Bridgekeeper Protocol Plugin FAQ
6 questions players actually ask, answered.
What happens to player connections when the session server goes down?
The Bridgekeeper Protocol Plugin keeps player connections open by switching to a cached security mode, allowing returning players to join as long as their connection details match their previous session.
How does the plugin protect player data during authentication outages?
The plugin keeps original player UUIDs consistent and maintains authentication records locally, ensuring inventories and saved player data remain completely intact even when session servers are unavailable.
What types of players are blocked during a session outage?
The plugin blocks login attempts from unfamiliar IP addresses and denies brand-new unknown accounts from joining until main authentication returns.
Where can player authentication records be stored?
Player authentication records can be saved locally in FlatFile storage or in a MySQL database.
Which server platforms does this plugin support?
The plugin runs across Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and BungeeCord setups without requiring external libraries.
How can you manually switch between offline and standard mode?
You can use the command /alwaysonline toggle to manually switch between offline mode and standard mode.