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Guides for your Minecraft server

Clear, practical guides on DDoS attacks, bots and keeping your server IP private. Written by the people who built the BlackProtect filter.

Under attack right now

What you can do immediately.

Under attack right nowMinecraft server under attack: what to do right nowIs it really an attack, the first 15 minutes, and what you should never do.6 min readUnder attack right nowHow to stop a bot attack on your Minecraft serverFake players joining in bulk? What helps right now, what protects for good, and why cracked servers are hit hardest.6 min read

Protection & security

Keep your server safe and understand what is going on.

Protection & securityHow to protect a Minecraft server from DDoS: the complete guideHost protection, specialised services or your own firewall: what actually helps and what to look for.8 min readProtection & securityHide your Minecraft server IP: find and fix leaksFind the typical leaks, change the IP and lock the server down so only the protection gets through.7 min readProtection & securityUnknown names and IPs in your server logs: are you being hacked?Unknown players “lost connection” although the whitelist is on? Usually scanners. What they want and what you can do.5 min readProtection & securityHosting a Minecraft server at home: protect your home IPServer on your own PC? Why your home IP is a risk for the whole household, and how to protect it.6 min readProtection & securityList your server on server lists without leaking your IPMore players from server lists without making your IP public, including the Votifier trap.5 min read

Setup & configuration

Real player IPs, Bedrock and DNS set up correctly.

Setup & configurationReal player IPs behind protection: PROXY protocol for Velocity, BungeeCord and PaperEvery player suddenly has the same IP? How PROXY protocol brings the real IP back, step by step.6 min readSetup & configurationSetting up Geyser and Bedrock behind DDoS protectionPlayers on phones and consoles via Geyser? How Bedrock goes through the protection too, with real player IPs.6 min readSetup & configurationMinecraft servers and Cloudflare: setting up DNS correctlyOrange or grey cloud, CNAME or SRV? How to set up your domain on Cloudflare for Minecraft.5 min readSetup & configurationConnect your Minecraft server to a custom domain (play.yourserver.com)A nice address instead of an IP: buy a domain, pick the right DNS record and avoid the common mistakes.6 min readSetup & configurationMinecraft port forwarding: open port 25565 on your routerFriends can't join your home server? Forward port 25565 step by step, without opening a security hole.6 min read