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How to Set Up a BungeeCord Network with Multiple Servers

Want to link multiple Minecraft servers together into a single network with seamless server switching? That’s exactly what BungeeCord is for! With it, you can create hubs, minigames, survival worlds, and more — all connected through one IP.

This guide explains how to set up a basic BungeeCord network using our Minecraft hosting panel.

✅ What You’ll Need

• At least 2 Minecraft servers (e.g., Lobby + Survival)
• 1 BungeeCord server (acts as the proxy)
• All servers must be hosted on your account (or reachable by IP)

✅ Step 1: Order a BungeeCord Server

If you haven’t already, order a separate server and choose BungeeCord as the server type during checkout. You can also request us to install BungeeCord for you via support.

✅ Step 2: Configure the Spigot/Paper Servers

On each backend server (e.g., Survival, Skyblock), do the following:

1. Go to the spigot.yml file in the File Manager
2. Set bungeecord: true and save the file
3. Edit server.properties:
   • online-mode=false
   • server-port=xxxxx (use different ports for each server)
4. Restart the servers after making changes

Important: Disabling online mode is required for BungeeCord, but your BungeeCord proxy should have online-mode=true to handle authentication securely.

✅ Step 3: Configure BungeeCord

On the BungeeCord server:

1. Edit the config.yml file in the root directory
2. Set your server list under the servers: section. Example:

servers:
  lobby:
    address: 192.168.0.2:25565
    motd: '&aLobby Server'
    restricted: false
  survival:
    address: 192.168.0.3:25566
    motd: '&bSurvival World'
    restricted: false

3. Set online_mode: true
4. Under listeners:, set the host IP and port for your BungeeCord server
5. Save the file and restart the BungeeCord server

✅ Step 4: Add IP Forwarding

On each backend server, open bukkit.yml and set:

settings:
  bungeecord: true

This ensures player UUIDs and IPs are passed correctly through the proxy.

✅ Step 5: Set Up Server Switching

Use commands like:

/server survival

You can also install plugins like CommandNPC, DeluxeHub, or BungeePortals to create menus or portals for switching servers.

???? Additional Notes

• Only the BungeeCord server should have online-mode=true
• Never give the public IP of your backend servers — only share the proxy’s IP
• Use a firewall or IP whitelist to secure your backend servers

Need help configuring BungeeCord or setting up a secure network? Submit a ticket — our team will be happy to assist!