configuration files.
Removing a plugin is straightforward, but you should do it properly to avoid leftover files and dependency issues.
Removing a Plugin
Stop your server
Access the XGamingServer panel and stop your server.
Delete the plugin JAR
Go to Files, navigate to /plugins/, and delete the plugin's .jar file.
Delete the plugin's config folder (optional)
In /plugins/, find and delete the plugin's configuration folder (named after the plugin). This removes all saved settings and data.
Start your server
Start the server and check Console for any errors related to missing dependencies.
Troubleshooting After Removal
- "Unknown command" errors — Normal if the plugin's commands are no longer available
- Dependency errors — Another plugin may depend on the one you removed. Check the error message for which plugin needs it
- Leftover database tables — If the plugin used MySQL (via
Databases), its tables remain. You can remove them through phpMyAdmin if desired
⚠️ Warning: Don't remove plugins that other plugins depend on. Check if any other plugins list the removed plugin as a dependency.
💡 Tip: If you want to temporarily disable a plugin without removing it, rename the
.jarfile extension (e.g.,MyPlugin.jar.disabled). The server won't load it but you can easily re-enable it.
See also: Installing Plugins
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