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Frequently asked questions

What is ServerOverflow?

It is a Minecraft server scanner that collects various statistics, which are public to anyone visiting this website.
However, to prevent malicious people from abusing the collected data, only a few people have access to it.
We don't grief innocent servers. We aren't like the fifth column. This was made just for fun.

How did you find my server?

There is a limited amount of IPv4 addresses, and it's small enough to be scanned in a reasonable amount of time.
This allows us to ping and join almost every Minecraft server that exists on the Internet.

How do I protect my server from scanners?

  1. Make sure you have online mode enabled. This is a must for any public facing server.
    If you really, really need it disabled, use LoginSecurity or Simple Login.
  2. Disable query and RCON if you don't need it. This will save you from a headache.
  3. Optionally disable status, if you don't mind your server looking offline in the server list.
  4. Make sure that whitelist is enabled and is enforced if you're hosting a private SMP.
  5. Don't include any information that could identify you or your private SMP.
    This includes, but is not limited to Discord invites, links to your website, etc.

Can you prove that you are trustworthy?

I simply can't. If you want to trust me, sure. I can't really do much to change your opinion.
Through, for transparency, the entirety of ServerOverflow's infrastructure is open-source, which consists of:
  • ServerOverflow: The website you're reading this off of right now
  • matscan: Minecraft server scanner, originally written by mat-1
  • warnbot: Bot that joins servers and warns about whitelist (doesn't exist yet)

How do I exclude my server from being scanned?

Why does registration require an invitation code?

I don't want ServerOverflow be a tool for malicious players to grief innocent servers.
Access is only given to some of my friends who I trust enough to give access to.
No exceptions will ever be made, this is not up to debate.

What if a player on one of your accounts griefed my server?

You have most definitely fallen victim to disabled online mode.
In such a case, a malicious player can impersonate any of our bots.
Make sure it is enabled, and that a whitelist is put in place.

How often should I expect pings and bots joining?

Both pings and bot joining are performed daily. It is what it is, at least for now.
Though, you can always hit me up and have a discussion about it.

What bot accounts does ServerOverflow use?

How can I contact you?