How To Setup Velocity - Minecraft

What Is Velocity In Minecraft?

Velocity is a fast and secure proxy for Minecraft Java servers, often used to run popular setups like Lifesteal SMP. It connects multiple servers—such as a lobby server and various other servers—under one server IP, improving performance and allowing players to join, play, and explore different worlds without disconnecting. Perfect for PvP gameplay, Velocity supports plugins like Lifesteal, where you gain or lose hearts on kill. Once you install the server files, verify your config, and test your connection, you’re ready to invite friends, edit your spawn, and enjoy smooth gameplay.

In this guide, we'll show you how to setup Velocity Minecraft. Downloading Velocity is very simple, especially when using our control panel.

How To Install Velocity On Minecraft Server

To install Velocity on a Minecraft server:

• Open your Apollo panel

• Head over to the Versions tab

• Locate the Velocity section, and click View Builds

• Install the desired Velocity server latest version

• The Velocity jar file will now be installed.

• Start the server to generate all the needed files

Configuring Velocity

After installing, you will need to configure Velocity. To find the configuration file:

• In your console tab

• Head over to the Files tab

• Open velocity.toml

• Locate the line \[servers\]

• Set your IP address and port

Now, to change the Bind port

• Locate the bind line

• Change the 25565 to match the port where your Velocity proxy server will be running. For example, if you are using 27005, change it to 0.0.0.0:27005

• Locate the line player-info-forwarding-mode = "NONE" and change it to player-info-forwarding-mode = "modern"

• Save the config file changes

• Now, your Velocity server should work correctly with no issues

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Updated on: 01/08/2025