> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xreatlabs.space/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Features Overview

> Comprehensive overview of NexAuth authentication features

# NexAuth Features

NexAuth provides enterprise-grade authentication features for Minecraft servers with multiplatform support and advanced security capabilities.

## Core Features

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  <Card title="Multiplatform Support" icon="layers" href="/nexauth/installation/velocity">
    Works seamlessly across Velocity proxies and Paper servers with unified authentication.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Secure Authentication" icon="shield" href="/nexauth/features/security">
    Advanced security with encryption, session management, and attack prevention.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Premium Account Support" icon="crown" href="/nexauth/features/premium">
    Automatic premium account authentication with optional offline mode support.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Advanced Security

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Session Management">
    NexAuth implements intelligent session management to balance security and user convenience:

    * **Configurable session duration** - Control how long players remain logged in
    * **IP-based session validation** - Optional IP binding for enhanced security
    * **Cross-server sessions** - Unified authentication across multiple servers
    * **Secure session storage** - Encrypted session data in the database

    [Learn more about sessions →](/nexauth/features/sessions)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Two-Factor Authentication">
    Add an extra layer of security with TOTP-based 2FA:

    * **TOTP support** - Compatible with Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.
    * **QR code setup** - Easy 2FA enrollment with QR code generation
    * **Backup codes** - Recovery codes for account access
    * **Optional enforcement** - Require 2FA for specific player groups

    [Learn about 2FA →](/nexauth/features/totp)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Premium Account Integration">
    Seamless integration with Minecraft's premium authentication:

    * **Automatic premium login** - No password needed for premium players
    * **Mixed mode support** - Premium and cracked players together
    * **Skin loading** - Proper skin handling for all player types
    * **Fallback authentication** - Graceful handling of auth service outages

    [Learn about premium →](/nexauth/features/premium)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Offline Mode Support">
    Full-featured authentication for offline/cracked servers:

    * **Secure password hashing** - Industry-standard bcrypt with salt
    * **Password strength requirements** - Configurable complexity rules
    * **Account recovery** - Admin tools for account management
    * **Migration support** - Import from other auth plugins

    [Learn about offline mode →](/nexauth/features/offline)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Platform Integration

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  <Card title="Bedrock Edition Support" icon="mobile" href="/nexauth/features/bedrock">
    Native support for Bedrock players via Floodgate with proper authentication handling.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Limbo Integration" icon="ghost" href="/nexauth/developers/limbo">
    Limbo server integration for pre-authentication player handling.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Developer Features

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Extensible API">
    Build custom integrations with NexAuth's comprehensive API:

    * **Event system** - React to authentication events
    * **Provider API** - Custom authentication providers
    * **Database abstraction** - Support for multiple database backends
    * **Crypto utilities** - Hashing and encryption utilities

    [Explore API docs →](/nexauth/api/overview)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plugin Integration">
    Integrate NexAuth with your existing plugins:

    * **Vault integration** - Economy and permissions support
    * **PlaceholderAPI support** - Dynamic placeholders for auth status
    * **ProtocolLib compatibility** - Advanced packet handling
    * **BungeeCord/Velocity messaging** - Cross-server communication

    [View integrations →](/nexauth/api/integrations)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Security Features

<Card title="Enterprise Security" icon="lock" href="/nexauth/features/security">
  NexAuth implements multiple security measures to protect player accounts:

  * **Brute force protection** - Rate limiting and account lockouts
  * **SQL injection prevention** - Parameterized database queries
  * **Password hashing** - bcrypt with adaptive work factor
  * **Session hijacking prevention** - IP validation and secure cookies
  * **Encryption at rest** - Sensitive data encrypted in database
  * **Audit logging** - Comprehensive authentication event logging
</Card>

## Performance & Scalability

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  <Card title="High Performance" icon="zap">
    Optimized for large servers with concurrent player handling, database connection pooling, and async operations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cloud Native" icon="cloud">
    Designed for modern infrastructure with support for containerized deployments and cloud databases.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Feature Comparison

<Table>
  <TableHead>
    <TableRow>
      <TableHeadCell>Feature</TableHeadCell>
      <TableHeadCell>NexAuth</TableHeadCell>
      <TableHeadCell>Other Plugins</TableHeadCell>
    </TableRow>
  </TableHead>

  <TableBody>
    <TableRow>
      <TableCell>Multiplatform Support</TableCell>
      <TableCell>✅ Velocity + Paper</TableCell>
      <TableCell>❌ Platform-specific</TableCell>
    </TableRow>

    <TableRow>
      <TableCell>Premium Auth</TableCell>
      <TableCell>✅ Built-in</TableCell>
      <TableCell>⚠️ Partial/Plugin-based</TableCell>
    </TableRow>

    <TableRow>
      <TableCell>2FA/TOTP</TableCell>
      <TableCell>✅ Native support</TableCell>
      <TableCell>❌ Rare</TableCell>
    </TableRow>

    <TableRow>
      <TableCell>Bedrock Support</TableCell>
      <TableCell>✅ Floodgate integration</TableCell>
      <TableCell>❌ Limited</TableCell>
    </TableRow>

    <TableRow>
      <TableCell>Modern Security</TableCell>
      <TableCell>✅ bcrypt, encryption</TableCell>
      <TableCell>⚠️ Legacy hashing</TableCell>
    </TableRow>

    <TableRow>
      <TableCell>Developer API</TableCell>
      <TableCell>✅ Comprehensive</TableCell>
      <TableCell>⚠️ Basic</TableCell>
    </TableRow>
  </TableBody>
</Table>

## Roadmap

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  <Accordion title="Planned Features">
    We're continuously improving NexAuth. Here's what's coming:

    * **Web dashboard** - Browser-based account management
    * **OAuth integration** - Support for external OAuth providers
    * **Biometric auth** - WebAuthn support for passwordless login
    * **Advanced analytics** - Authentication metrics and reporting
    * **Cloud backup** - Secure cloud-based account data sync

    Have a feature request? [Open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/XreatLabs/NexAuth/issues).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Installation Guide" icon="download" href="/nexauth/getting-started">
    Get started with NexAuth installation and setup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Command Reference" icon="terminal" href="/nexauth/commands/auth">
    Learn about all available commands for players and administrators.
  </Card>
</Columns>