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How to Configure ElectionsPlus

ElectionsPlus can be configured through the main configuration file. Below are the available options:

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Database

The database is where the plugin stores all information about elections, parties, and votes.

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Type

The type of database to use. You can choose between:
  • SQLITE - Local file-based database (default, easiest to set up)
  • MYSQL - MySQL database server
  • REDIS - Redis database
REDIS is currently not ready and cannot be used at this time.

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Join Notification

Enable or disable notifications for players when they join the server and an election is open. You can customize the notification message in messages.yml using the join key.

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Escape Word

When creating an election or a party, the plugin will ask for information via chat. If you want to cancel the current prompt, you can type the escape word in chat. Configure this word in the config file to match your preference.

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Cache Duration

The cache duration controls how often the plugin refreshes its cached data from the database. For example, if set to 5, every 5 minutes the plugin will clear and recreate the cache with all database values.
The cache doesn’t significantly affect server performance, so you can adjust it based on your needs.

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How Cache Affects PlaceholderAPI

The PlaceholderAPI expansion uses the plugin’s cache. The longer the cache duration, the more outdated the data in placeholders might be. Default value: 5 minutes
The plugin automatically adds 1 minute to your configured duration. If you set 5, the actual duration will be 6 minutes.

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MiniMessage Support

ElectionsPlus supports MiniMessage formatting for all messages. Learn more about MiniMessage syntax in the official documentation.