Can I run a semi-premium server (both premium and cracked players)?
Yes, you can run a "semi-premium" server that welcomes both premium and cracked players — but it takes more than just flipping online-mode. Here's the standard, reliable way to do it.
Why toggling online-mode isn't enough
Simply setting online-mode=false lets cracked players in but drops account verification for everyone. The proper approach runs the server in offline-mode with an auth plugin that can auto-login verified premium players while requiring cracked players to register a password.
The standard setup
- Run the server in offline-mode (
online-mode=false). - Install AuthMe plus a "FastLogin"/premium module (or a premium-detecting auth plugin).
- Premium players are detected and auto-logged-in and verified.
- Cracked players register a password with the auth plugin.
Tip: This is more involved than a normal setup — test it carefully with both a premium and a cracked account before opening to the public.
Frequently asked questions
Can premium players skip the password? Yes — with FastLogin (or a premium module), verified premium accounts are auto-logged-in without a password.
Is this harder to set up than a normal server? A bit. It combines offline-mode with an auth plugin and a premium module, so plan to test thoroughly.
What plugins do I need? AuthMe as the auth base, plus FastLogin or a premium-detecting module. Match all builds to your Minecraft version.