# Setup Guide | Mantic-Dev

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### Step 1

Upload our plugin to the plugins folder found on your server. Proceed to placing your license in the configuration file (instructions: <https://docs.mantic.dev/welcome#how-can-i-claim-my-license>). Then, start up your server.
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### Step 2

Open the configuration file located at `plugins/manticprotector/config.yml` and scroll down to the `users` section.

You will see two example entries (`KingpinJordan` and `TheDeejayV1`). Replace these with your own user entries, including:

* Username
* UUID
* Whether the user is allowed operator status
* Any whitelisted groups the user is permitted to be in

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Notes: You only need to define whitelisted groups if the groups you want to protect also appear in the `blacklistedGroups` section.

If a group is not listed in `blacklistedGroups`, the plugin will ignore it during group-related security checks.
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### Step 3

Restart your server.

This refreshes the configuration and securely registers the new user entry. Once added, the user will be recognised and protected by the anti-grief system.

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Notes: Avoid performing this step on a live server, as the security system may flag and ban players who are not yet listed.
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### Discord Integration

If you do not want this option enabled, you can ignore this section entirely.

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#### Go to Your Discord Channel Settings

* Open Discord.
* Navigate to the **text channel** where you want alerts to be sent.
* Click the **gear icon** next to the channel name.
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#### Open the Integrations Menu

* Inside the channel settings, click **Integrations**.
* Then click **Webhooks**.
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#### Create a Webhook

* Click **Create Webhook**.
* Set a **name** (e.g., `ManticProtector Alerts`).
* *(Optional) Upload an **avatar** for cleaner embeds.*
* Ensure the webhook is assigned to the correct **channel**.
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#### Copy the Webhook URL

* Click **Copy Webhook URL**.
* Paste this link into your `config.yml` under the corresponding webhook section of ManticProtector.
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#### Save and Apply

* Press **Save** in Discord.
* Restart/reload your server so **ManticProtector** can use the new webhook.
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