How to setup CoreProtect
Here you can learn how to setup CoreProtect on your Minecraft Server to keep it safe from griefers and those who mean harm.
What is CoreProtect?
CoreProtect is a useful plugin that allows you to log everything that happens on your Minecraft Server
This can be very useful on public multiplayer servers, where there is a high chance of griefers, robbers and other malicous players, allowing you to roll back previous versions of almost everything that has happened, from yesterday to a week ago.
Installation
If you want to install CoreProtect through downloading a file:
- Navigate to the CoreProtect Spigot page and download the latest version
- Open your server in our Game Panel
- Navigate to the
File Manager
tab - Open your
plugins
folder - Upload the CoreProtect .jar file
- Restart your server to complete the installation
When your server restarts, you should see CoreProtect initializing in the console.
Begin using CoreProtect
CoreProtect provides powerful tools to track and reverse changes on your server.
CoreProtect will only start logging actions from when it is installed. It cannot track changes made before installation.
Inspection Mode
Inspection mode allows you to click on blocks to see their history:
When enabled, left-clicking any block will show you who placed or changed it.
Common Use Cases
- Finding Griefers: Use
/co lookup r:10 t:2d
to check recent changes in an area - Recovering Stolen Items: Use
/co lookup a:chest u:suspectedPlayer
- Undoing Damage: Use
/co rollback u:griefer t:1d
to undo a day’s worth of grief
Advanced Usage
For a comprehensive list of CoreProtect commands and parameters, visit the official documentation.