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description: >-
  Welcome! This guide will help you install the plugin and create your first
  particle shape in just a few easy steps.
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# Getting Started

### 🔧 Step 1: Installing the Plugin

1. **Download** the `ParticleShapes.jar` file from your trusted source (e.g. SpigotMC or Modrinth).
2. **Open your FTP client** (e.g. FileZilla) and connect to your Minecraft server.
3. Navigate to the `/plugins` folder.
4. **Upload** the `ParticleShapes.jar` file into the `/plugins` directory.
5. **Restart** your server (or use `/reload` if your server supports it).

✅ The plugin is now installed and ready to use!

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### ✨ Step 2: Create Your First Shape

1. Join your server and **stand at the location** where you want the shape to appear.
2. Run the following command in chat:

```bash
/ps create <custom_name>
```

* Replace `<custom_name>` with any name you like (e.g. `welcomeZone`).

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### 🧠 What's Next?

* Customize the shape’s **size**, **resolution**, or **animations**
* Use **conditions** to show it only for specific players
* Trigger **actions** when someone walks into the shape zone

Check out the other wiki pages to dive deeper into each feature!

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Need help? Join our **Discord community** or type `/ps help` in-game!
