> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://xshyotsus.gitbook.io/plugins-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://xshyotsus.gitbook.io/plugins-wiki/premium-plugins/psmenu/installation.md).

# Installation

basic information on how to install

## Download & Installation

### How to Install

* Visit our plugin page and click the **Download** button to get the latest `.jar` file.
* **Turn off your server** before making any changes.
* Place the downloaded `.jar` file into the `/plugins` folder of your server.
* Start your server again.

Once your server has fully started, a new folder called `PSMenu` will be created inside `/plugins/PSMenu`. This folder contains all the configuration files you can customize.

### Soft Dependencies

> * [**PlaceholderAPI**](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/placeholderapi.6245/) 

### Required Dependencies

> **Required:**\
> For PSMenu to function properly, you must install:
>
> * **ProtectionStones**
>
> Make sure that ProtectionStones is installed and properly set up on your server before using PSMenu.

{% hint style="danger" %}
ProtectionStones versions:

* **ProtectionStones 2.10.5** → for servers running **Minecraft 1.20.6 and newer**.
* **ProtectionStones 2.10.4** → for servers running **Minecraft 1.20.5 and older**.

Make sure you are using the correct ProtectionStones version based on your Minecraft server version to avoid compatibility issues.
{% endhint %}