hi, i currently have this on a few servers but since updating i am unable to change /nick,
i have * perms and i get the error message "nicknames can only have their color changed"
any advice?

You have to negate the essentials.nick.changecolor permission.

this still does not work with those with * permissions, the same error shows

I gave you the wrong permission, it's actually essentials.nick.changecolors, but instead of negating that, update to the latest version for a more convenient fix. :)

ok ty will try now

ty issue resolved

now to update 13 servers :(