Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is Residence?
Configurable residence/region protection with per-area permissions, flags and economy integration. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Anti-Grief , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | Zrips |
|---|---|
| Category | Anti-Grief |
| Pricing | Free + Premium |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | Configurable residence/region protection with per-area permissions, flags and economy integration. |
What it is good at
- Player-created protected residences
- Detailed flags and permissions
- Economy-based land management options
What types of servers should consider it?
- Servers that prefer Residence-style region ownership
- Long-running communities already using the Residence ecosystem
Pricing and distribution
A usable free edition exists alongside a paid/premium edition. Compare the official feature list before deciding whether the paid edition is necessary.
Residence has free/precompiled development builds available from the project ecosystem alongside a premium Spigot release. Check the official project pages for the current distribution options.
What to check before using it
- No special warning beyond the normal rule: verify the current official documentation and test on a backup/staging server before production.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Operational caution: Claimed-area boundaries and permissions affect gameplay, so test with a non-admin user rather than relying on an operator account with bypass access.
Common questions
What does Residence do?
Configurable residence/region protection with per-area permissions, flags and economy integration.
Is Residence a plugin or a mod?
Residence is listed here because it is used as a server plugin in its supported plugin environment. Some projects also publish builds for other platforms; use the official download page to choose the correct platform build.
Do players need to install it?
Most server plugins run server-side and do not require players to install the same JAR. Features that rely on resource packs, Bedrock bridges or optional client integrations can still change what the player must download or accept.
How do I install it?
Install Residence on a compatible server and inspect claim limits, flags, economy integration and world exclusions before letting players protect land.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
Create a small test residence, check ownership and flags, then attempt breaking and placing blocks inside it with a separate untrusted account. Test persistence after a full restart.
What if it does not load?
If players can still modify claimed blocks, check world exclusions and bypass permissions before assuming claims failed. Compare other protection plugins for overlapping build-event handling.
For general plugin installation, read How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server. To understand the plugin lifecycle and how plugins differ from mods, read How Minecraft Server Plugins Work. If the plugin refuses to load, use Plugin Failed to Load.
Alternatives
References
Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.
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