BungeeCord Plugin (1.21.7, 1.20.1) – Seamlessly Link Multiple Minecraft Servers

The BungeeCord Plugin (1.21.7, 1.20.1) is a highly efficient Minecraft proxy system that lets you connect multiple servers into one seamless multiplayer network. With this plugin, players can move across different game servers like Survival, Creative, or Minigames without disconnecting. It’s an essential solution for large networks looking to offer multiple experiences in one place.

Features:

Server Linking:

• Merge several Minecraft servers into a unified server system
• Players can switch between servers using commands, signs, portals, or custom plugins

Plugin Integration:

• Supports third-party BungeeCord plugins for enhanced control and features
• Common plugins include global chat, player hub selectors, and bot protection tools

Centralized Player Control:

• Manage bans, permissions, and sessions across all connected servers from a single point
• Load balancing helps prevent overcrowding on any one server

Improved Security:

• Built-in IP forwarding, proxy firewall compatibility, and exploit prevention
• Enhances network protection for public and private servers

Optimized Performance:

• Designed to support hundreds or thousands of simultaneous players
• Efficient connection handling ensures lag-free switching between servers

Screenshots:

Commands:

Explanation:

• Server Administrator: These commands are for server staff
• Player: These commands can be used by both admins and players

Syntax Guide:

• – must be included
• [optional] – optional argument

/alert

• Permission: bungeecord.command.alert
• Use: Broadcasts a message to all servers in the network. Color codes (&) and HEX color codes are supported.
• Default group: admin
• Typical user: Server Administrator

/alertraw

• Permission: bungeecord.command.alert
• Use: Sends a JSON-formatted message across all connected servers.
• Default group: admin
• Typical user: Server Administrator

/bungee

• Permission: none
• Use: Displays the version of BungeeCord running on the server.
• Default group: all
• Typical user: Player

/end

• Permission: bungeecord.command.end
• Use: Shuts down the BungeeCord proxy and disconnects all players.
• Default group: admin
• Typical user: Server Administrator

/find

• Permission: bungeecord.command.find
• Use: Locates a player and shows which server they’re connected to.
• Default group: none
• Typical user: Server Administrator

/glist

• Permission: bungeecord.command.list
• Use: Lists all players on the network, organized by server.
• Default group: default
• Typical user: Player

/greload

• Permission: bungeecord.command.reload
• Use: Reloads the configuration file, but is not recommended for routine use due to stability concerns.
• Default group: admin
• Typical user: Server Administrator

/ip

• Permission: bungeecord.command.ip
• Use: Reveals the real IP address of the selected player. Useful for backend tracking.
• Default group: admin
• Typical user: Server Administrator

/perms

• Permission: none
• Use: Displays all permissions and group memberships assigned to the user.
• Default group: admin
• Typical user: Player / Server Administrator

/send

• Permission: bungeecord.command.send
• Use: Transfers a player or group of players to another server in the network.
• Default group: none
• Typical user: Server Administrator

/server [server]

• Permission: bungeecord.command.server
• Use: Connects you to a specific server or lists available server options.
• Default group: default
• Typical user: Player

How to install:

• As a prerequisite, install Java 8 or above if you don’t have it already.
• Download the latest BungeeCord build from below.
• Place the file inside a new directory dedicated to BungeeCord.
• Create a new startup script to launch the the JAR:

@echo off

java -Xms512M -Xmx512M -jar BungeeCord.jar

pause

• Double-click the batch file.

Advice:

• You may need to add Java to your path.
• You should be running BungeeCord on a server for production use, with Linux preferably