Sentry

Sentry is a 100% modular Minecraft Mod and Plugin offering advanced security modules (client blocking, item control, exploits patcher, ... and more!), real-time notifications (with external integrations (e.g., Discord)), server management tools, and more. Sentry ensures your server stays secure and efficient.

Plugin

Minecraft 1.8 - 26.2

Mod

Minecraft 1.21.11

What is Sentry?

Sentry is the ultimate next-generation security mod and plugin for your Minecraft server — giving you real peace of mind so you can focus on building an community instead of fighting off threats. It intelligently blocks hacked clients and malicious mods, stops exploits, prevents bots and VPN abuse, detects cheaters, and logs everything important.

All of this runs smoothly with minimal resource usage, whether you're running a small survival world or a busy public network.

Modules

Check all the 10 modules Sentry currently have.

Hack Blocker

The most recent module, adds the possibility of blocking the most popular hacked clients and these cheating mods:

Freecam
Wurst Client*
LiquidBounce*
Meteor Client
AutoClicker Mod
AutoClicker-Fabric Mod
FDP Client
Advanced XRay Mod
XRay Mod
Freecam Mod (Kapiteon)
Freecam Mod (Zergatul)
WorldTools Mod
Iris Shaders
Crystal Macro
Item Scroller
Auto Totem Mod
Silly's Auto Totem Mod
Cheat Utils
SeedCrackerX
Xenon Client

This module is the only one that requires Sentry Prime!

More information at the bottom of the page.

Client Blocker

Sentry can block any player trying to join your server using any of the listed clients and mods below.

JourneyMap
Forge
Fabric
NeoForge
Vanilla
World Downloader
Badlion Client
Better Sprinting Mod
Lunar Client
LabyMod
5zig
ModernFix
Curios
AppleSkin
Rift
Configured Mod
Fast Workbench
Caelus
Placebo
Marlow's Crystal Optimizer

If you’re looking for even more options, Sentry Prime includes experimental features that expand compatibility and control, covering a wide range of clients and mods such as Essential, Distant Horizons, Jade, Xaero’s Minimap, and many more! It also gives access to the Hack Blocker module.

Anti-BOT

Sentry also offers a brand new module, the Anti-Bot! It does as the name says, detects unusual amounts of connections on your server and blocks everything, keeping admins up-to-date on what is happening each second.

This module is 100% configurable. As the same as the other modules, you can change the full configuration to better fit your server!

Not convinced? Here is a real case scenario, with Sentry blocking more than 5000 bots under a minute:

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Item Control

With Sentry, you can control and block dangerous items, like items containing unsafe Enchantment levels (above Vanilla), items with modified attributes and potions containing non-vanilla effects.

Anti-VPN

Sentry provides a free* Anti-VPN protection service for your server, block any players trying to evade server bans.

Command Blocker

With the Command Blocker module, you can block any dangerous command from players, like /plugins, /about and more! You can add your own commands with your own Sentry actions.

Tab Complete Blocker

With this module, you can block any commands that are shown to players when they try to view your server commands, you can control every command using a custom group system.

Force-OP Protection

Sentry blocks any unauthorized players from obtaining OP. This module is extra useful for Creative mode servers, where players might exploit game features like signs to gain OP. When using this module, players must be explicitly added to a whitelist inside the plugin to be OP.

IP Whitelist

With this module, you can whitelist or blacklist any players from joining the server based on IPs instead of usernames, providing extra security for your server.

Security Patches

Sentry also provides a lot of security patches and miscellaneous protections to your server, adding extra layers of protection on everything.

Lockdown Protection

Sentry also provides a new feature for your server called Lockdown, with just one single command you can entirely prevent players from joining in the server temporarily.

... and more!

Sentry is constantly evolving with updates that bring new features, essential patches, and significant improvements. Helping server owners from the entire world.

Sentry Prime

Standard Sentry already offers a wide range of powerful features, but with Sentry Prime you unlock the full experience. Sentry Prime introduces advanced and experimental features, including the ability to block these popular mods: Distant Horizons, Xaero's Minimap, Xaero's World Map, Just Enough Items, Simple Voice Chat, Jade and Essential Mod.

(and of course, supports the plugin development!)

Version compatibility

Plugin

Sentry is compatible with Folia, Spigot, Paper (and any other forks) servers running versions from 1.8 to 26.2.

Mod

Sentry is compatible with FabricMC servers, running 1.21.11. Requires Fabric API and at least Fabric Loader 0.18.3.

Support my work

You can support me by getting Sentry PRime, or by donating through any of the links below!

Sentry [Fabric]