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# Setup Server

GrootShield Server Setup Guide

### How to Set Up a Standalone Server (Spigot/Paper 1.7-1.18.2)

1. **Download GrootShield.jar**
   * Download the GrootShield plugin from [here](https://github.com/GrootOP-Premium-Host/grootshield/releases/download/latest/GrootShield-v1.0.jar).
2. **Upload GrootShield.jar to Your Server**
   * Connect to your server via FTP or your preferred file manager.
   * Navigate to the `plugins` directory.
   * Upload `GrootShield.jar` to this directory.
3. **Restart Your Server**
   * Restart your server to activate the plugin.

### How to Set Up a Standalone Server (Spigot/Paper 1.18.2 and Above)

1. **Enable Proxy Protocol**
   * Open `config/paper-global.yml` with a text editor.
   * Find the line `proxy-protocol: false` and change it to `proxy-protocol: true`.
   * Save the file.
2. **Restart Your Server**
   * Restart your server to apply the changes.

### How to Set Up a Proxy Server (BungeeCord/Waterfall)

1. **Enable Proxy Protocol**
   * Open `config.yml` with a text editor.
   * Find the line `enable-proxy-protocol: false` and change it to `enable-proxy-protocol: true`.
   * Save the file.
2. **Restart Your Server**
   * Restart your server to apply the changes.

### How to Set Up a Proxy Server (Velocity)

1. **Enable Proxy Protocol**
   * Open `velocity.toml` with a text editor.
   * Find the line `haproxy-protocol = false` and change it to `haproxy-protocol = true`.
   * Save the file.
2. **Restart Your Server**
   * Restart your server to apply the changes.