Question 1

What is HackedServer?

Accepted Answer

HackedServer is a Spigot and Bungeecord plugin that detects hacked clients, cheats, and unwanted mods right when players connect to your server using advanced packet-based checks.

Question 2

What servers are supported?

Accepted Answer

HackedServer works with Spigot, CraftBukkit, Paper, TacoSpigot, and Akarin across a wide range of Minecraft versions. It also supports Bungeecord-style proxies when installed on both the backend servers and the proxy.

Question 3

What dependencies are required?

Accepted Answer

HackedServer depends on HackedCore and, for modern versions, ProtocolLib. Simply drop HackedServer.jar, HackedCore.jar (and ProtocolLib if applicable) into your /plugins/ folder and restart your server.

Question 4

What clients and mods can HackedServer detect?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your server version, HackedServer can detect Forge, Fabric, Rift, Labymod, PX Mod, 5ZigMod, WorldDownloader, Vape Cracked, Liteloader, BetterSprintingMod, many Forge mods, and more. It can also tell you which Minecraft version players are using.

Question 5

Does HackedServer automatically punish cheaters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HackedServer can automatically alert your staff, block connections, or run custom punishments when a suspicious client or mod is detected, helping your team focus on legitimate players instead of chasing cheaters.

Question 6

Is HackedServer premium?

Accepted Answer

HackedServer is a premium plugin available on Spigot and Polymart. Once purchased, you can use it on your network according to the license terms and receive updates and support.

Question 7

Can I add my own checks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HackedServer allows you to add your own client checks so you can extend detection for custom use cases or new hacked clients as they appear.

Question 8

Does HackedServer impact server performance?

Accepted Answer

HackedServer is designed to be extremely light on resources. It focuses on checks at connection time, so it runs smoothly on most servers without noticeable performance impact.

Question 9

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Drop HackedServer.jar, HackedCore.jar, and ProtocolLib (for 1.17+) into your /plugins/ folder, restart your server, and follow the configuration guide. For Bungeecord setups, install HackedServer on every Spigot server and on the proxy as described in the docs.

Question 10

Where can I find documentation and support?

Accepted Answer

You can read the full documentation at docs.hackedserver.org, and join the community Discord to ask questions, share feedback, and get help with your setup.

Why choose HackedServer?

Detect cheats before they strike

Wide client & mod coverage

Alerts and automatic punishments

Proven in real servers over years

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