What is a proxy?

A proxy can be explained as an alternative IP address. When your bot connects to a Minecraft server through a proxy, the server sees the proxy's IP instead of the default MinecraftAfkBots datacenter IP.

Why would I need a proxy?

Some servers limit how many accounts can connect from the same IP address. Since MinecraftAfkBots connects from its own datacenter, multiple users might share the same IP range. A proxy gives your bot a unique IP so you can bypass these limits.

Usage example

• The server you play on has a limit of 3 accounts per IP.
• You have 6 accounts that you want to use.
• You add 1 proxy to get an additional IP address.
• Assign this proxy to 3 of your accounts.
• Now your first 3 accounts use the default IP and the other 3 use the proxy IP. The server sees them as separate connections.

Types of proxies

• SOCKS5 - This is the recommended type. SOCKS5 proxies work natively with game connections and provide the best performance.
• HTTP - Not recommended. HTTP proxies are designed for web traffic and most will not work correctly with Minecraft connections.

Which proxies to buy

We recommend buying private datacenter proxies in the SOCKS5 format. Avoid residential proxies as they tend to cause connection issues. You can choose a specific country if your server is region-locked, but in most cases the location does not matter.

Keep in mind that proxies are typically sold as a subscription, similar to MinecraftAfkBots itself.

Adding a proxy in MinecraftAfkBots

To add a custom proxy, go to your account settings in the web client. Enter the proxy address, port, and authentication details (if required). Then assign the proxy to the accounts that should use it.