Protect your game server from DDoS, griefing and hackers
A safe server needs a mix of network protection and good habits. Tabi Cloud includes DDoS protection on all plans, but protection at the network level cannot stop every problem, especially ones caused by people or weak settings.
What DDoS protection does
A DDoS attack tries to flood your server with traffic so players cannot connect. Network-level protection helps filter this kind of traffic before it reaches your server. It is one layer of defence. It does not stop a player with legitimate access from griefing, and it cannot fix a stolen password.
Stop griefing and cheating
- Use a whitelist if your server is for friends only.
- Give staff only the permissions they need, instead of full admin or operator rights.
- Use a permissions plugin or the built-in permission system your game provides.
- Install a logging or rollback tool if your game has one, so damage can be undone.
- Set clear rules and keep a ban list.
Protect your access
- Use a strong, unique password for your panel account.
- Turn on two-factor authentication if it is offered.
- Never share your panel login. Share only specific access if your panel supports it.
- Keep RCON and admin passwords long and private, and do not post them in chats or screenshots.
- Only install plugins and mods from trusted sources, since malicious files can steal data or give attackers access.
Hide your address when possible
Avoid posting your raw server address in public places if you do not want strangers joining. A domain name is convenient but still points to the same server, so do not rely on it as protection.
Keep things updated
Update your game server, plugins and mods regularly. Old versions can contain known security holes.
Back up often
Backups are your best recovery tool after griefing or a bad change. Keep a recent copy, and download one off the server now and then.
If you are attacked
Note the time and what you saw, then open a ticket in our Discord. We can check what is happening and advise next steps.