dbUseSSL

Flag indicating whether to use SSL encryption for database connections.

This property controls whether the MySQL connection should use SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmission between the Minecraft server and the database server. SSL encryption is crucial for remote database connections and recommended for production environments.

SSL Benefits:

• Encrypts all data transmitted between client and server

• Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks on database communications

• Protects sensitive player data and authentication credentials

• Provides connection integrity verification

Performance Considerations:

• SSL adds minimal overhead to database operations

• Local connections (localhost) may not require SSL encryption

• Remote connections should always use SSL for security

Default Value: false (SSL disabled by default)

Configuration Key: "database.useSSL"

SSL Requirements: When enabled, the MySQL server must:

• Have SSL configured and enabled

• Provide valid SSL certificates

• Support the SSL/TLS version used by the JDBC driver

Troubleshooting:

• SSL connection issues may require certificate configuration

• Some MySQL versions require explicit SSL mode specification

• Firewall configurations may need SSL port allowances