Installation

For a server owner, the main parts are the account interface, panel, assigned ozProtect Network and game adapter. Minecraft Checker and Rust AntiCheat are separate optional components. See architecture.

Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         ozProtect Web Panel             │
│   (Dashboard, Moderation, Analytics)    │
└────────────────┬────────────────────────┘
                 │ HTTPS
                 │
┌────────────────▼────────────────────────┐
│         ozProtect Network               │
│    (Kubernetes-orchestrated backend)    │
└────────────────┬────────────────────────┘
                 │ HTTPS / WebSocket
                 │
          ┌──────┴──────┐
          │             │
     ┌────▼───┐   ┌────▼───┐
     │Plugin  │   │Plugin  │
     │Server 1│   │Server 2│
     └────────┘   └────────┘

Web Panel

The web panel is deployed and managed through the ozProtect Network infrastructure. Access is provided by the ozProtect team.

Server Plugin

Each supported game requires a plugin installed on the server side. The plugin connects to the ozProtect Network and sends data to the web panel.

Choosing an adapter

The game matrix separates catalogue entries from finished adapters. Rust uses an Oxide/uMod extension, DayZ a separate bridge, Minecraft individual loader-specific JARs. Do not use one artifact for every game.

For Minecraft, check exact versions and readiness. Rust AntiCheat has a separate component and consent procedure.

General Steps

These steps apply to released plugins. Minecraft has local builds and Paper smoke; a public release/new-environment endpoint is not established. Read the Minecraft contract and readiness matrix first.

1. Download the plugin for your game from the releases page
2. Install the plugin on your game server (steps vary per game)
3. Configure the assigned Network host and private adapter credentials; configure central bootstrap separately when required
4. Restart the server to establish the connection
5. Verify the server appears as Online in the web panel

Detailed installation steps for each game will be provided in their respective sections.

Next Steps

• What is ozProtect? — Learn about the platform