\ud83c\udf1f PrivateJoinMessage<\/p>\n
PrivateJoinMessage is a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin for Paper (and forks like Purpur) that replaces the default public join message with a custom, private welcome message sent directly to the joining player.<\/p>\n
Perfect for servers where you want a clean chat experience or a more personalised welcome for players.
\n\u2705 Features<\/p>\n
Sends a random private message to the joining player.<\/p>\n
Messages are fully customisable via a messages.json file.<\/p>\n
Includes %player% placeholder support.<\/p>\n
Reload messages without restarting the server using \/pjm reload.<\/p>\n
List all loaded messages with \/pjm list.<\/p>\n
Built-in permissions support (compatible with LuckPerms and others).<\/p>\n
Lightweight and Paper-optimized.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd27 Commands<\/p>\n
\/pjm reload \u2013 Reloads the messages from the config file.
\n Permission: privatejoinmessage.reload<\/p>\n
\/pjm list \u2013 Lists all currently loaded join messages.
\n Permission: privatejoinmessage.list<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcac Custom Messages<\/p>\n
Join messages are stored in a messages.json file in the plugin\u2019s data folder. You can add as many as you like!<\/p>\n
Use %player% to insert the player’s name.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
[
\n “Welcome back, %player%!”,
\n “%player%, you are “the chosen one”.”,
\n “Enjoy your stay, %player%!nDon’t forget to check the \/rules.”
\n]<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udce6 Installation<\/p>\n
Drop the plugin .jar into your plugins\/ folder.<\/p>\n
Start or restart the server.<\/p>\n
Edit the messages.json file created in the plugin folder.<\/p>\n
Use \/pjm reload to apply changes without restarting!<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uddea Tested On<\/p>\n
Purpur 1.21.4<\/p>\n
Paper 1.20.x and 1.21.x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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