PortForwarded
by Relism
PortForwarded lets a server owner make a Minecraft server reachable from the internet without changing router settings.
What it does
Once the server starts with the mod loaded, PortForwarded handles the tunneling itself and sets up the ports needed to expose the server. A domain appears in the console, which can be shared with friends and other players so they can connect. The configuration file config.yml is generated in the mods or plugins folder, under PortForwarded, after the first restart, and it contains only one configuration field.
Players connecting to such a server do not need to install anything. The mod is published for Fabric and Forge, and it is also offered for Paper, Spigot, Bukkit and Purpur as server platforms. Files cover 1.12 – 1.21.5, with 1.0 for 1.21.5 as the latest Fabric and Forge build, and the code is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
A legacy fallback option can be enabled in the configuration. When set to true, the mod attempts forwarding through a third-party tunneling service called Serveo, which serves as a last-resort option to keep the server available. Using the mod means agreeing to the terms of service, and more details are on the PortForwarded official site.
Key features
Automatic tunneling
The mod sets up the tunnel and the ports needed to expose the server to the internet, with no router changes.
Shareable domain
A domain is printed in the console, so friends and players outside the local network can connect to the server.
Single configuration field
The generated config.yml exposes only one setting, including the legacy fallback toggle for Serveo forwarding.
Legacy fallback
When enabled, forwarding is attempted through the Serveo tunneling service as a last-resort option.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x6 of 6 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.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Hosting for friends
A server owner can share a game with friends who live elsewhere without configuring port forwarding on the home router.
Community servers
Players around the world can reach a server run from a home network, without each player installing the mod.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run Minecraft on a home or local network and cannot or do not want to change router port forwarding. Players connecting to such a server do not need the mod.
Questions
Does PortForwarded need to be installed on the client?
Which server platforms can run PortForwarded?
Where is the configuration file?
In the catalog
PortForwarded is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
For more information, visit PortForwarded's official site. By using PortForwarded, you agree to the Terms of Service. PortForwarded is a server-side mod/plugin that allows you to securely expose your Minecraft server to the internet without opening your router's ports. With PortForwarded you can easily and securely…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/portforwarded
- Owner
- Relism
- Published
- 2024-04-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15