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Installation

Get the latest TARDIS plugin file from the Downloads page.
Choose the link that matches your server version.

caution

TARDIS v5.x.x does NOT need TARDISChunkGenerator - do not install it!

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If upgrading from a previous version of TARDIS, see Updating from v4.x.x to v5.x.x for more information.

You install TARDIS just like you would any other Spigot/Paper plugin, by dropping it into the Spigot / Paper plugins folder and starting the server.

The TARDIS database, configuration, schematic and advancement files will be created automatically.

tip

For the plugin to have full functionality and work correctly you should have the latest Spigot / Paper server (currently version 1.21.3-R0.1).

The TARDIS plugin has evolved into a complex beast, with things that unexperienced server administrators may have trouble with. If you have difficulties, ask for help on the TARDIS community Discord server, or create a ticket on the issues page.

Installation:​

Place the TARDIS.jar file in your plugins folder.

You will most probably need to run a permissions plugin for players to actually use the TARDIS (it’s possible without one, but players will need to be opped!). As a minimum players will generally need the tardis.use permission to build a TARDIS, and tardis.enter to be a companion.

If this is your first time using the plugin, you may want to set the TARDIS difficulty mode to easy. To do this use the in-game command: /tardisconfig difficulty easy.

Enhancing the TARDIS plugin​

While not essential to make the TARDIS plugin work, the following plugins will make your Time Travelling experience even better.

  1. Install WorldGuard to automatically protect your TARDIS from griefing.

  2. Install a permissions plugin, so that you can restrict or grant players the rights to use TARDIS’ different features. We like LuckPerms.

  3. (Optional) Install LibsDisguises so that you can use the Genetic Manipulator / Immortality Gate.

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    TARDIS can now create its own disguises, but LibsDisguises does a much better job of it!

  4. Install the TARDIS-Resource-Pack so that you see re-textured TARDIS blocks and items, and hear TARDIS sounds.

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