Proxy Setup

1. Software Selection: Choosing between BungeeCord or Velocity (Recommended) based on your player count and performance needs.

2. Sub-Server Linking: Connecting your Lobby, Survival, and other sub-servers to the proxy network for seamless travel.

3. IP-Forwarding Setup: Configuring IP-Forwarding so your sub-servers can correctly identify player IPs and UUIDs.

4. Global Chat & Messaging: Installing specialized plugins to allow players to chat across different servers within the network.

5. Network Security: Setting up firewall rules (UFW/BungeeGuard) to prevent players from bypassing the proxy and joining sub-servers directly.

6. Global Ranks Sync: Linking LuckPerms to a MySQL database so ranks work automatically on every server.

7. Maintenance Mode: Adding a global "Whitelist" or maintenance system to lock the whole network during updates.