Authentication
by Antti
Authentication lets Minecraft players sign in to web applications through an Nginx auth request, so one login covers the related sites.
What it does
The mod checks who a Minecraft player is before a web application grants access. Authentication is a single piece of a larger ecosystem for locking down Minecraft server websites such as maps and analytics pages. Nginx sends each request to the mod, which decides whether the visitor may continue.
The mod can also run as a standalone plugin, so a web application can use access control without the rest of the ecosystem. The author notes that a companion Authorization piece probably follows, but it is not part of this release.
Running the setup needs external software and several open ports. It is most likely not possible on Minecraft hosting services, which tend to lack the control required; a VPS or dedicated server is the usual choice. Authentication is open source under the MIT License and is published for Fabric, Paper and Spigot.
Key features
Player sign-in for web apps
Web applications can require a Minecraft account before they serve a page, tying access to the player's identity.
Nginx auth request
The check runs through an Nginx auth request, so protected sites can sit behind a proxy without changing their own code.
Standalone plugin use
The plugin can guard a few web applications on its own, without the other pieces of the ecosystem.
Map and analytics protection
Server-related pages such as maps and analytics can be kept away from anyone who is not a verified player.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.13.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
51 older game versions (1.0 – 1.12.1) not shown. All files on Modrinth
Use cases
Locking down server maps
A server owner can limit a map page to players who have joined the server.
Protecting analytics pages
Analytics dashboards for a server can be hidden from the public and shown only to verified accounts.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run websites next to a Minecraft server and have some experience with Nginx, networking and a VPS or dedicated server. The author expects a basic understanding of Nginx before setup.
How it compares
combo Auth is server-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for 1.7.5 – 1.21. Authenticate is also server-side only, but it is open source under the Apache License 2.0 and covers 1.7.10 – 26.3. AuthProxy is server-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, for 1.16 – 26.1.1, and fits proxy-based setups as well.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Fabric | 1.0 – 26.2 | Not published | 2026-03-29 |
| combo Auth | Fabric | 1.7.5 – 1.21 | Server-side only | 2024-06-13 |
| Authenticate | Fabric | 1.7.10 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-24 |
| AuthProxy | Fabric | 1.16 – 26.1.1 | Server-side only | 2026-04-05 |
Questions
Does Authentication need external software?
Can Authentication run on Minecraft hosting services?
Does Authentication need to be installed on clients?
In the catalog
Authentication is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
This plugin allows the authentication of Minecraft players in web applications via Nginx auth_request. It is a single puzzle piece in this ecosystem to secure and lock down your Minecraft server related websites such as maps or analytics pages. You can use this plugin as a standalone and let the web application do…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/authentication
- Owner
- Antti
- Published
- 2023-05-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15