🔐 AuthGuard - Secure Authentication Plugin
AuthGuard is a powerful yet lightweight authentication plugin for Minecraft 1.21.1, inspired by AuthMe. Protect your server with a robust login and registration system that keeps your players' accounts secure!
✨ Features
🛡️ Security First
- Password Hashing: Support for SHA-256 and BCrypt algorithms
- Customizable Password Requirements: Set minimum and maximum password lengths
- Session Management: Optional session timeout to keep accounts secure
- Database Support: Choose between SQLite (file-based) or MySQL (server-based)
🎮 Player Protection
- Movement Blocking: Players cannot move until authenticated
- Interaction Blocking: Prevents block breaking, placing, and item usage before login
- Chat Control: Configurable chat restrictions for unauthenticated players
- Login Timeout: Automatic kick if players don't authenticate in time
🌍 Player Experience
- Location Saving: Remember where players were when they logged out
- Spawn Teleportation: Optional teleport to spawn on join
- Customizable Messages: Fully translatable message system
- Fast Login: Quick and efficient authentication process
⚙️ Server Administration
- Easy Configuration: Simple YAML-based configuration
- Database Flexibility: SQLite for small servers, MySQL for larger networks
- Lightweight: Minimal performance impact
- No Dependencies: Works out of the box
📋 Commands
/register <password> <confirm_password>
- Description: Register your account on the server
- Aliases:
/reg
- Example:
/register MySecurePass123 MySecurePass123
/login <password>
- Description: Log in to your account
- Aliases:
/l
- Example:
/login MySecurePass123
/changepassword <old_password> <new_password>
- Description: Change your current password
- Aliases:
/changepass, /changepw
- Example:
/changepassword MySecurePass123 NewPassword456
🚀 Getting Started
- Download the plugin JAR file
- Place it in your server's
plugins folder
- Start your server to generate the default configuration
- Configure the plugin in
plugins/AuthGuard/config.yml
- Restart your server and you're ready to go!
⚙️ Configuration
AuthGuard offers extensive configuration options:
- Database Settings: Choose between SQLite or MySQL
- Security Options: Password length, hashing algorithm, session timeout
- Behavior Settings: Login timeout, spawn teleportation, chat permissions
- Custom Messages: Fully customizable messages in any language
🗄️ Database Support
SQLite (Default)
Perfect for small to medium servers. No additional setup required!
MySQL
Ideal for larger servers or networks. Simply configure your MySQL credentials in the config file.
🔒 Security Features
- BCrypt Support: Industry-standard password hashing
- SHA-256 Fallback: Fast and secure alternative
- Salt & Pepper: Passwords are properly salted for maximum security
- No Plain Text: Passwords are never stored in plain text
📊 Technical Details
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.1
- Server Software: Spigot, Paper, and compatible forks
- Java Version: 17 or higher
- Dependencies: None
🐛 Support & Issues
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Feel free to report it on the issues page!
💖 Credits
Developed with ❤️ for the Minecraft community.
Protect your server today with AuthGuard!
