--- title: "Velocity vs BungeeCord: Minecraft server networks and when to use a proxy | StreetHosting" description: "Minecraft network architecture with Velocity or BungeeCord: lobby, backends, modern forwarding, security between instances and latency in Brazil." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Minecraft · 5 min · Intermediate Published on May 19, 2026 · Updated on May 20, 2026 # Velocity and BungeeCord for a Minecraft server network A proxy is not just for big networks: it is the layer that moves players between lobby, survival and minigames while keeping one unified experience. This guide explains when it is worth it, what changes for security and how to think about latency when everything runs in São Paulo. 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The proxy authenticates or forwards the session, routes with commands or menus and lets you restart one backend without taking down the whole community. If you only have one stable Paper server with all the modes in the same world, a proxy is usually premature complexity. ## What a proxy really solves[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#o-que-proxy-resolve-de-verdade) Picture hundreds of players trying to join the same JVM process when you only want to update the events server. Without a proxy, any restart hits everyone. With a proxy, you move players to a stable lobby, restart the isolated backend and reconnect them in a controlled flow. It also lets different teams look after different services, as long as you have configuration governance. A proxy does not replace RAM planning per instance: every backend still needs heap headroom and Paper tuning. For the initial sizing, go back to [how to create a Minecraft server from scratch](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/how-to-create-a-minecraft-server) before you multiply JVMs. In setups with root access and several machines, a Ryzen VPS can host the proxy and the nodes, as covered in [Ryzen VPS for Minecraft](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/ryzen-vps-for-minecraft). * One friendly public address for players. * Failure isolation between modes that need different plugins. * A path to scale horizontally when the budget allows. ## Velocity versus BungeeCord[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#velocity-vs-bungeecord) BungeeCord is the historic option and still shows up in legacy networks. Velocity gained traction thanks to its performance, a more modern API and its ties to the Paper community. Migrations are not always plug and play: revisit your proxy plugins, permissions and command bridging. For a new project in 2026, Velocity is the default candidate unless a rare dependency forces you onto the old stack. | Criterion | Velocity | BungeeCord | | ------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------ | | Current ecosystem | Strong with Paper | Broad legacy | | Typical performance | Better under high loads | Varies by fork | | Learning curve | Modern docs | Many old tutorials | ## Topology: lobby and backends[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#topologia-lobby-e-backends) ### A light lobby The lobby should be cheap per tick: few plugins, a small or void world and no accidental farms that spawn entities. It is a showcase and a waiting room, not your main survival server. The classic mistake is copying a heavy plugin from the main mode into the lobby "because it looked nice". ### Specialized backends An economy survival server, a heavy RPG and a competitive minigame have different CPU profiles. Splitting them into separate processes lets you tune JVM flags and paper-global settings for each one without fear of cross side effects. Document the internal port, the private DNS name and who can send players where. Keep an ASCII map or a living diagram of the network in the staff wiki: when someone new joins at 3 AM, troubleshooting cannot depend on one person's memory. ## Secrets, forwarding and trust[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#segredos-forwarding-e-confianca) Backends need to trust that connections coming from the proxy are legitimate. Modern forwarding uses shared secrets and a configuration that matches between velocity.toml and the Paper global settings. Never expose a backend port directly to the internet without a strict firewall: players should hit the proxy or an equivalent solution. The technical staff should rotate the secret if it leaks in a screenshot or an accidental repository. Offline mode or badly configured proxies open the door to forged sessions. Do not skimp on reading the official documentation when you enable any authentication exception. The sensitive plugins that show up in the [most used plugins](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/best-minecraft-plugins) are still needed on each backend depending on its role: LuckPerms can sync through SQL or specific adapters, but group discipline stays a human job. ## Latency in Brazil and operations[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#latencia-br-e-operacao) Put the proxy and the backends in the same data center whenever possible. An extra hop between states or countries eats milliseconds that competitive players notice. At StreetHosting, the focus on São Paulo fits a large Brazilian player base, especially on gaming products like [Minecraft Pro](https://streethosting.com.br/en/minecraft-pro). 1. Monitor the handshake time between proxy and backend at peak hours. 2. Automate lobby restarts in an announced window, not an improvised one. 3. Keep a versioned config rollback: a private Git repo or snippets in the panel. * Firewall: only the proxy is public, backends are private. * Player limit per backend documented. * Failover plan for when the single proxy goes down (DNS or a second node). * Per-world backup included in the project's global routine. In this guide * [What a proxy really solves](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#o-que-proxy-resolve-de-verdade) * [Velocity versus BungeeCord](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#velocity-vs-bungeecord) * [Topology: lobby and backends](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#topologia-lobby-e-backends) * [Secrets, forwarding and trust](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#segredos-forwarding-e-confianca) * [Latency in Brazil and operations](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/velocity-vs-bungeecord#latencia-br-e-operacao) ## Frequently asked questions Does a single server need Velocity? In most cases, no. A proxy adds a network hop, forwarding configuration and extra maintenance surface. Use it when you have multiple real backends or a clear roadmap to split game modes that restart independently. Can I mix different versions across backends? It depends on your compatibility strategy and possibly ViaVersion or equivalent setups. It is not free magic: every combination has bugs and a support cost. Plan for version uniformity whenever possible. Is IP forwarding mandatory? For backends to see the player's real IP in logs and in some older plugins, yes. Modern implementations use secrets and specific modes documented by the Paper and Velocity ecosystem. Read the changelog when you update. Does Anti-DDoS protect only the proxy? Ideally the edge protects the public entry point and you segment internally. A mature game host places mitigation before the traffic reaches your JVM. See the Minecraft Pro plans, built for players in Brazil. Next step See Minecraft Pro Managed hosting on Ryzen with modpacks, optimized Paper and technical support. 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