#Is there a way to hide your IP? (specific to mc servers)

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thorny orioleBOT
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<@&987246652869971988> please have a look, thanks.

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Im aware that you need to give your IP for people to get in, but is there a way to hide/scramble it so that you dont need to be overly paranoid about who has it?

When playing on a Minecraft server, your IP address is typically visible to other players in the server. However, there are steps you can take to protect your IP address while still being able to play with others.

One option is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) while playing on Minecraft servers. A VPN can help hide your real IP address by routing your internet connection through a different server. This can add an extra layer of protection and anonymity while gaming.

Another option is to use a proxy server when connecting to Minecraft servers. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your device and the server, masking your real IP address from other players.

It's important to note that while using a VPN or proxy server can help protect your IP address, it's not foolproof. Some servers may have restrictions on using VPNs, and there may still be ways for other players to uncover your real IP address.

Overall, if you're concerned about privacy and security while playing on Minecraft servers, consider using a VPN or proxy server as additional precautions. Remember to also follow best practices for online safety, such as avoiding sharing personal information with strangers and keeping your game client and plugins up to date.

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gloomy oasis
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there will always be some IP thats visible
you could use a proxy server that you dont care if its IP is public (though that can make it a target to various attacks)
the proxy server would know about your own IP and forward traffic to you

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its kinda the same idea

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it could add some latency though

vale monolith
gloomy oasis
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I can recommend both spigot and papermc discord server as well if you use their software

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they also got channels for server owners

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you sure you mean "mods"

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there is a difference between mods and plugins

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ok yeah then you would need a forge server

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forge is mods

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both client side and (not always) server side needs the mod installed

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plugins are only server side and no client needs to install anything (making them limited though)

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restart your process?

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well maybe some of it, but it should be kinda the same process just with a different jar file

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probably not

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you need the forge installer, it got an option to install the server jar:

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nah you use it instead of your current stuff

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running the install server gives you this setup

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for the experience, its the same knowledge you need for this

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it did because you need to install it in an empty folder and by default it selects .minecraft folder which is correct for install client but not what you want for install server at all

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some empty folder you want to store your server in

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its red if its not an empty folder somehow

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select a different folder

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yes

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lol thanks

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ig

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now you can again use console and run java -jar ... again
or simply double click the provided .bat file which basically does that for you

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the jar file is named differently

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but other than that it should be kinda the same

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though I suggest using the .bat file instead

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uh not sure, the .bat/.sh will break for sure but thats not needed if you manually run it from console

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try running the .bat from cmd

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to see why it doesnt work with double click

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you always haha

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.exe?

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well thats a .jar but yeah

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I would suggest you to enable file endings in windows file explorer, makes it easier a lot of times

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well till now its kinda the same, just a different jar that does some stuff differently behind the scenes

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which allows you to use mods

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yeah I noticed that on the website as well

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you probably want latest (1.21.3)

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💀

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1.8 is old

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no idea, I would always try to go with latest version

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yeah I know, but no idea which is the current best latest version, not that active in that community anymore

cloud kite
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@torpid light What is the actual problem, people knowing your ip and where you are, or just that they can connect to your minecraft server?

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@torpid light dont need to be overly paranoid about who has it

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What do you mean?

tiny hawk
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That's basically how a VPN works, you forward your data to a server which impersonate you

cloud kite
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but all ip are public?

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bot scan the web non stop

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a vpn is not enough

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you need to make a firewall rule where only who you want can connect

tiny hawk
# cloud kite but all ip are public?

If someone has your ip, they can know where you live, they can try to impersonate you, they can compile it with other information about this ip to know things about you, etc

cloud kite
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but everyone can already know that???

tiny hawk
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i don't know your ip

cloud kite
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discord show the ip in log

tiny hawk
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ip is private in discord

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That's your user id

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an ip is a sequence of 4 numbers between 0 and 256

cursive cape
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please be respectful and friendly. dont talk bad about people, thank you

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in particular, dont belittle people for lack of knowledge

thorny orioleBOT
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Closed the thread.

cursive cape
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u can be expert in one aspect of programming and beginner in another. just bc i for example dont know much about using hibernate doesnt mean i dont have 17 years experience programming with java.

its totally okay to ask if one doesnt know something. thats why we are here after all, to learn.
i agree that it might have been misleading for them to ask a question here, in your chat. instead of creating their own

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