Minecraft • Paper/Spigot/PurpuriOS & Android

Stay Connected to Your Minecraft Server — Even While You’re AFK

Push alerts, live console, quick actions, and mobile chat. AFK Alerts is a premium plugin + mobile app that lets owners and players never miss a moment.

Free app tier available • Pro app subscription recommended for owners

App screenshots (console, alerts, chat) — replace this with real images
Instant value: Set keyword alerts, get push notifications, and ban griefers from your phone in one tap.
Two-in-one: Owners get control. Players get mobile chat & server discovery — even if they don’t run a server.
How it works

One Plugin. One App. Total Control.

1) Install the Plugin

Drop the AFK Alerts plugin into your Paper/Spigot/Purpur server. On first run it registers securely with the AFK Alerts cloud.

# Place JAR → /plugins
# Restart server, then configure:
/afkstatus
/afksettings

2) Pair in the App

Log into the AFK Alerts app and add your server. You’ll see a pairing code on the server to verify ownership — takes ~10 seconds.

# In-game (owner):
/afkpair
# App:
Enter the code → Server linked ✅

3) Set Rules & Go

Create alert rules (join/quit, chat keywords, TPS drops). Get push notifications and take quick actions from your phone.

  • Kick, ban, message, whitelist toggle
  • Live console tail (filter errors/warnings)
  • Performance mini-dash: TPS, CPU, RAM
For server owners

Owner Power Tools

Push Alerts

Get notified for: VIP joins, grief/keyword hits, TPS drops, restarts, and more. Fully customizable rules.

  • Keyword alerts (“help”, “admin”, “hacker”)
  • Rank-aware join/quit
  • Threshold rules (TPS < 19)

Player Notification Feeds

AFK Alerts can listen to your existing plugins and forward relevant events to linked players who opted in.

  • Broadcasts & announcements
  • Mentions & private replies
  • Economy & auction events (via Vault/AuctionHouse)
  • Towny/Factions claims & raids

Everything is opt-in. You control which categories are exposed to players.

Quick Actions

Moderate instantly from your phone.

  • Kick, ban, mute, message
  • Panic mode (lock to whitelist)
  • Per-role permissions via LuckPerms

Live Console & Health

Tail logs in real time, search, and filter by severity. Watch TPS/CPU/RAM to catch lag before players do.

Security & Safety

  • Server-scoped API keys + HMAC signatures
  • Command allowlist (no rogue /op)
  • Rate limits for events & chat
  • Audit log for every app action (who/when/what)
For players (MineChat-style)

Chat From Your Phone — And Customize Every Notification

One-Time Link

Join a server and run /afklink to generate a short code. Enter it in the app once — done. From then on, you can chat from your phone anytime.

/afklink
# App → Link Player → Enter code → Linked ✅

Smart, Personalized Alerts

Toggle the exact alerts you want per server. Get notified when it matters — stay quiet when it doesn’t.

  • Broadcasts: server announcements & events
  • Mentions: when someone @’s your name
  • Kills/Deaths: PvP & death events (you or friends)
  • Economy: balance changes, shop/auction wins*
  • Towny/Factions: claims, raids, war status*
  • Friends: when friends join/leave

*If the server has those plugins enabled (e.g., Vault, AuctionHouse, Towny, Factions).

Quiet Hours & AFK Mode

Set per-server quiet hours, Do Not Disturb, and AFK detection. Choose whether to receive alerts only when AFK, always, or never.

  • Per-server notification toggles
  • Do Not Disturb (schedule or manual)
  • Only-when-AFK option
Privacy: No Microsoft/Xbox login. Linking uses your in-game UUID per server and can be revoked anytime by you or the server owner.
Player controls

Dial In Exactly What You Want to Hear

Per-Server Toggles

Every server is different. Turn on broadcasts for one server, only mentions for another, and mute a third entirely.

  • Broadcasts & news
  • Mentions & replies
  • Kills/Deaths (self/friends)
  • Economy wins & purchases
  • Towny/Factions events
  • Friends online/offline

AFK-Aware Delivery

Let AFK Alerts decide when to ping you based on activity. Choose:

  • Only when AFK — stay focused while you’re playing
  • Always — never miss a moment
  • Never — stay muted until you’re ready

Quiet Hours & Schedules

Set global or per-server quiet hours. Keep mentions on and everything else off while you sleep or work.

  • Do Not Disturb schedules
  • Per-category volumes (important vs. informational)
  • Override: “Notify anyway if I’m mentioned”
Pricing

Simple Pricing That Scales With You

Plugin

Paper/Spigot/Purpur

$19.99 one-time

  • Owner pairing & secure cloud link
  • Event streaming & live console
  • Quick actions from app
Buy Plugin .jar included

App — Free

For owners & players

$0 forever

  • 1 server, up to 3 alert rules
  • Read-only console
  • Utilities & server explorer
  • Ads supported

App — Pro

Best for owners

$14.99 /month

  • Unlimited servers & rules
  • No ads, priority push
  • Quick actions, Panic Mode
  • Advanced dashboards & logs
Start Pro or $119.99/year
Docs

Setup Guides (No Guesswork)

Owner Setup

  1. Buy & download the plugin here.
  2. Drop the .jar into /plugins, restart the server.
  3. Run /afkpair to get a pairing code.
  4. Open the app → Add Server → enter the code.
  5. Create rules: join/quit, chat keywords, TPS thresholds.
  6. Enable quick actions for your staff roles (LuckPerms node afkalerts.mod).
Tip: Use Panic Mode to instantly lock to whitelist during grief/raid events.

Player Linking

  1. Join the server in Minecraft and run /afklink.
  2. Open the app → Link Player → enter code shown in chat.
  3. Done. You can now chat from your phone anytime (owner settings permitting).
Security: Linking is per-server. Owners can revoke links instantly. We never request Microsoft/Xbox credentials.

Notification Mapping (Owner)

AFK Alerts listens to your plugins (if present) and emits player-level notifications only to users who opted in for that server.

  • Broadcasts: server announcements (/broadcast, Essentials, etc.)
  • Mentions: chat parser detects @username or exact name matches
  • Kills/Deaths: death messages, PvP kill logs
  • Economy: Vault balance deltas, AuctionHouse wins
  • Towny/Factions: claim/raid hooks

Toggle categories in /afksettings or the owner dashboard. Respect server rules: muted/blocked players receive nothing.

Player Controls

  1. Open AFK Alerts → tap a server → Notifications.
  2. Toggle categories you want (Broadcasts, Mentions, Kills, Economy, Towny/Factions, Friends).
  3. Choose delivery: Only when AFK, Always, or Never.
  4. Set Quiet Hours (global or per server).
Tip: Keep “Mentions” on even during Quiet Hours so friends and staff can still reach you.

Commands (In-Game)

/afkpair               # owner: pair server to the app
/afklink               # players: link your UUID to the app
/afkunlink <player>    # owner/mod: revoke app link
/afkstatus             # show status & last heartbeat
/afksettings           # open settings UI (if supported)

Permissions (LuckPerms)

afkalerts.owner        # full control
afkalerts.mod          # quick actions (kick/ban/mute)
afkalerts.chat         # allow app-based chat
afkalerts.view         # read-only console & alerts

API Examples (for advanced owners)

POST https://api.afkalerts.com/link/confirm
{ "code": "X3-V9-FQ", "serverId": "srv_123", "uuid": "player-uuid", "deviceId":"ios-abc" }

POST https://api.afkalerts.com/chat/send
{ "serverId":"srv_123", "uuid":"player-uuid", "text":"Hello from mobile!", "deviceId":"ios-abc" }

All requests are HMAC-signed server-to-server. App calls require a valid user session bound to a device.

FAQ

Do I need Microsoft/Xbox login?

No. We never touch Microsoft accounts. Players link using a one-time code tied to their in-game UUID, per server.

Can I choose which notifications I get?

Yes. Per server you can toggle Broadcasts, Mentions, Kills/Deaths, Economy, Towny/Factions, and Friends online/offline. You can also set Quiet Hours and choose to receive alerts only when AFK, always, or never.

Can players chat from the app while offline?

By default yes (owner can disable). Owners can also mute/ban, require permissions, set rate limits, and revoke links instantly.

Which server types are supported?

Paper/Spigot/Purpur 1.19–1.21+. We avoid NMS internals for maximum compatibility.

What’s included in the Pro app?

Unlimited servers/rules, no ads, quick actions, Panic Mode, advanced dashboards, priority push. Free tier includes 1 server, up to 3 rules, read-only console, utilities, and the directory.

How do featured servers work?

Owners can pay monthly to appear at the top of the in-app server directory. Great for recruitment and events.

Download

Get AFK Alerts

Mobile App

Available for iOS and Android. Free to start; Pro unlocks owner power features.

Use the same account on multiple devices. New devices require a quick verification for safety.

Server Plugin

One-time purchase. Secure pairing, live console streaming, event rules, and mobile actions.

After purchase: drop the JAR in /plugins, restart, then run /afkpair.