Install order
Always install Vault FIRST. Then the economy plugin, then the permission manager, then chat and other consumers. Installing in the wrong order makes plugin registration silently fail and commands silently break.
Check status in-game
/vault-info is included with Essentials and tells you which economy, permission and chat plugin is currently registered. Run it after a config change to confirm the new plugin took over.
Common combinations
Vault + LuckPerms + EssentialsX is the default 3-plugin stack for a basic SMP server. Add CoreProtect for logging, WorldEdit for building tools, PlaceholderAPI for placeholder expansion, and you have a full survival stack.
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Find servers using these plugins →Frequently asked questions
Does Vault itself provide economy?
No — Vault is just the API. You still need an economy plugin like EssentialsX, CMI or a dedicated one (XConomy, CoinsEngine) registered with Vault.
Why do my economy commands fail after switching plugins?
Likely the old economy plugin still has its jar present. Remove it from /plugins/ and restart, then check /vault-info to confirm the new plugin registered.