Set Up Votifier (NuVotifier) on Minecraft Server

Rewarding players for voting is one of the best ways to grow your Minecraft server's community. The Votifier protocol makes this possible by allowing server listing websites to send a notification directly to your server when a player votes. This guide will show you how to set up the modern Votifier plugin, NuVotifier, and a vote listener to start rewarding your players automatically.

How Votifier Works: An Overview

The voting process involves two key types of plugins working together:

1. The Votifier Plugin (NuVotifier): This plugin opens a dedicated port on your server. Its only job is to securely listen for incoming vote notifications from server lists. We recommend NuVotifier as it is the up-to-date and secure version of the original Votifier.
2. The Vote Listener Plugin: This plugin listens for the "vote received" message from NuVotifier. When it hears that a vote has come in, it performs an action, such as running a command to give the player rewards. A popular and easy-to-use listener is VotingPlugin.

You need to install both—one to receive the vote, and one to act on it.

Step 1: Install NuVotifier

1. Navigate to the "Plugins" tab on the left sidebar of your game panel.

2. In the search bar, type "NuVotifier" and find the official plugin.

3. Click "Install" to add it to your server.
4. Restart your server.

Step 2: Allocate a Port for Votifier

Votifier requires its own network port to listen for votes, separate from your main server port.

1. In your game panel, navigate to the "Network" tab.
2. Click the "Create Allocation" button to generate a new port for your server. Take note of this new port number (e.g., 25623), as you will need it for the server list website.

3. Replace the default port: 8192 with the custom port you selected in Step 2 (e.g., port: 25623).

4. Click Save to finalize the change.
5. Navigate into the rsa folder and open the public.key file.
6. Copy the full contents of the public.key file and store it in a text editor like Notepad for later use.

Step 3: Install a Vote Listener (VotingPlugin)

Now, install the plugin that will handle the rewards.

1. Go back to the "Plugins" tab.
2. Search for "VotingPlugin" and install it.

3. Restart your server again.

Step 4: Configuration and Testing

The final step is to link everything together.

1. In your game panel, go to "File Manager" and navigate to /plugins/NuVotifier/. Open the config.yml file. Here you can confirm the port number NuVotifier is using. You will also find your server's public key inside the /keys/ folder, which you may need for some voting sites.
2. Go to the server list website where you want players to vote (e.g., Planet Minecraft, NameMC, etc.). Find the Votifier setup section.
3. Enter your server's IP address, your dedicated Votifier Port number, and your public key if required.
4. Save the settings on the website and use their "test vote" feature to confirm it's working. You should see a notification in your server console, and the listener plugin (VotingPlugin) should execute its default reward.
5. You can now configure your vote listener plugin (e.g., VotingPlugin config file) to set up the specific rewards you want to give players.

Recommended Minecraft Voting Websites

• MinecraftServers.org
• Planet Minecraft
• Top Minecraft Servers
• Minecraft Server List
• Minecraft-MP
• Minecraft List
• MCIP List

Conclusion

Setting up Votifier is a powerful way to incentivize community growth. By combining NuVotifier to receive votes and a listener plugin like VotingPlugin to give rewards, you can create a seamless, automated system that benefits both you and your players. Remember to add your server to multiple voting sites to maximize your reach!