Guide

Toggle mob spawns around you.

Before you install

• Java 21.
• Paper / Folia 1.21.11 — the baseline named in this plugin's setup notes. Check version compatibility before choosing a newer version.

01Install the plugin

1. Stop your server before adding or replacing a plugin JAR. Back up existing plugin data when updating.
2. Place StrawMobSpawns-1.0.0.jar in the server's plugins/ folder. Install only one variant of this product.
3. Install the required dependencies listed above, then start the server once.

02Add your license key

Open StrawIO Panel to view and manage your product license. Copy the key for StrawMobSpawns.

Stop the server and open plugins/StrawMobSpawns/license.yml. Paste the key into the existing top-level key value; do not add an extra license: section.

key: "YOUR-KEY-HERE"

Save the file. Keep your real key private; do not include it in support screenshots. GUI and language defaults may appear after successful activation.

03Review the essentials

• Language: language: en in config.yml; message files are under lang/.
• Review the spawn radius, affected spawn reasons and protections for named/tamed mobs before using the toggle near a mob farm.

Browse configuration when you need the complete reference.

04Start and verify

1. Start the server and check its console for activation or dependency errors.
2. Join the server and run /mobtoggle — Toggle mob spawns around you..
3. Run /strawmobspawns help to check the available commands.

If an action is unavailable, check the permission reference before changing operator access.

Reloading and common setup mistakes

• After ordinary settings edits, use /strawmobspawns reload.
• Restart for JAR replacement.
• If activation fails, check that the saved key belongs to this product in Panel.
• Keep existing data and customized configuration when upgrading; read the upgrade guide.

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