IMPORTANT NOTE: This release is currently in BETA.
It does not yet include a data migration system from version 1.1.0. We strongly recommend testing in a controlled environment before deploying it on production servers.

HoupAuth Beta: The Ultimate Authentication System for Minecraft Servers!

Introducing HoupAuth Beta!
We are excited to announce the release of the beta version of HoupAuth, a groundbreaking authentication system for Minecraft servers that sets a new standard in security, flexibility, and user experience.

Key Features

• Multiple Authentication Methods
  • Numeric PIN system: Fast login with an intuitive visual interface
  • Traditional Password system: Maximum security with complexity validation
    
• Adaptive User Interfaces
  • Multiple input channels:
    • Chat commands for traditional players
    • GUI with buttons for visual PIN entry
    • Anvil system for secure password entry
  • Full customization: Players can choose their preferred method and channel
• Advanced Hashing Algorithms
  • BCrypt and Argon2 with fully configurable parameters
• Sensitive Command Protection
  • Hidden credentials in logs
  • Smart tab-completion: Only suggests the method assigned to the player
• Name Validation
  • Regex filters + customizable min/max username length
• Improved User Experience
  • Limbo System: Separate world for unauthenticated players (toggleable)
  • Configurable reminders via chat, titles, and action bar
  • Customizable MOTD per group after authentication
  • FastLogin (Experimental): Auto-login for premium and bedrock accounts
  • Custom icons, images, or skins as MOTD visuals

⚙️ Technical Improvements

• Database Support (JSON Removed)
  • SQLite: Simple setup for standalone servers
  • MySQL: Shared database for networks
• Visual Customization
  • Fully customizable GUIs
  • Configurable button textures (custom heads or standard items)
• Granular Permissions & Full Language System
  

❌ Removed

• Bedrock forms support (temporary)
• Old config.yml and message structure
• /account GUI (will be redesigned soon)
• Deprecated permissions and commands (update required)
• JSON storage (replaced by databases)
• command-map.yml (commands are now static)
• Old internal codebase (plugin rebuilt from scratch)
  

✅ Improved

• Inventory Hiding now handled via PacketEvents → completely bug-free, players see an empty inventory visually, but items remain safe.
• Chat Image Cache optimized → no longer stores player skins permanently, now dynamic and updated instantly.
• 2FA Support greatly improved.
  

Coming Soon

• Migration system from HoupAuth v1.1.0
• Support for BungeeCord/Velocity
• Improved FastLogin logic
• Discord login/registration method
• UI Dialogs for password/PIN input

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