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    Login Sequence:

0. Packet format:

First comes a VarInt of the packet's length (in bytes). Then there is the 1 byte packet ID, and finally the payload.
1. Handshake packet:

First of all, a handshake packet must be sent:


Field
Example
Field Type
Length


Packet ID
0x00
Byte
1 byte


Protocol Version
47
VarInt
Depends


Server Address
localhost
String
Depends


Server Port
25565
Unsigned Short
2 bytes


Next State
1
VarInt
Depends


The "Next State" field comes in two forms: 1 is for status ping, 2 is for login.
Field	Example	Field Type	Length
Packet ID	0x00	Byte	1 byte
Protocol Version	47	VarInt	Depends
Server Address	localhost	String	Depends
Server Port	25565	Unsigned Short	2 bytes
Next State	1	VarInt	Depends