PolarFAQ
- What is SaaS? How does this relate to Polar?
SaaS or Software as a Service involves a centrally hosted platform that performs resource-intensive calculations. In Polar's instance, the SaaS model is achieved through cloud checks, which significantly reduce CPU usage, as fewer calculations are performed by the plugin.
- Are all checks cloud-based?
No. Checks that require real-time setbacks (such as movement) are performed within the plugin and are not processed on the cloud.
- What Minecraft versions does Polar support?
See Supported versions.
- Does Polar support modern servers running old combat mechanics?
Yes.
- Does Polar support Via plugins?
- Setups running Via plugins on the proxy are not supported. Running Via plugins on the proxy will cause issues.
Yes, Polar has been tested with Via plugins.
- What VL should I ban/punish the player at?
Due to the nature of cloud checks, we do not recommend server staff manually issuing punishments to players. It is best to let Polar decide. This limits the amount of false punishments that may occur, as Polar only bans when the anticheat is certain a suspect is cheating.
- What are the recommended specs to run Polar?
- No less than 2 CPU cores per server instance
- No less than 4GB overall
- What are the mandatory specs required to run Polar?
- x86_64 CPU
- Linux or Windows Operating System
- Active, uninterrupted internet connection
- Is testing available before purchasing?
Testing Polar before purchasing is possible if the requirements are met. Please contact support.
- Will I be automatically charged for the next month?
Yes, Polar involves a recurring subscription.
- Are customized solutions available for large networks?
Customized solutions for large networks can be discussed by contacting our support team through our Discord server.
- Is Docker/Pterodactyl supported?
Self-hosted servers
Yes, however, having different mount points, network adapters or limited numbers of cores/threads may cause the HWIDHWIDAn identifier unique to each dedicated server, "Hardware Identification" to differ.
Hosting providers
Yes, however, each server may have a unique HWIDHWIDAn identifier unique to each dedicated server, "Hardware Identification".
- Can bedrock players be exempted?
Bedrock exemption is built into Polar. Ensure that Floodgate is installed on all backend servers and player data is forwarded properly.
- Is Folia supported?
Yes, support is experimental.