If you’re looking to enhance your Minecraft server experience with a powerful proxy, then Velocity is the answer. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your own Velocity server proxy step by step, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience for you and your players.

Understanding Velocity: A Brief Introduction

Velocity is a Minecraft server proxy that offers exceptional support for various server types, scalability to handle thousands of players, and an adaptable API designed to maximize performance. Think of Velocity as the traffic controller for your Minecraft servers, directing players to their desired destinations without bottlenecks.

Goals of Velocity

• Create an easy-to-navigate codebase that adheres to best practices in Java.
• Provide high performance to manage thousands of concurrent players.
• Develop a fresh and powerful API, free from common design pitfalls seen in other proxies.
• Ensure first-class compatibility with Paper, Sponge, Fabric, and Forge.

Prerequisites for Building Velocity

Before we get started, make sure you have the following:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your machine.
• Gradle installed, or alternatively, you can use the wrapper script provided.

Building Velocity

Velocity uses Gradle for building its codebase. To build Velocity, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the Velocity source code.
3. Execute the following command to start the build process:

./gradlew build

4. Wait for the build to complete. You will find the generated JAR file in the `proxy/build/libs` directory.

Running Velocity

Once you have built Velocity, you can run it by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the `proxy/build/libs` directory.
2. Copy the `-all` JAR file to your desired server folder.
3. Run the JAR file using the following command in your terminal:

java -jar velocity-all.jar

4. Velocity will automatically generate a default configuration file for you to customize.

If you prefer, you can also download the proxy JAR directly from the downloads page.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

While setting up your Velocity server proxy, you may encounter a few hiccups. Here are some common troubleshooting steps:

• **Gradle Issues**: If you encounter problems with Gradle, ensure that you are using the correct version of the JDK.
• **Configuration Problems**: Double-check your configuration file to ensure that all the paths and settings are correctly configured.
• **Performance Lag**: If the server is slow, consider adjusting the memory allocation by using the `-Xmx` and `-Xms` flags in your run command.

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Wrapping Up

With Velocity, you essentially have a powerful control center for your Minecraft servers, capable of managing high player counts effectively. Now that you have your proxy set up, explore its features and customization options to enhance your gaming experience.

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