Some backend fixes are in place. Just a quick thank you to those of you using LaunchMC to proxy your MC traffic. We're seeing consistent growth on the platform (metrics have only been in place for the last week or so).
Deployed an update to player count metrics for LaunchMC to fix inaccuracies. Hoping to get a beta plugin for Spigot/Paper servers in the next few days.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We have an addon ready that shows the real connecting IP and fixes in-game banning. It needs testing before we release it public. Please create a ticket in the #open-ticket channel ( https://discord.launchmc.com) and we'll send you all the details.
OK guys. Now that LaunchMC is ready and being used, we're going to start pumping tons more traffic through it. We have a bunch of awesome contests we're gearing up to launch!
We now have a script to help you automatically update your firewall to only allow connections to your MC server from LaunchMC edge/PoP locations. Please see https://docs.launchmc.com/origin-shield for more information. If you run into issues, please #open-ticket
LaunchMC is growing quickly, looking for someone who has great reach in the Minecraft space, specifically server owners. Please DM me if interested in the position.
Just a little preview, we're quietly filtering attacks for you guys and endlessly enhancing our protection as attacks evolve.
Thanks to everyone who's been using LaunchMC. We couldn't have gotten here without you. We reached new record player counts yesterday.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The IPs for LA and Miami have been updated. They were previously routed through NeoProtect, which is offline for the foreseeable future.
If you use SRV records, make sure to update them.
If your players connect through the LaunchMC.com domain or widget, the IPs are already updated.
It's been a bit since the last update. I wanted to let you know that we're working on completely rebuilding the forwarding engine from the ground up to include some amazing features.
I always seem to be days late making these announcements, but I promise this one is extra juicy. First, I'd like to thank the LaunchMC community, there have been so many of you that have helped us test things and spent hours nailing down bugs and enhancements to our NEW packet forwarding engine with proxy protocol v2 support.
What's the news?
1. So many bug fixes.
2. So many performance enhancements.
3. Pretty much almost another complete rebuild of the packet forwarding engine.
4. New UDP limits for Bedrock support!
5. NEW Amsterdam, NL PoP! (Sponsored by @addepade08 )
6. NEW London, UK PoP! (Sponsored by @techstreet - vyperhosting.com )
7. NEW Stockholm, Sweden PoP! (Sponsored by @gabbloxen )
When using the "global" DNS record, you should be automatically connected to the closest available PoP. You can still choose a PoP from the player connection page manually.
LaunchMC is 100% free, no ads, no paid tiers. Want to get involved in this awesome project? Here's what we're looking for:
-Help with marketing (spread the word, videos, anything you can offer)
-Frontend design/content (the frontend was built primarily with AI for a quick launch, we have been putting all of our effort into the technology)
-Additional PoPs (small VPS, 2 cores, 8GB RAM, must be DDoS protected full time, not on-demand, please no Hetzner)
-Have some skill I haven't thought of? Reach out.
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Some backend fixes are in place. Just a quick thank you to those of you using LaunchMC to proxy your MC traffic. We're seeing consistent growth on the platform (metrics have only been in place for the last week or so).
Deployed an update to player count metrics for LaunchMC to fix inaccuracies. Hoping to get a beta plugin for Spigot/Paper servers in the next few days.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We have an addon ready that shows the real connecting IP and fixes in-game banning. It needs testing before we release it public. Please create a ticket in the #open-ticket channel ( https://discord.launchmc.com) and we'll send you all the details.
OK guys. Now that LaunchMC is ready and being used, we're going to start pumping tons more traffic through it. We have a bunch of awesome contests we're gearing up to launch!
Is there anything you'd like to see for prizes?
How does a free server for a year sound?
Lots of updates today.
We now have a script to help you automatically update your firewall to only allow connections to your MC server from LaunchMC edge/PoP locations. Please see https://docs.launchmc.com/origin-shield for more information. If you run into issues, please #open-ticket
LaunchMC is growing quickly, looking for someone who has great reach in the Minecraft space, specifically server owners. Please DM me if interested in the position.
Just a little preview, we're quietly filtering attacks for you guys and endlessly enhancing our protection as attacks evolve.
Thanks to everyone who's been using LaunchMC. We couldn't have gotten here without you. We reached new record player counts yesterday.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The IPs for LA and Miami have been updated. They were previously routed through NeoProtect, which is offline for the foreseeable future.
If you use SRV records, make sure to update them.
If your players connect through the LaunchMC.com domain or widget, the IPs are already updated.
More updates at https://discord.launchmc.com
We're working on a huge feature that many have requested.
Updates coming soon!
Will there be any pop-up ads near Hong Kong?
No ads! No paid plans!
100% free.
Poor translation. I meant, is there a Hong Kong node? My current latency to Singapore is fluctuating by over 100ms.
Not yet, where are you based?
V3 is here! One of our most requested features is not having to choose an edge location. You can now connect to a single auto-optimized location.
This is live IMMEDIATELY! The widget has also been updated.
We've also made using your own domain easier than ever! A guide has been setup at https://docs.launchmc.com/custom-domain
There's lots more in store to make LaunchMC even better.
There's more coming! We're working big big improvements.
It's been a bit since the last update. I wanted to let you know that we're working on completely rebuilding the forwarding engine from the ground up to include some amazing features.
A little preview of what's coming.
Hoping to announce it tomorrow!
You've all been patient. Here we go:
The entire packet forwarding engine has been completely rebuilt from the ground up. It was painful, but worth it.
We now NATIVELY support Proxy Protocol V2! Just enable it in your settings and configuration.
Remember, LaunchMC is 100% free and fully supports Java and Bedrock.
DDoS protection is free, and we have tons of PoPs around the world (more being added regularly!!).
Have issues? Just #open-ticket at https://discord.launchmc.com
Some great announcements coming today, new PoP(s?), and some more. Stay tuned!
I always seem to be days late making these announcements, but I promise this one is extra juicy. First, I'd like to thank the LaunchMC community, there have been so many of you that have helped us test things and spent hours nailing down bugs and enhancements to our NEW packet forwarding engine with proxy protocol v2 support.
What's the news?
1. So many bug fixes.
2. So many performance enhancements.
3. Pretty much almost another complete rebuild of the packet forwarding engine.
4. New UDP limits for Bedrock support!
5. NEW Amsterdam, NL PoP! (Sponsored by @addepade08 )
6. NEW London, UK PoP! (Sponsored by @techstreet - vyperhosting.com )
7. NEW Stockholm, Sweden PoP! (Sponsored by @gabbloxen )
When using the "global" DNS record, you should be automatically connected to the closest available PoP. You can still choose a PoP from the player connection page manually.
LaunchMC is 100% free, no ads, no paid tiers. Want to get involved in this awesome project? Here's what we're looking for:
-Help with marketing (spread the word, videos, anything you can offer)
-Frontend design/content (the frontend was built primarily with AI for a quick launch, we have been putting all of our effort into the technology)
-Additional PoPs (small VPS, 2 cores, 8GB RAM, must be DDoS protected full time, not on-demand, please no Hetzner)
-Have some skill I haven't thought of? Reach out.
Support and discussion is available on https://discord.launchmc.com
We've pushed additional fixes for UDP (improved Bedrock support) and continue to push performance enhancements.