Installation Guide

Follow these step-by-step instructions to install and configure Viking Depths on your Minecraft server.

Prerequisites

Before you begin: Ensure your server meets these requirements for optimal performance.
  • Minecraft Server: Spigot/Paper 1.21.7
  • Required Plugins: Citizens (free), ItemsAdder (paid), FAWE (free)
  • Optional Plugins: ViaVersion, ViaBackwards
  • Server RAM: Minimum 4GB (8GB+ recommended for 20+ players)
  • World: Fresh world or existing with available space for structures

Step-by-Step Installation

1

Download Required Files

Download the Viking Depths setup package and extract all files.

Simple Setup: Just drag and drop the setup files into your server container.
2

Install Dependencies

Add the required plugins to your plugins folder. All other plugins are included in the setup.

Required Downloads: You need to download Citizens (free), ItemsAdder (paid), and FAWE (free) separately.
  • Citizens: Download from SpigotMC (free)
  • ItemsAdder: Purchase from SpigotMC (required for custom items)
  • FAWE: Download from GitHub (free WorldEdit alternative)
3

Rebranding

Customize the setup for your server by updating configuration files with your server's information.

Important: Update these files with your server name, Discord link, and store URLs to complete the setup.

Files to Update

Essential Configuration
  • /plugins/Essentials/motd.txt - Server Name, Discord, Forums & Store URL
  • /plugins/dMOTD/config.yml - Server Name
  • /plugins/dMOTD/server-icon.png - Replace with 64x64px server icon
  • /plugins/TAB/config.yml - Server Name, IP, Store URL
Store & Economy
  • /plugins/ExcellentCrates/previews/ - Store URL
  • plugins/DecentHolograms/holograms/PointsInformation.yml - Store URL
  • plugins/DeluxeMenus/gui_menus/Pointshop - Prices and other stuff
Social & Community
  • plugins/DeluxeMenus/gui_menus/Socails.yml - Social links
  • plugins/DeluxeMenus/gui_menus/ranks.yml - Store URL
  • plugins/DecentHolograms/holograms/Welcome.yml - Server Name
4

Start Your Server

Start your server and enjoy the Viking Depths experience!

Server Start 
# Start your server
./start.sh
# or
java -jar server.jar

# Check if everything loaded correctly
/plugins

Installation Verification

Success! If all steps completed without errors, your Viking Depths setup is ready.

Verification Checklist

  • ✓ All required plugins loaded without errors
  • ✓ PvP Arena region is properly configured
  • ✓ AFK Pond rewards system is active
  • ✓ NPCs are spawned and responding to commands
  • ✓ Permission groups are correctly assigned
  • ✓ Economy and shard systems are functional

Next Steps

Explore Features

Learn about all the features included in Viking Depths

Viking Towny

Check out the upcoming towny setup (coming soon)

Troubleshooting

Find solutions to common setup issues