WaterdogPE
The facts below are what the maker publishes about WaterdogPE, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From WaterdogPE's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| WaterdogPE | Free | GPL-3.0 licensed proxy software |
The facts
Each one read from WaterdogPE's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Authentication
- When online_mode is enabled, the proxy authenticates players with Xbox Live; downstream servers must run in offline mode.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Downloads
- The guide directs users to download Waterdog.jar from GitHub Releases or waterdog.dev and says older-Java builds require compiling it themselves.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The docs describe NPC/slapper integration through a downstream transfer command or by implementing the transfer method in an NPC plugin.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Key features
- The proxy handles player connections and routing, transfers and fallback, server-list MOTD and ping, resource packs, compression, and encryption.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Limitations
- The README says configuration from the old Waterdog (Bungee) is incompatible and unofficial forks and spoons are unsupported.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Plugin API
- Its plugin API supports custom routing, commands, events, scheduling, player handling, and communication with downstream servers.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- WaterdogPE is a Minecraft: Bedrock Edition proxy that gives players one entry point to a network and lets them move between downstream servers without disconnecting.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Requirements
- Current releases require Java 17 or newer, a machine to run the proxy, and at least one downstream server.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security information
- The opened official pages describe Xbox Live authentication and proxy encryption but state no security certification or compliance standard.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Server communication
- For server-to-server messaging, the docs recommend a dedicated communication layer such as StarGate.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Server compatibility
- The docs list Nukkit Vanilla, PocketMine API 4 and 5, Dragonfly, MiNET, GoMint, and JukeboxMC as compatible; PowerNukkit and PowerNukkitX are incompatible, while Bedrock Dedicated Server may work.checked 30 Sep 2026
- StarGate status
- The docs say StarGate is not actively maintained, remains functional for production use, and may receive few or no new releases.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support and community
- The project links to Discord, GitHub Discussions, an issue tracker, and official documentation.checked 30 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The setup guide provides launch instructions for Windows and Linux; the proxy runs on a machine or server/VPS.checked 30 Sep 2026
Alternatives to WaterdogPE
- 1
Geyser
Free planAndroidiOSAPILinux6.7Free plan - 2
Minekube Connect
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.6From $10 a month - 3
MineShield
Free planWebAPI6.6From $9.99 a month - 4
Gate
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.4Free plan - 5
Void
AndroidAPILinuxmacOS6.3 - 6
mc-router
Free planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.2Free plan
