# Welcome

## Welcome to TheNewEconomy Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for [**TheNewEconomy (TNE)**](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/the-new-economy.7805/), the powerful and flexible economy plugin for Minecraft servers. This guide will help you understand how to set up and configure TNE to suit your server's unique needs.

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### **What is TheNewEconomy?**

TheNewEconomy (TNE) is a feature-rich economy plugin designed to provide Minecraft server owners with a robust and customizable economy system. Whether you want virtual currencies, item-based trading, or a blend of both, TNE can handle it with ease. With support for multi-currency systems, advanced permissions, and integration with a variety of plugins, TNE is the perfect choice for managing your server’s economy.

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### **Key Features**

* **Multi-Currency System:** Create unlimited currencies with unique formats, denominations, and behaviors.
* **Customizable Denominations:** Define how currencies are represented, whether as virtual balances, items, or experience points.
* **Integration Ready:** Works seamlessly with popular plugins like Vault, VaultUnlocked, Towny, Factions, Essentials, and more.
* **Flexible Storage Options:** Support for SQL-based and file-based storage (MySQL, YAML, and MariaDB).
* **Multi-World Support:** Configure currencies and economies per world or region.
* **Advanced Configuration:** Fully customizable YAML-based configuration files.
* **Extensive Commands and Permissions:** A detailed command structure and permissions system for granular control.

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### **Getting Started**

1. **Download and Install TNE:**
   * Get the latest version from the [**SpigotMC page**](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/the-new-economy.7805/).
   * Place the `.jar` file in your server's `plugins/` folder.
   * Restart your server to generate configuration files.
2. **Configure Your Economy:**
   * Customize the `config.yml` file to set your preferred global options.
   * Define currencies and denominations in the appropriate configuration files.
3. **Test Your Setup:**
   * Use in-game commands to create and manage accounts, test transactions, and ensure your configuration works as intended.
4. **Integrate with Other Plugins:**
   * TNE supports popular plugins via Vault and VaultUnlocked for an enhanced server experience.

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### **Documentation Structure**

To help you navigate, this documentation is divided into the following sections:

1. **Configuration Files**\
   Detailed breakdowns of all YAML configuration files.
2. **Custom Currencies**\
   Learn how to create and manage multiple currencies for your server.
3. **Denominations**\
   Explore how denominations work and how to configure them.
4. **Commands and Permissions**\
   A comprehensive list of commands and their respective permissions.
5. **Integrations**\
   Information on plugin compatibility and integrations.
6. **Troubleshooting**\
   Solutions to common issues and FAQs.

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### **Community and Support**

Join our active community to share feedback, report issues, or ask for help:

* **SpigotMC Discussion Page:** [Link](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/the-new-economy.7805/)
* **GitHub Issues:** [GitHub Issues Page](https://github.com/TheNewEconomy/EconomyCore/issues)
* **Discord Community:** [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/WNdwzpy)

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### **Contributing**

We welcome contributions to TNE! Whether you want to improve the code, enhance the documentation, or provide translations, visit our [**GitHub Repository**](https://github.com/TheNewEconomy/EconomyCore/) to get started.

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### **Support the Project**

If you find TNE useful, consider supporting its development:

* **Donations:** [Sponsor the Developer](https://github.com/sponsors/creatorfromhell)

Thank you for choosing **TheNewEconomy**! Let’s build a thriving economy for your Minecraft server together!