\ud83d\udccb Plugin Overview
\nAuthDog is a comprehensive, enterprise-level authentication plugin designed for Minecraft servers that demand the highest security standards. Built with modern security practices and advanced protection mechanisms, AuthDog provides a robust defense against unauthorized access, bot attacks, and security breaches.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd10 Core Features
\nAuthentication System:<\/p>\n
Secure user registration and login system
\nMultiple password encryption methods (BCrypt, SHA256, PBKDF2)
\nConfigurable password strength requirements
\nSession-based login with IP validation
\nAuto-login on registration option
\nAdvanced Security Modules:<\/p>\n
Anti-Bot Protection – Prevents automated bot attacks with connection rate limiting
\nBrute Force Protection – Blocks accounts after failed login attempts with configurable lockout
\nCaptcha System – Interactive math-based captcha after failed attempts
\nVPN\/Proxy Detection – Blocks connections from VPN and proxy services
\nIP Locking – Restricts accounts to specific IP addresses
\nTwo-Factor Authentication – TOTP support with Google Authenticator
\nSingle Session Enforcement – Prevents multiple simultaneous logins
\nPlayer Experience:<\/p>\n
Blindness effect until authentication (prevents cheating)
\n60-second login countdown with action bar display
\nMovement and chat restrictions before login
\nSmooth session management with automatic timeouts
\nProfessional GUI control panel for administrators
\nDatabase Support:<\/p>\n
FlatFile (H2) – Built-in, no setup required
\nMySQL – Full MySQL database support
\nPostgreSQL – Enterprise PostgreSQL support
\nConnection pooling with HikariCP for optimal performance
\nAdministrative Tools:<\/p>\n
Beautiful in-game GUI control panel
\nReal-time security module toggling
\nPlayer management commands
\nComprehensive logging system
\nConfiguration hot-reloading<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Security Features Breakdown
\n\ud83e\udd16 Anti-Bot Protection
\nMonitors connection patterns and rates
\nConfigurable maximum joins per minute
\nAutomatic suspicious pattern detection
\nTemporary IP-based blocking
\n\ud83d\udd12 Brute Force Protection
\nTracks failed login attempts per player
\nProgressive lockout system (configurable attempts\/duration)
\nAutomatic attempt reset after time period
\nIntegration with captcha system
\n\ud83e\udde9 Interactive Captcha System
\nTriggers after configurable failed attempts
\nMath-based problems with multiple difficulty levels
\nBeautiful GUI interface with click-to-answer
\nAutomatic regeneration on failure
\n\ud83c\udf10 VPN\/Proxy Detection
\nExternal API integration for IP reputation checking
\nConfigurable to block VPNs, proxies, or both
\nWhitelist support for trusted IPs
\nCaching system for performance
\n\ud83d\udd10 Two-Factor Authentication
\nTOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) support
\nGoogle Authenticator compatibility
\nQR code generation for easy setup
\nBackup codes for account recovery
\n\u2699\ufe0f Configuration Highlights
\nHighly Customizable:<\/p>\n
50+ configuration options
\nComplete message customization with color codes
\nGUI theme and layout customization
\nDatabase connection pooling settings
\nSecurity module fine-tuning
\nPerformance Optimized:<\/p>\n
Asynchronous database operations
\nConnection pooling with HikariCP
\nEfficient caching systems
\nCleanup tasks for memory management
\n\ud83c\udfa8 GUI Control Panel
\nThe AuthDog Control Panel provides administrators with an intuitive interface to manage security settings:<\/p>\n
Real-time Toggle Controls – Enable\/disable security modules instantly
\nVisual Status Indicators – See which protections are active at a glance
\nProfessional Design – Matte black theme with neon blue accents
\nSound Effects – Audio feedback for all interactions
\nLive Statistics – View registered users, online players, and more
\n\ud83d\udcca PlaceholderAPI Support
\nFull PlaceholderAPI integration with placeholders:<\/p>\n
%authdog_logged_in% – Player login status
\n%authdog_registered% – Registration status
\n%authdog_has_2fa% – Two-factor authentication status
\n%authdog_session_time% – Remaining session time
\n%authdog_failed_attempts% – Failed login attempts
\n%authdog_is_locked_out% – Lockout status
\nAnd more…
\n\ud83d\udd27 Technical Specifications
\nRequirements:<\/p>\n
Minecraft 1.20+ (Paper\/Spigot)
\nJava 17+
\nOptional: PlaceholderAPI for enhanced features
\nDatabase Support:<\/p>\n
H2 (FlatFile) – Default, no setup required
\nMySQL 8.0+
\nPostgreSQL 12+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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