Cloudflared
by Zeith
Cloudflared lets players connect to a host through a Cloudflare tunnel, so friends can join a game without port forwarding on either side.
What it does
The mod builds a tunnel between two clients over Cloudflare's network, so the host's real IP address stays hidden from the other players. Because the traffic passes through Cloudflare, most firewall rules that block direct connections do not stop it, and ordinary websites keep working during a session. Players add a server to their list by entering a direct connection address that begins with cloudflared create.
A host can also start a dedicated server with the mod to create a tunnel server, which lets remote players join without any port setup on the server machine. The mod does little beyond this tunnel function. Fabric API and UniMixins are required, and the mod is built for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
Files are published for 11 release versions, 1.7.10 – 1.21.1, and the latest builds target 1.21.1 for Fabric and NeoForge. The mod is needed in the player's game, and the server may leave it out. The license is a custom one, and the mod is not open source.
Key features
Client-to-client tunnels
Two clients can connect through a Cloudflare tunnel, so friends play together without revealing their IP addresses.
Direct connection address
A server joins the list through a direct connection address that starts with cloudflared create.
Firewall traversal
Traffic routed through Cloudflare passes most firewall rules that normally block direct game connections.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.7.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Playing with friends behind routers
Players whose routers cannot forward ports can host or join a session through a tunnel instead of opening ports.
Who it’s for: Players who host small multiplayer sessions for friends, and server owners who want remote players to connect without changing their network setup.
How it compares
ServerFlared is a server-side only option and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, with files for 1.8.8 – 26.2 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Modflared Legacy is a client-side only Forge mod for 1.7.10 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Cloudflare Warp is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.19.2, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflared | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.7.10 – 1.21.1 | Client required, server optional | 2026-08-24 |
| ServerFlared | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.8.8 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-17 |
| Modflared Legacy | Forge | 1.7.10 | Client-side only | 2026-02-19 |
| Cloudflare Warp | Fabric | 1.19.2 | Client-side only | 2025-12-14 |
Questions
Does Cloudflared need Fabric API?
Does a server need Cloudflared installed?
Which versions does Cloudflared support?
In the catalog
Cloudflared is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Cloudflared is a technology that allows creating tunnels between two clients without worrying about revealing your IP and ignoring most firewall rules (as long as you can connect to websites, you should be fine!) This mod bridges Cloudflared technology and Minecraft, allowing players to share their world through…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cloudflared
- Owner
- Zeith
- Published
- 2024-04-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15