First Join Setup / Starter Kits
Every server owner knows the awkward silence that follows a brand-new player joining for the first time. They spawn in, look around, and often leave before discovering what makes your world special. The First Join Setup / Starter Kits add-on solves that problem by automating a warm, useful welcome the moment a player connects for the very first time. Whether you run a survival realm, a skyblock island, or a minigame network, this plugin ensures newcomers receive exactly what you want them to have.
What First Join Setup / Starter Kits Does
On a player's first-ever join, the add-on delivers configured items straight into their inventory, dispatches optional console commands, sends a personalized welcome message, and can even grant permission nodes automatically. Returning players are never given the starter setup again, so your economy and progression stay balanced. If a specific player should skip the welcome package, simply assign the bypass permission and the plugin leaves them untouched.
The core appeal is flexibility. You decide which items appear, how many of each stack, what the welcome text says, and which commands fire behind the scenes. Everything lives in a single config.yml file, which means no coding knowledge is required to customize the experience.
Commands and Permissions
The command structure is refreshingly simple. Administrators can run /firstjoin reload to refresh settings after editing the configuration, and tab completion suggests reload for anyone holding the firstjoin.admin permission. Players with firstjoin.bypass skip the setup entirely, which is handy for staff accounts, test characters, or veterans transferring from an old world.
- /firstjoin reload - reloads the configuration (permission: firstjoin.admin)
- firstjoin.bypass - skips the starter setup for that player
- firstjoin.admin - grants access to the reload command
Commands execute as console, giving you full power over what happens on that first join. The placeholder {player} is replaced with the new player's name, so you can target them specifically in broadcast messages, economy deposits, or teleport routines.
Configuration Options Explained
Inside config.yml you can edit the welcome message, the item list, console commands, permission nodes, the give-permissions toggle, and max-item-amount. The max-item-amount setting prevents accidental overflow when you define large stacks, keeping inventories tidy and predictable.
If you prefer a frictionless setup, the foxygame.net launcher bundles First Join Setup / Starter Kits directly into its curated add-on catalog, so installation takes a single click and updates arrive automatically without manual file juggling. That convenience matters when you manage several servers or frequently test new configurations.
Supported Versions and Loaders
First Join Setup / Starter Kits for Minecraft supports modern releases across the Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper server platforms, with builds available for contemporary Minecraft versions as well as several legacy branches. Before you download First Join Setup / Starter Kits, confirm that your server software matches a supported build, since Paper and Spigot remain the most common choices for survival and minigame communities.
How to Install First Join Setup / Starter Kits
Learning how to install the add-on takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps:
- Stop your server completely before making changes.
- Place the plugin jar file into the plugins folder.
- Start the server once to generate the default config.yml.
- Open config.yml and edit the message, items, commands, permission-nodes, give-permissions, and max-item-amount values.
- Run /firstjoin reload or restart the server to apply your changes.
- Test with a fresh account to confirm the welcome package behaves as expected.
After installation, spend a few minutes tailoring the welcome message to match your server's tone. A friendly greeting paired with a few starter tools, food, and a helpful command can dramatically improve retention among new players.
Why Every Server Should Use It
First impressions decide whether a newcomer stays or wanders off to another server. A thoughtful starter kit signals that your community is organized, generous, and worth investing time in. The First Join Setup / Starter Kits add-on turns that first login into a guided, welcoming moment instead of a confusing freefall.
Because returning players are excluded automatically, there is no risk of duplicating rewards or inflating your economy. Combined with the bypass permission and console command support, the plugin adapts to nearly any server philosophy, from hardcore survival to relaxed creative hubs.
Give your next arrival the welcome they deserve. Configure your items, craft your message, and let First Join Setup / Starter Kits handle the rest, one first join at a time.