# About DASHLink
\nDASHLink is a simplified API server that runs alongside your Minecraft server. Its only function is to whitelist and un whitelist players. Originally when I developed DASHLauncher it was for one server running locally on another machine on my network using RCON. However ambitions have grown and I want this to be a secure and stable platform for members to reliably manage their requests with.<\/p>\n
# Features<\/p>\n
– HTTPS Support via keystore
\n– Configurable port selection (via Config)
\n– Custom API Key (via Config)<\/p>\n
# Default Configuration
\n_for self hosted servers: DASHLink configured port also needs to be opened on your router_
\n_for hosted servers: DASHLink configured port needs to be allowed by your host_
\n_Config located: Plugin:“.\/plugins\/DASHLink\/config.yml“ or Mod:“.\/config\/dashlink.json“_<\/p>\n
“`yml
\n# DASHLink Plugin Configuration<\/p>\n
# This file is used to configure the DASHLink service for secure communication with DASHLauncher.
\n# Please carefully read this documentation to understand each setting and its implications.<\/p>\n
# —————— #CONFIGURATION WARNING# ——————<\/p>\n
# This configuration file contains sensitive information.
\n# Do not share it or it’s contents with anyone or expose it publicly.
\n# If this file is compromised, change the “apiKey” IMMEDIATELY here and in the DASHLauncher Dashboard https:\/\/dashboard.swfx.uk.
\n# By use of DASHLink, DASHLauncher will not be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by unauthorized access to this file or API Key.
\n# It’s recommended to use a strong, unique key that is not easily guessable eg: “server_name”, “server_name_secret”, “server_name_api_key”, etc.
\n# If you do not set an API key, DASHLink will not be able to communicate with DASHLauncher.
\n# to set an API key, uncomment the line below and replace “YOUR_SECRET_API_KEY_HERE” with your actual key.
\n# If you already created an API key in the DASHLauncher Dashboard, you can copy it from there and paste it here.<\/p>\n
api-key: “YOUR_SECRET_API_KEY_HERE”<\/p>\n
# —————— #CONFIGURATION WARNING# ——————<\/p>\n
# The port on which the DASHLink API server will listen for incoming requests.
\n# Ensure this port is not in use by another application and is open in your firewall.
\n server-port: 25566<\/p>\n
# — HTTPS Configuration (Optional) —
\n# Enable or disable HTTPS (SSL\/TLS) for the API server.
\n# Setting this to ‘true’ requires a valid Java KeyStore (.jks) file.
\n# If you enable HTTPS, it’s highly recommended to use a different port than the HTTP port.
\n use-https: false<\/p>\n
# Path to the Java KeyStore (.jks) file containing your SSL certificate and private key.
\n# This path is relative to the server’s root directory.
\n# Example: plugins\/DASHLink\/keystore.jks
\n keystore-path: “plugins\/DASHLink\/keystore.jks”<\/p>\n
# The password for the KeyStore file.
\n# !!! IMPORTANT !!! Change this to a strong, unique password.
\n keystore-password: “change-me”<\/p>\n
# The password for the private key within the KeyStore.
\n# This is often the same as the keystore-password, but can be different.
\n# !!! IMPORTANT !!! Change this to a strong, unique password.
\n key-password: “change-me”
\n“`<\/p>\n
Once Configuration is set either use \/dl reload in your console or game or reboot your server.<\/p>\n
# HTTPS Configuration:<\/p>\n
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\nDocumentation yet to be added
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