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# Install a plugin on my Nova-Life server

Step-by-step guide to install a Nova Life plugin (.dll) on your server via FTP.

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Nova Life plugins are files **`.dll`**.\
To install them, you must place the file in the folder **Plugins** of the server, then **restart**.
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### Objective

Download a Nova Life plugin. Upload it to your server via the file access. Check that it is in the right place. Restart.

### Step-by-step guide

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**Download the plugin ( .dll file )**

Obtain the plugin from a trusted source.

Download the file **`.dll`** to your PC.

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Some browsers may block file downloads `.dll`, you can force the download. Always verify the source before “Download unverified file”.

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**Access server files (FTP)**

On the dashboard, open the **FTP** then go to **`Servers/NovaLifeServer/Plugins`**.

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If you prefer an FTP client, also follow: [Access my server files via FTP with FileZilla](/en/dashboard/acceder-aux-fichiers-de-mon-serveur-ftp-avec-filezilla.md).
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**Upload the plugin into the Plugins folder**

Drag the file onto the dashboard.

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**Restart the server**

Restart your server to load the plugin.
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### Common issues

* **The plugin does not load** : check that the file is indeed in `NovaLifeServer/Plugins`.
* **Wrong format** : the file must be a **`.dll`** (not a `.zip`).
* **Crash on startup** : remove the plugin, start, then test one by one.
* **Quick rollback** : restore a backup if you have any doubt: [Create a backup and restore it](/en/dashboard/creer-une-sauvegarde-et-la-restaurer-sur-son-serveur.md).

### FAQ

#### Do I need to restart or just stop/start?

A **restart** is enough. The goal is to relaunch the server process.

#### Can I install multiple plugins?

Yes. Upload multiple `.dll` in `Plugins`, then restart.

#### How to remove a plugin?

Delete the file `.dll` from the folder `Plugins`, then restart.