# Installing Spark

If you’re running PaperMC for **1.21** or later, Spark is **already built in**, and you do not need to install it separately. For all other server types or older versions, you’ll need to install Spark manually.

### Installing Spark on Non-PaperMC Servers

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    - Visit the [Spark Website](https://spark.lucko.me/download).
    - Download the latest version of Spark for your server type (e.g., `.jar` file for Paper, Spigot, or Bukkit).
2. **Place Spark in Your Server’s Plugins Folder**
    
    
    - Upload the downloaded `spark-x.x.x.jar` file to the `/plugins` folder of your server directory.
3. **Restart the Server**
    
    
    - Restart your Minecraft server to load the Spark plugin.
4. **Verify the Installation**
    
    
    - Once the server is running, use the `/spark` command in the server console or chat to verify the installation. 
        - Run:
            
            ```
            /spark  
            ```
            
            You should see Spark’s command list and version details.

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