Keeping Your World Safe from Griefers

Griefing (when someone intentionally destroys your builds) can ruin a community's mood in seconds. While most players are great, it’s always better to have a safety net. Here are the best ways to keep your world safe and secure.

1. The Must-Have Protection Tools

CoreProtect: This is arguably the most important plugin you can install. It logs every single block change. If someone blows up your house, you can see exactly who did it and "undo" the damage in seconds.
WorldGuard: Use this to protect important areas like your Spawn, Shops, or Lobbies. You can set it so only Admins can break blocks there.
GriefPrevention: A favorite for survival servers. It lets players "claim" their own land using a golden shovel, preventing anyone else from touching their builds.

2. Dealing with Cheaters (Anti-Cheat)

If you're running a public server, people might try to use hacks like flying or X-raying.

** GrimAC** or Themis: These are modern, lightweight anti-cheats that catch most hackers without lagging the server.
VPN Blockers: Stop people from bypassing your bans by hiding their IP address.

3. Pro-Tips for a Secure Server

Disable TNT if needed: If you don't want cannons, just turn off TNT in your server.properties or through WorldGuard.
Protect Your Armor Stands: Believe it or not, stealing items from armor stands is a common grief. Make sure your protection plugin covers them!
Check the Logs: If something looks "off," don't guess. Use your logging plugin to see who was in the area recently.

4. What to Do if You Get Griefed

Don't panic!

Find the Culprit: Use CoreProtect to see who placed the TNT or broke the blocks.
Take Action: Ban the player so they can't come back.
The Magic Undo: Use the CoreProtect rollback command. It’s like it never even happened.

Want a deep dive into rolling back damage? Check out our full CoreProtect Guide.