Backwards compatibility?

[BillySeach]

If I am starting a new server, how do I make it so plays can connect from 1.8 and connect from 1.1.2?

 

[Kiri]

Viabackwards

 

[Geek]

https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/viaversion.19254/ and https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/viabackwards.27448/ depending on what version of MC you're hosting the server off

 

[Sharquisha]

Use ProtocalSupport much better than ViaVersion, because it supports more versions.