Global Host
by jirubizu
Global Host lets a player open a Minecraft Java Edition LAN world to the internet through the Ngrok tunneling service, so friends outside the local network can join.
What it does
Players who host a LAN game normally can only be reached by others on the same network. Global Host hooks into that process and routes the world through Ngrok, which assigns a public address that remote players can use to connect. The host does not need to configure port forwarding on a router.
The mod is a Fabric utility for version 1.18.1 and runs on the client alone, so friends who join do not need to install it. Fabric API, Cloth Config API Fabric and Mod Menu are required, and the mod is released under the MIT License as open source. Its only published file is 1.0.0 for 1.18.1, dated 2022-01-02, with public source code and an issue tracker.
Key features
Public LAN hosting
A single-player world can be opened so that players on other networks connect through an Ngrok address.
Ngrok tunnel
The connection is carried by the Ngrok service, which the host needs access to before starting the session.
Cloth Config options
Settings are exposed through Cloth Config, so the tunnel behavior can be adjusted in a configuration screen.
Mod Menu entry
The mod's settings can be reached from the Mod Menu list of installed mods.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Hosting for friends abroad
A host who wants friends in another country to join without a dedicated server can open the world through the tunnel.
Sharing a world without port forwarding
Hosts who cannot change their router settings can still make a LAN world reachable by remote players.
Who it’s for: Single-player players who want to invite friends on other networks, and players who run small games from home and cannot configure port forwarding. The mod is for the client side, so the host opens the world and guests join it without installing anything.
How it compares
Ngrok Api is a Fabric and Forge client-side mod for 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 under the MIT License, so it covers a wider loader and version range than Global Host. Polypack Host is server-side only, published for Fabric 1.18 – 1.18.2 under CC0 1.0 Universal, and suits server owners rather than single-player hosts. LAN Server Options is a client and server mod for 26.2 under CC0 1.0 Universal, which requires both sides to run it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Host | Fabric | 1.18.1 | Client-side only | 2022-01-02 |
| Ngrok Api | Fabric and Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2024-02-13 |
| Polypack Host | Fabric | 1.18 – 1.18.2 | Server-side only | 2022-05-03 |
| LAN Server Options | Fabric | 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-06-23 |
Questions
Does Global Host need Fabric API?
Do friends need Global Host to join the world?
Which Minecraft versions does Global Host support?
In the catalog
Global Host is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 4,416 mods support Minecraft 1.18.1.
Similar mods
What the author says
Takes advantage of NGROK service to open up LAN servers to the public.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/globalhost
- Owner
- jirubizu
- Published
- 2022-01-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2022-01-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15