🏷️ NametagEdit Plugin for Minecraft

In the world of Minecraft server hosting, ranks and cosmetic options are common desires for most players. When using a permissions plugin like LuckPerms, a player's rank can appear in chat, but server owners may want to take it a step further. Introducing NametagEdit, a Spigot plugin that solves this problem by allowing custom prefixes and suffixes to be displayed above a player's head and within the tab menu. This can be used to set unique prefixes for individual players or even entire server groups. Other plugins like EssentialsX can also be used to enhance text formatting and allow each nametag to be unique. At PixelHost, installing NametagEdit is as simple as using our panel uploader, so we’ve created this tutorial to guide you on how to get started.

📥 Downloading NametagEdit

Spigot Download

1. Go to the NametagEdit page on Spigot.

2. Near the top right corner, click on the blue "Download" button.

3. Save the .jar file in a safe place, as it will be needed shortly.

🛠️ Installation on the Server

1. Go to your PixelHost Server Panel, then stop the server.

2. Scroll down to the "Game File" section and note the current version.

3. Make sure the version is compatible with plugins, such as PaperMC or Spigot.

4. Next, enter "FTP File Access" in the left-hand menu and log in.

5. Find or create the "plugins" folder and enter it.

6. Press "Upload" in the top left menu and drag and drop the .jar file on the right side.

7. Once it reaches 100%, return to the main page and restart the server.

🚀 Using NametagEdit

Once the server is back online, NametagEdit should be loaded and available for use!

👤 Setting Up Individual Prefixes/Suffixes

1. To set a prefix for an individual player, use the /nte player command in-game.

2. To set a prefix or suffix, use the following command: /nte player [Player] prefix/suffix [Text].

   • Replace [Player] and [Text] with your desired fields. For example, /nte player Daltondorf prefix ‘[Pixel] ‘.

3. If successful, you can now press "Tab" to see the player list and view the newly added prefix in the game. This can be removed at any time with the command /nte player [Name] clear.

   
   

👥 Adding a Group Prefix

1. To create a group prefix, you first need to add a new group and permission within the plugin. This can be done with the following two commands:

   • /nte group add [GroupName]

   • /nte group [GroupName] permission [permission name].

2. Now, as before, use a command to set a custom prefix or suffix for the group:

   • /nte group [GroupName] prefix/suffix [Text].

3. From here, you’ll want to use a permissions plugin like LuckPerms to give the desired group the custom permission you set. If successful, the prefix or suffix you chose will appear in the tab menu as before.

🎨 Additional Formatting

If basic formatting isn’t enough, NametagEdit is compatible with other plugins like EssentialsX and PlaceholderAPI, allowing you to include placeholders and text formatting as part of the nametag.

With EssentialsX

• If EssentialsX is installed, you can take advantage of the color and text formatting included in the plugin. This can provide colored ranks, names, and more simply by including the codes in the prefix command. For example:

  • /nte player Daltondorf prefix ‘&3[PixelHost] &4’.

With PlaceholderAPI

• Additionally, if a plugin like PlaceholderAPI is installed, downloaded placeholders can also be used as part of the nametag. This can be useful for displaying currency, the current world, and much more. For example:

  • /nte player Daltondorf suffix ‘&5 [%essentials_world_time%]’.

❗ Common Issues

1. Unknown Command Error:

   This error often appears if the plugin isn’t installed correctly or if the server is running an incompatible version. First, ensure the server is running a version like PaperMC in the PixelHost Panel, then restart to make sure it loads. After that, use /plugins in-game to check for installed plugins. If none are listed, ensure the .jar file was uploaded to the correct folder.

2. Plugin Appears in Red When Using "/plugins" in Game:

   If NametagEdit appears in red and commands return an internal error, it may mean the plugin is outdated or not functional with the latest version. First, try downloading the .jar file from Jenkins and replacing the .jar on the server. If problems persist, the server version might not be compatible and may require a plugin update from the author.

Best Regards,

João @PixelHost.