We're excited to announce the release of AuthMeReloaded 5.6.0! This update brings significant improvements and new features, enhancing compatibility, security, and overall functionality. Below is a detailed breakdown of what's new, updated, and fixed in this version.

Provided JARs:

• Minecraft 1.18+: AuthMe-5.6.0.jar
• Minecraft 1.8.X to 1.17.X: AuthMe-5.6.0-legacy.jar

Thank you for your continued support and contributions to AuthMeReloaded! We hope you enjoy the new features and improvements in this release.

Changelog
New Features

• Minecraft Compatibility: Now supports Minecraft versions 1.8 through 1.21.
• Java Compatibility: Supports Java versions 8 through 21. PR#2342
• Legacy Jar: Provided a legacy jar for Minecraft versions older than 1.18. Issue#1779
• GeoIP Database Option: Added config option to disable the GeoIP database. PR#2720
• MariaDB Support: Added support for the MariaDB driver. Issue#2556
• MySQL 8 Support: Updated connectors to support MySQL 8. Issue#1779

Updated Features

• /authme about Command: Enhancements to provide more detailed information. Commit||
• Security Enhancements: Increased the BCrypt default cost factor to reflect current computing power. PR#2360||
• Integration with LuckPerm: Keep contexts active after reloading groups. PR#2186
• Legacy Hashes Hint: Added a hint for legacy hashes in the LoginSecurity converter. Issue#2449

Bug Fixes

• SQLite Issue: Resolved a file not found issue with SQLite. PR#2371
• Player Data Saving: Fixed an issue preventing player data from being saved correctly. Commit
• Turkish Locale Support: Corrected issues affecting the Turkish locale. Commit
• Automatic Anti-bot: Addressed issues with the automatic anti-bot feature. PR#2611
• BungeeCord Integration: Checks before enabling BungeeCord hook and various integration-related fixes. PR#2572
• LOGIN Plugin Message: Now sends a LOGIN plugin message on join if a player is not registered. PR#2275
• Join Message Listener: Changed priority to fix compatibility with EssentialsX. Commit
• IP-Username Check: Prevent unrestricted usernames from bypassing IP restrictions. Commit
• Column Check: Fixed an issue with database column checks. Issue#2543
• Disable BungeeCord Hook when not in use: Disabled BungeeCord hook if the proxy is disabled in Spigot settings. Commit

Enhancements, Documentation and Miscellaneous

• Updated Dependencies: Enhanced stability and security with the latest dependency updates.
• Documentation: Updated documentation to reflect all the changes.
• Translations: Updated translations for better accessibility and user experience.
• Other Minor Fixes: Addressed various small issues to improve overall functionality and reliability.