Implementing a reverse proxy for a Minecraft server provides a crucial layer of security by hiding the host's personal IP address behind a public-facing gateway, effectively mitigating the risk of DDoS attacks. It streamlines network management by allowing traffic to route through standard web ports and managing multiple server instances under a single, user-friendly domain. Furthermore, a proxy can improve the player experience by load balancing and global traffic routing, helping reduce latency and provide a more stable connection.
Requirement: A custom domain pointing to the Minecraft server is used for the reverse proxy.
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1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Network tab.
4. From the IP Address table, take note of a port not in use.
5. Under Configure Reverse Proxy, enter the custom domain.
6. In the Port field, input a port from step 4.
Note: Some plugins may use a specific port.
7. Press the Create button.
8. Take note of the desired Active Reverse Proxy. It will be used as DOMAIN:PORT.
Note: Click the trash icon to remove the reverse proxy.
9. Start the server.