> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hidencloud.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hidencloud.com/minecraft/installing-bungeecord.md). # Installing Bungeecord This guide will help you to install bungeecord in your server ### **INTRODUCTION** ### **What is BungeeCord?** BungeeCord is a server type for Minecraft that allows you to connect several servers together, so players can transfer between them without having to disconnect from the server. **BungeeCord is not a plugin** Users that are new to BungeeCord commonly assume that BungeeCord is a plugin for Spigot or Craftbukkit. This is not the case. Instead, BungeeCord is a server type, in the same way Spigot and Craftbukkit are. **BungeeCord cannot run Spigot or Craftbukkit plugins** Although it is developed and maintained by the Spigot team, BungeeCord is not Minecraft software and does not share any of the Spigot or Craftbukkit code. This means Spigot plugins are not compatible with BungeeCord. BungeeCord does support plugins, however only plugins that have been specifically developed for BungeeCord are compatible with BungeeCord. **BungeeCord cannot run worlds, players, etc** Since BungeeCord is not Minecraft software and does not run any of the Minecraft code, worlds and players cannot actually exist on a BungeeCord instance. BungeeCord is not a Minecraft server — rather, it is a proxy that simply bridges the connection between the player and server. It *pretends* to be a Minecraft server, but it isn’t. It’s only purpose is to forward you to one of the Minecraft servers under the network — if no servers are connected to the BungeeCord instance, the player will simply be disconnected upon joining as there is no Minecraft server under the network for them to actually play on. ### **BungeeCord requires a minimum of 3 servers** Your BungeeCord network will need a server for each of the servers you wish to run, plus an additional server to run BungeeCord. *The minimum requirements for a BungeeCord setup is as follows:* * ***Two*** Minecraft servers that you wish to connect together (typically running Spigot). * An ***additional*** Minecraft server to run the BungeeCord Software. BungeeCord cannot be used as a Hub or Lobby server — you would need an additional server, running Minecraft software (Spigot) to do this. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.hidencloud.com/minecraft/installing-bungeecord.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.