# Installation

Follow these steps to install the Murder Mystery Setup on your server:

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### Step 1: Download

Download the setup from the [resource page](https://builtbybit.com/resources/murder-mystery-setup-modern-series.70073/).

### Step 2: Extract

Unarchive the downloaded file to your computer.

### Step 3: Prepare Files

Open the **"SETUP FILES"** folder from the extracted content.

### Step 4: Archive

Archive (zip) the contents inside the "SETUP FILES" folder.

### Step 5: Upload & Extract

Upload the archived file to your online server host's home/root directory and unarchive it.

### Step 6: Install Required Plugin

Download and install the **TAB** plugin from [here](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/tab-plugin-1-13-1-21-animated.110126/).

Place it in the `plugins/` folder.

### Step 7: Start Server

Start the server with **Java 21** on **PaperMC 1.21.10** or a compatible fork.

### Step 8: Continue Setup

Once the server is running, proceed with the Configuration Guide.