DenyDDoS

🛡️ DenyDDoS

DenyDDoS is a lightweight Minecraft server plugin that helps protect your server from basic network-based attacks such as connection floods, bot joins, and simple DDoS-style traffic spikes. It works by monitoring and limiting suspicious connection behavior before it can overwhelm your server.

What it does

DenyDDoS adds a defensive layer to your Minecraft server that filters and throttles excessive or automated connection attempts. It is designed to reduce the impact of: - Bot-driven join floods - Repeated rapid connection attempts from single or distributed sources - Basic traffic spikes that can destabilize server performance

Why you might want it

If you run a public or semi-public Minecraft server, unexpected traffic is almost guaranteed. DenyDDoS helps keep your server playable and stable by reducing downtime caused by low-effort attacks or overload attempts. It’s especially useful for: - Public SMP servers exposed to open join traffic - Minigame or event servers that experience sudden player spikes - Small to medium servers that don’t yet use enterprise-grade DDoS protection

Important information before installing

- DenyDDoS is not a full replacement for professional or enterprise DDoS mitigation services. It helps with lightweight protection at the server level, but cannot stop large-scale network attacks on its own. - It is best used as a first line of defense, ideally alongside proper hosting-level or network-level protection. - Configuration options are available in `config.yml` after installation, allowing you to adjust sensitivity and behavior.

Installation

1. Download the latest snapshot build from the GitHub releases page 2. Place the plugin into your server’s `plugins/` folder 3. Restart your Minecraft server 4. Configure settings in `config.yml`