AegisGuard is designed for a drop-in installation. Whether you run a single Survival server or a high-performance Folia network, the process is simple.

Before installing, ensure your realm meets these requirements.

Requirement	Details
Java Version	Java 17 or newer (Required for MC 1.18+).
Server Software	Spigot, Paper, Purpur, Pufferfish, or Folia.
Minecraft Version	1.16.5 — 1.20.4+

⚠️ Note: Legacy versions (1.8 - 1.12) are not supported due to outdated API limitations.

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Get the latest stable release from our official sources.

• GitHub Releases (Recommended)
• SpigotMC Page

1. Stop your server completely (stop command).
2. Drag the AegisGuard.jar file into your server's /plugins folder.
3. Start the server.

Once the server is live, check your console for the startup message. You should see the Aegis awakening:

[AegisGuard] Folia detected. Enabling Folia-compatible schedulers. [AegisGuard] AegisGuard v1.0.0 enabled.

Run the command /ag in-game. If the GUI opens, you are ready!

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AegisGuard works standalone, but these plugins unlock its full potential.

Plugin	Feature Unlocked
Vault	Enables Economy, Upkeep, and Marketplace. (Requires an economy plugin like EssentialsX).
Dynmap	Adds live Map Rendering of all claims (Green for players, Red for Server).
PlaceholderAPI	Adds chat placeholders like %aegis_owner% and %aegis_plot_name%.
LuckPerms	Essential for managing Permissions and User Groups.

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To update AegisGuard to a newer version:

1. Stop the server.
2. Delete the old .jar file.
3. Upload the new .jar file.
4. Restart the server.

Note: Your config.yml, messages.yml, and database (plots.yml or SQL) will be preserved automatically.

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