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title: How to Install Bungeecord to your Minecraft Server
description: Learn how to install and configure BungeeCord manually using the jar file on Nodecraft. This step-by-step guide also covers setting up your sub-servers like Paper or Spigot for seamless multiplayer switching.
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# How to Install Bungeecord to your Minecraft Server

Learn how to install and configure BungeeCord manually using the jar file on Nodecraft. This step-by-step guide also covers setting up your sub-servers like Paper or Spigot for seamless multiplayer switching.

[BungeeCord](https://ci.md-5.net/job/BungeeCord) is a proxy software for Minecraft servers. This makes server connecting seamless for players. BungeeCord acts as a bridge between your servers and redirects player connections which allows your players to move between servers, even those that are hosting different game modes and plugins!

You will need a minimum of three servers to use BungeeCord. One server will run Bungee and the others will be connected together to form a bungee network. The minimum RAM requirements for a BungeeCord server is around 1GB, however, in some instances you may need more RAM. The RAM requirements for the other servers are dependent on the game modes, plugins, and configurations of those servers.

**Before we start, ensure you have the following: Multiple Minecraft servers that you want to connect together (e.g., Spigot or Paper).**

## Download the BungeeCord JAR

### 1. Visit the Download Page

- Go to the [BungeeCord Jenkins](https://ci.md-5.net/job/BungeeCord) page and download Bungeecord. You will want to choose the jar version needed for your version of Minecraft.

### 2. Upload the Jar File

- Access your Nodecraft control panel.
- Navigate to the **File Manager**.
- Upload the downloaded BungeeCord jar file to the root directory of the server you want to use as the BungeeCord proxy.
- You have now installed the BungeeCord jar file!

![Shows the Server Files with the Bungeecord Jar](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/928x469/73e770ebbb/bungee-server-files.png/m/)

## Configure the BungeeCord Proxy

### 1. Set the Server Type

- Go to the **Game Settings** tab of your Nodecraft panel.
- Under the **Java Settings** tab, find the **Jar** dropdown menu.
- Select the BungeeCord jar file from the list.

![Shows the Bungeecord jar selected in the Java Settings](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/955x561/2dfeac1eb7/bungee-game-settings.png/m/)

### 2. Start the BungeeCord Server

- Navigate to the **Console** tab in your Nodecraft panel.
- Start your server. You should see BungeeCord starting up in the console. This indicates that the server connecting process is beginning.

## Configure the BungeeCord Config File

### 1. Locate the Config File

- After the first startup, BungeeCord will generate a `config.yml` file in the root directory.
- Navigate to the **Server Files** and open the `config.yml` file for editing.

![Shows the Bungeecord config.yml in the Server Files](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/817x438/c6a04e98ac/bungee-file.png/m/)

### 2. Edit the Configuration

- In the `config.yml` file, you will need to configure the servers that BungeeCord will connect to. Proper server connecting configurations are necessary for BungeeCord to function. The essential sections are:

```language-yaml
servers:
  hub:
    motd: '&1Just another BungeeCord - Forced Host'
    address: localhost:25565
    restricted: false
  survival:
    motd: '&1Just another BungeeCord - Forced Host'
    address: localhost:25566
    restricted: false
```

- Replace `localhost:25565` with the actual IP address and port of your Minecraft servers. For example, if your hub server runs on port `25565`, and your survival server runs on port `25566`, enter those details accordingly.
- If your sub-servers are hosted on different machines, replace `localhost` with the server's public IP or hostname.

### 3. Change the Host Information

- Locate the `host` setting in the `config.yml` file:

```language-yaml
host: 0.0.0.0:25577
```

- Change the `0.0.0.0:25577` to match the IP address and port where your BungeeCord proxy should listen. For example, if you want BungeeCord to run on port `25577`, set it as `0.0.0.0:25577`.

### 4. Configure the Player Limit and Other Settings

- In the same `config.yml`, you can set various other settings such as the maximum number of players, whether the server is in online mode, and more.

```language-yaml
player_limit: -1
ip_forward: true
online_mode: true
```

- Set `ip_forward` to `true` to allow player IP forwarding. This is important for maintaining the correct player IP addresses when using BungeeCord.

### 5. Save the Configuration

- After making your changes, save the `config.yml` file.

## Setting Up Your Sub-Servers

Now that BungeeCord is configured, you need to adjust your sub-server settings (e.g., Spigot/Paper servers) to work with BungeeCord.

### 1. Configure spigot.yml

- On each Spigot/Paper sub-server, go to the **File Manager** and locate the `spigot.yml` file.
- Open `spigot.yml` for editing and set the following:

```language-yaml
bungeecord: true
```

- This setting allows Spigot to work correctly with BungeeCord by enabling IP forwarding and other related features.

### 2. Configure server.properties

- Still on each Spigot sub-server, locate and edit the `server.properties` file.
- Set the server's `online-mode` to `false`:

```language-javascript
online-mode = false
```

- This prevents conflicts with BungeeCord's online mode setting and allows players to authenticate properly through the proxy server.

### 3. Restart All Servers

- After making these changes, restart all your Spigot servers and the BungeeCord proxy server. You can also ensure that all servers have sufficient RAM to handle the Bungee network efficiently.

## Testing Your Setup

### 1. Connect to the Proxy

- Launch Minecraft and add your Bungee proxy server's IP address in the multiplayer server list.
- Connect to the Bungee proxy server.

### 2. Switch Between Servers

- Use the `/server` command followed by the server name (e.g., `/server hub`) to switch between the linked sub-servers.
- Ensure that you can move between servers seamlessly.

## Troubleshooting Tips

- **If you can't connect to a sub-server:** Double-check the IP address and port settings in the config.yml file in the bungee proxy server.
- **If player data isn't transferring correctly:** Ensure that `ip_forward` is set to `true` in BungeeCord's `config.yml`, and `bungeecord` is set to `true` in each Spigot server's `spigot.yml`.

By following these steps, you should have a fully functional Bungee setup, linking your Minecraft servers together. This will allow players to move between your different game modes and servers seamlessly, providing a more dynamic experience.