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Mcmonkey: /* Bungee */

2022-10-14T17:56:43Z

Bungee

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	The only case when offline-mode can be used on a server is when Bungee is in use. Bungee is a proxy that has its own online-mode functionality, which should be enabled, and your server should have all ports other than the Bungee port blocked by a firewall (otherwise the Bungee online-mode functionality can be bypassed and broken). Additionally, ensure the <code>bungeecord</code> setting in <code>spigot.yml</code> is set to true.		The only case when offline-mode can be used on a server is when Bungee is in use. Bungee is a proxy that has its own online-mode functionality, which should be enabled, and your server should have all ports other than the Bungee port blocked by a firewall (otherwise the Bungee online-mode functionality can be bypassed and broken). Additionally, ensure the <code>bungeecord</code> setting in <code>spigot.yml</code> is set to true.

			===Velocity===

			Velocity proxies work the same as Bungee as explained above, only change is instead of 'bungeecord' in 'spigot.yml' you need to enable <code>velocity: enabled:</code> in <code>config/paper-global.yml</code>

	==Historical Geyser Note==		==Historical Geyser Note==

Mcmonkey: /* Supportability */

2022-02-26T14:40:20Z

Supportability

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	While generally '''plugins can run and will work''' for the most part, '''we cannot and will not give support for offline-mode''' servers in any issues pages, forum threads, chatrooms, or other support lines.		While generally '''plugins can run and will work''' for the most part, '''we cannot and will not give support for offline-mode''' servers in any issues pages, forum threads, chatrooms, or other support lines.

			For Discord, we are explicitly forbidden from providing support to cracked servers per the [https://discord.com/guidelines Discord Guidelines]: <code>Do not distribute or provide access to content involving the hacking, cracking, or distribution of stolen goods, pirated content, or accounts. This includes sharing or selling game cheats or hacks.</code> If you run a cracked minecraft server that has a community on Discord, that community may also be violation of this Discord platform rule.

	==Consequences Of Offline-Mode==		==Consequences Of Offline-Mode==

Mcmonkey at 15:13, 21 October 2021

2021-10-21T15:13:13Z

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	The only case when offline-mode can be used on a server is when Bungee is in use. Bungee is a proxy that has its own online-mode functionality, which should be enabled, and your server should have all ports other than the Bungee port blocked by a firewall (otherwise the Bungee online-mode functionality can be bypassed and broken). Additionally, ensure the <code>bungeecord</code> setting in <code>spigot.yml</code> is set to true.		The only case when offline-mode can be used on a server is when Bungee is in use. Bungee is a proxy that has its own online-mode functionality, which should be enabled, and your server should have all ports other than the Bungee port blocked by a firewall (otherwise the Bungee online-mode functionality can be bypassed and broken). Additionally, ensure the <code>bungeecord</code> setting in <code>spigot.yml</code> is set to true.

	==Special Extra Note on Geyser and "Floodgate"==		==Historical Geyser Note==

			<s>Special Extra Note on Geyser and "Floodgate"

	Geyser is server software that enables Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players to join Minecraft: Java Edition servers. "Floodgate" is an extension to Geyser that removes the requirement to own a legitimate Java Edition account. Despite both games being "Minecraft", they are two different games sold separately, at different prices, under different license agreements. As such, "Floodgate" is technically a form of cracked software. If you want Bedrock/Java crossplay through Geyser, you must use standard Geyser with its requirement that Bedrock players still use their Java Edition account login.		Geyser is server software that enables Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players to join Minecraft: Java Edition servers. "Floodgate" is an extension to Geyser that removes the requirement to own a legitimate Java Edition account. Despite both games being "Minecraft", they are two different games sold separately, at different prices, under different license agreements. As such, "Floodgate" is technically a form of cracked software. If you want Bedrock/Java crossplay through Geyser, you must use standard Geyser with its requirement that Bedrock players still use their Java Edition account login.
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	See also the [https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360050865492-JAVA-Account-Migration-FAQ Minecraft Bedrock/Java FAQ Page] which says "DOES HAVING A MICROSOFT ACCOUNT ENABLE ME TO PLAY WITH MY FRIENDS ON OTHER PLATFORMS? No. If you play Java Edition, you can still only play with other players who have Java Edition."		See also the [https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360050865492-JAVA-Account-Migration-FAQ Minecraft Bedrock/Java FAQ Page] which says "DOES HAVING A MICROSOFT ACCOUNT ENABLE ME TO PLAY WITH MY FRIENDS ON OTHER PLATFORMS? No. If you play Java Edition, you can still only play with other players who have Java Edition."

	Many in the community, us included, really hope that Mojang will one day close the separation and allow both Java and Bedrock players to freely crossplay without restriction. Until they officially enable this, you will have to have specifically a valid Java Edition account to player on Java servers.		Many in the community, us included, really hope that Mojang will one day close the separation and allow both Java and Bedrock players to freely crossplay without restriction. Until they officially enable this, you will have to have specifically a valid Java Edition account to player on Java servers.</s>

			''EDIT'': While the above still holds true, recent changes to available licensing and continued lack of clear information from Mojang means we will no longer enforce this is a rule in our support channels until/unless Mojang takes action to enforce it themselves, or announces clear intent to.

Mcmonkey: /* General Risks of an Offline-Mode Server */

2021-03-22T13:52:06Z

General Risks of an Offline-Mode Server

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	Alongside to the technical support warnings, it should be noted that offline-mode servers are open to attacks that aren't possible on online-mode servers, such as fake player flooding attacks and banned users returning under a different username (sometimes with a different IP address as well).		Alongside to the technical support warnings, it should be noted that offline-mode servers are open to attacks that aren't possible on online-mode servers, such as fake player flooding attacks and banned users returning under a different username (sometimes with a different IP address as well).

	Additionally, attacks that are possible on both offline and online mode ~~serverrs~~, such as DDoS attacks, are more common on offline-mode servers(in part due to lower fear of consequences from angry players), and in some cases even more easily done (from the lack of official Minecraft safety systems like the account authenticator, as well as availability of things that simply don't work correctly in offline mode).		Additionally, attacks that are possible on both offline and online mode servers, such as DDoS attacks, are more common on offline-mode servers(in part due to lower fear of consequences from angry players), and in some cases even more easily done (from the lack of official Minecraft safety systems like the account authenticator, as well as availability of things that simply don't work correctly in offline mode).

	==How To Do It Right==		==How To Do It Right==

Mcmonkey: /* Special Extra Note on Geyser and "Floodgate" */

2021-01-09T23:35:06Z

Special Extra Note on Geyser and "Floodgate"

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	Geyser is server software that enables Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players to join Minecraft: Java Edition servers. "Floodgate" is an extension to Geyser that removes the requirement to own a legitimate Java Edition account. Despite both games being "Minecraft", they are two different games sold separately, at different prices, under different license agreements. As such, "Floodgate" is technically a form of cracked software. If you want Bedrock/Java crossplay through Geyser, you must use standard Geyser with its requirement that Bedrock players still use their Java Edition account login.		Geyser is server software that enables Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players to join Minecraft: Java Edition servers. "Floodgate" is an extension to Geyser that removes the requirement to own a legitimate Java Edition account. Despite both games being "Minecraft", they are two different games sold separately, at different prices, under different license agreements. As such, "Floodgate" is technically a form of cracked software. If you want Bedrock/Java crossplay through Geyser, you must use standard Geyser with its requirement that Bedrock players still use their Java Edition account login.

			See also the [https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360050865492-JAVA-Account-Migration-FAQ Minecraft Bedrock/Java FAQ Page] which says "DOES HAVING A MICROSOFT ACCOUNT ENABLE ME TO PLAY WITH MY FRIENDS ON OTHER PLATFORMS? No. If you play Java Edition, you can still only play with other players who have Java Edition."

	Many in the community, us included, really hope that Mojang will one day close the separation and allow both Java and Bedrock players to freely crossplay without restriction. Until they officially enable this, you will have to have specifically a valid Java Edition account to player on Java servers.		Many in the community, us included, really hope that Mojang will one day close the separation and allow both Java and Bedrock players to freely crossplay without restriction. Until they officially enable this, you will have to have specifically a valid Java Edition account to player on Java servers.

Mcmonkey at 04:49, 29 December 2020

2020-12-29T04:49:47Z

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	*This is also sometimes used as a reference for cracked plugins, and most (though not all) of the contents on this page still apply.		*This is also sometimes used as a reference for cracked plugins, and most (though not all) of the contents on this page still apply.

	=="Premium"==		==Common Misunderstandings==

			==="Premium"===

	It is important to be aware that there is no such thing as a "'''premium'''" Minecraft account.		It is important to be aware that there is no such thing as a "'''premium'''" Minecraft account.
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	If you do not have an account and are still playing Minecraft, you are running a cracked client.		If you do not have an account and are still playing Minecraft, you are running a cracked client.

	=~~=Legality==~~		==="But Offline Is A Built-In Feature"===

	~~Minecraft cracks are '''illegal software piracy'''.~~

	~~Creating, downloading, using, possessing, or distributing a Minecraft crack is a '''crime'''.~~

	~~You should never download, use, or distribute illegal software.~~

	=="But Offline Is A Built-In Feature"==

	Some users claim that offline mode can't be illegal because it's a built-in feature.		Some users claim that offline mode can't be illegal because it's a built-in feature.
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	The actual purpose of the <code>online-mode=false</code> is exactly what it says on the tin and nothing more: when you don't have internet access. Offline mode is so you can play minecraft on LAN while offline.		The actual purpose of the <code>online-mode=false</code> is exactly what it says on the tin and nothing more: when you don't have internet access. Offline mode is so you can play minecraft on LAN while offline.

	=="But I Need It To Test Multiple Players"==		==="But I Need It To Test Multiple Players"===

	Some users claim that they've downloaded a crack to test some plugin or script with multiple players.		Some users claim that they've downloaded a crack to test some plugin or script with multiple players.
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	* B: Use an NPC or similar where possible.		* B: Use an NPC or similar where possible.
	* C: Just... ask somebody to come help you test. If you're able to find people to play on a server, you should definitely also be able to find people willing to help test. Just poke a friend and ask them to open minecraft and sit idle on your test server.		* C: Just... ask somebody to come help you test. If you're able to find people to play on a server, you should definitely also be able to find people willing to help test. Just poke a friend and ask them to open minecraft and sit idle on your test server.

			==Legality==

			Minecraft cracks are '''illegal software piracy'''.

			Creating, downloading, using, possessing, or distributing a Minecraft crack is a '''crime'''.

			You should never download, use, or distribute illegal software.

	==Safety Warning==		==Safety Warning==
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	Your server should '''always''' be in online-mode (this is a setting within your <code>server.properties</code> file, there should be a line that reads <code>online-mode=true</code>).		Your server should '''always''' be in online-mode (this is a setting within your <code>server.properties</code> file, there should be a line that reads <code>online-mode=true</code>).

			===Bungee===

	The only case when offline-mode can be used on a server is when Bungee is in use. Bungee is a proxy that has its own online-mode functionality, which should be enabled, and your server should have all ports other than the Bungee port blocked by a firewall (otherwise the Bungee online-mode functionality can be bypassed and broken). Additionally, ensure the <code>bungeecord</code> setting in <code>spigot.yml</code> is set to true.		The only case when offline-mode can be used on a server is when Bungee is in use. Bungee is a proxy that has its own online-mode functionality, which should be enabled, and your server should have all ports other than the Bungee port blocked by a firewall (otherwise the Bungee online-mode functionality can be bypassed and broken). Additionally, ensure the <code>bungeecord</code> setting in <code>spigot.yml</code> is set to true.

			==Special Extra Note on Geyser and "Floodgate"==

			Geyser is server software that enables Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players to join Minecraft: Java Edition servers. "Floodgate" is an extension to Geyser that removes the requirement to own a legitimate Java Edition account. Despite both games being "Minecraft", they are two different games sold separately, at different prices, under different license agreements. As such, "Floodgate" is technically a form of cracked software. If you want Bedrock/Java crossplay through Geyser, you must use standard Geyser with its requirement that Bedrock players still use their Java Edition account login.

			Many in the community, us included, really hope that Mojang will one day close the separation and allow both Java and Bedrock players to freely crossplay without restriction. Until they officially enable this, you will have to have specifically a valid Java Edition account to player on Java servers.

Mcmonkey at 18:51, 13 August 2020

2020-08-13T18:51:29Z

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	The actual purpose of the <code>online-mode=false</code> is exactly what it says on the tin and nothing more: when you don't have internet access. Offline mode is so you can play minecraft on LAN while offline.		The actual purpose of the <code>online-mode=false</code> is exactly what it says on the tin and nothing more: when you don't have internet access. Offline mode is so you can play minecraft on LAN while offline.

			=="But I Need It To Test Multiple Players"==

			Some users claim that they've downloaded a crack to test some plugin or script with multiple players.

			Downloading cracks is downloading cracks. Running cracked is running cracked. There isn't an excuse. You're still risking malware, you're still committing a crime.

			Your options for testing are:

			* A: Buy a second account if you really need to test on your own.
			* B: Use an NPC or similar where possible.
			* C: Just... ask somebody to come help you test. If you're able to find people to play on a server, you should definitely also be able to find people willing to help test. Just poke a friend and ask them to open minecraft and sit idle on your test server.

	==Safety Warning==		==Safety Warning==

Mcmonkey at 17:57, 2 July 2020

2020-07-02T17:57:02Z

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	*A server that supports users of Minecraft cracks		*A server that supports users of Minecraft cracks
	*Or a server running in '''offline-mode''' for any given reason.		*Or a server running in '''offline-mode''' for any given reason.
			*This is also sometimes used as a reference for cracked plugins, and most (though not all) of the contents on this page still apply.

	=="Premium"==		=="Premium"==

Mcmonkey at 21:06, 27 June 2020

2020-06-27T21:06:19Z

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	You should never download, use, or distribute illegal software.		You should never download, use, or distribute illegal software.


	=="But Offline Is A Built-In Feature"==		=="But Offline Is A Built-In Feature"==

Mcmonkey at 21:05, 27 June 2020

2020-06-27T21:05:19Z

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	You should never download, use, or distribute illegal software.		You should never download, use, or distribute illegal software.


			=="But Offline Is A Built-In Feature"==

			Some users claim that offline mode can't be illegal because it's a built-in feature.

			This is a simple misunderstanding: Offline mode indeed isn't illegal... but using offline mode to allow cracked copies of minecraft to join your server '''is'''.

			The actual purpose of the <code>online-mode=false</code> is exactly what it says on the tin and nothing more: when you don't have internet access. Offline mode is so you can play minecraft on LAN while offline.

	==Safety Warning==		==Safety Warning==