Installing a Resource
Where to find install instructions for every ZCraft Studios resource, grouped by type.
Before you start
Every download includes a README.md written for that specific resource — treat it as the source of truth if anything here doesn't match. Each product below has its own page with full install steps, customization tips, and troubleshooting.
Check Common Questions and My Resource Isn't Working if something doesn't match what's below.
Minecraft configs
These are drop-in files for a plugin you already have installed — they replace that plugin's default config, they don't install anything new.
- EssentialsX Messages Config
- LiteBans Message Templates
- Premium TAB & Scoreboard Configuration
- EternalTags | Clean & Modern Tags GUI
- Deluxe Pouches Config | 180+ Pouches
- AdvancedBans Messages Config
Modern Maintenance Messages Config
Confirm your maintenance plugin is installed
Make sure the maintenance-mode plugin this config targets is already installed.
Back up your current config
Copy the existing maintenance messages file somewhere safe.
Replace the file
Copy the included file into the plugin's folder under plugins/, replacing the original.
Reload
Toggle maintenance mode on and off in-game to confirm the new messages appear.
Minecraft plugins
Z-Auth
Drop in the jar
Place Z-Auth.jar in your server's plugins/ folder.
Restart the server
A fresh config.yml generates on first run.
Configure storage and addons
Set SQLite or MySQL/MariaDB in the config, and install the Velocity or BungeeCord addon jar if you're running a proxy network.
Verify
Check the console for a successful load message, then test login/register in-game.
Discord bots
Server setups
Ultimate Skyblock Server Setup
Back up your server
This setup replaces world files and plugin configs — back up first.
Extract the setup
Unzip the download: world folder, plugin configs, and the custom texture pack.
Copy files into place
Follow the README's folder mapping for the world, plugins/, and resource pack.
Set the resource pack
Point your server's server.properties (or a resource-pack plugin) at the included texture pack.
Restart and test
Restart, join, and confirm the skyblock islands and phases load correctly.
LifeSteal Server Setup | Teams & Economy
Back up your server
This setup replaces world files and plugin configs — back up first.
Extract the setup
Unzip the download: world folder, plugin configs, and any custom menus.
Copy files into place
Follow the README's folder mapping — this setup bundles teams, economy, and activity plugins together.
Restart and test
Restart, join, and work through the feature list (teams, economy, menus, activities) to confirm everything loaded.