How to Install Vault on a Minecraft Server #

Vault is one of the most widely used Minecraft plugins. It acts as a bridge between plugins and your economy, permissions, and chat plugins. Many popular plugins require Vault to function correctly.

This guide will show you how to install Vault on a Paper, Purpur, or Spigot server.

What Is Vault? #

Vault is not an economy plugin by itself.

Instead, it provides a common API that allows plugins to communicate with:

• Economy plugins
• Permission plugins
• Chat plugins

For example, AuctionHousePlus and TradeSpire use Vault to access player balances.

1. Stop Your Server #

Before installing any plugin, stop your Minecraft server completely.

Installing plugins while the server is running can cause them not to load correctly. Don't use tools such as PlugMan when loading a plugin for the first time.

2. Download Vault #

Download the latest Vault plugin JAR and save it to your computer.

Make sure you download the official release that's compatible with your server software.

3. Move Vault into the Plugins Folder #

Open your server directory.

Copy the Vault JAR into:

plugins/

Example:

Server/
├── plugins/
│   ├── Vault.jar
├── world/
└── server.jar

4. Install an Economy Plugin #

Vault requires an economy provider.

Popular choices include:

Without an economy plugin, Vault cannot provide balances to other plugins, so it will never work.

5. Install a Permissions Plugin (Recommended) #

Although optional, most servers also install a permissions plugin.

My personal choice is:

• LuckPerms

This allows plugins using Vault to access permission information. It is not required, but highly encouraged.

6. Start the Server #

Start your server.

If Vault loads successfully, it should appear in your plugin list.

Run in-game:

/plugins

You should see "Vault" listed in green. If you've installed CMI / EssentialsX / an economy provider check that too. If it's also green it should work.

Common Issues:

Economy Doesn't Work #

Remember that Vault only connects plugins together.

You still need an actual economy plugin such as EssentialsX Economy.

Plugins That Require Vault #

Many plugins depend on Vault, including:

• AuctionHousePlus
• TradeSpire
• CoinFlipZ
• PaperX
• MobCash
• JumpCash
• Most shop and economy plugins

Tips #

• Always restart the server after installing Vault.
• Keep Vault updated.
• Install a permissions plugin like LuckPerms for the best compatibility.
• Basic Commands Depend from economy provider to the other. EssentialsX has /balance, /pay, and more, while CMI has /money.