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

# Welcome to LaunchMC.

> Welcome to LaunchMC. Give your players a faster, lag-free gaming experience. LaunchMC is a powerful proxy service that intelligently routes traffic to reduce latency while automatically protecting your Minecraft server from DDoS attacks.

## Setting up a new server

Get your server optimized and protected in minutes.

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  Create a new server in a few minutes.
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Here’s how LaunchMC empowers your server and its players.

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    Benefit from enterprise-grade, out-of-the-box DDoS mitigation. Our system automatically detects and filters malicious traffic, ensuring a disruption-free experience for your community.
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    Our smart routing technology finds the optimal path for every player connection. This significantly reduces latency and minimizes lag, providing a smoother gaming experience.
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    Get up and running in minutes. Our intuitive setup allows server owners to protect and optimize their server without needing to configure complex mitigation or routing rules.
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    Joining is effortless for your players. They simply use your custom LaunchMC address, and we show them exactly how to connect. No confusion, just play.
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