# Using the 1-Click Plugin Installer

The **1-Click Plugin Installer** simplifies the process of adding plugins to your server by allowing you to download plugins directly from supported platforms: **Modrinth**, **Spigot**, **CurseForge**, **Hangar**, and **Polymart**.

### Steps to Install Plugins with the Installer

1. **Access the Ridgeline Servers Control Panel**:
    
    
    - Visit [https://panel.ridgelineservers.com/](https://panel.ridgelineservers.com/) and log in to your account.
2. **Navigate to the Plugin Installer**:
    
    
    - Click on the **More** menu in the control panel.
    - Select **Plugin Installer** from the dropdown.
3. **Search for Plugins**:
    
    
    - Use the search bar to find your desired plugin by name or browse the available plugins from supported platforms.
4. **Install the Plugin**:
    
    
    - Once you’ve found the plugin, click **Install**.
    - The installer will automatically download and place the plugin in your server's **plugins** folder.
5. **Restart Your Server**:
    
    
    - After installation, restart your server to apply the changes.

<p class="callout danger">You should never use the `/reload` command as it can cause issues.  
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