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How to Set Up Permissions with LuckPerms

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Updated September 13, 2026ยท59 views

How to Set Up Permissions with LuckPerms

LuckPerms is a permissions plugin that lets you control what players and groups can do on your server. This guide covers setting it up using the LuckPerms Web Editor.

Step 1 โ€” Install LuckPerms

  1. Go to Modrinth or Curseforge.
  2. Download the version that matches your server type and software.
  3. Upload the LuckPerms.jar to your plugins/ folder.
  4. Restart your server.

Step 2 โ€” Open the Web Editor

  1. Go to the Console tab in your panel.
  2. Type the following command lp editor in the console and press Enter:
  3. A link will appear in the console. Copy and open it in your browser.

Step 3 โ€” Create Groups and Assign Permissions

  1. In the web editor, click Create Group to add a new group (e.g. admin, moderator, member).
  2. Select a group and click Add Permission to assign permissions to it.
  3. Enter the permission node you want to grant (e.g. essentials.fly) and set it to true.
  4. Repeat for all groups and permissions you need.

Step 4 โ€” Assign Players to Groups

  1. Click on a player from the Users section, or search for them by username.
  2. Click Add Parent and select the group you want to assign them to.
  3. Repeat for all players you want to assign.

Step 5 โ€” Save and Apply

  1. Once you're done, click Save in the top right corner of the web editor.
  2. A command will be generated. Copy it.
  3. Paste the command into your server console and press Enter.
  4. Your permissions are now applied.

๐Ÿ“ Note: You can re-run lp editor at any time to make further changes.

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