ProximaTunnel
by zephire
ProximaTunnel lets players share a local single-player or LAN world with friends without opening ports, using a tunnel the mod starts itself.
What it does
Players who want friends to join a world they host locally can use ProximaTunnel to reach that world without forwarding ports on their router. The tunnel is set up by the mod itself once it is installed, so the host does not need to configure network settings by hand. The mod is built for Fabric and Forge, and files cover game versions 1.16 – 1.21.11.
On a dedicated server, ProximaTunnel is installed by dropping its plugin file into the plugins folder, and it also works on Paper, Spigot, Bukkit and Purpur. When the server launches, the mod adds the server to the server list automatically. On a client, the same file can be placed in the mods folder instead. The author notes that a third-party software component is still required for the tunnel, and that port forwarding may be needed in some setups.
Key features
Play with friends without opening ports
A local single-player or LAN world can be joined by friends without changes to the router's port settings.
Automatic server list entry
When a server with the plugin launches, it is added to the server list without manual steps.
Plugin and mod installation
The same file works as a server plugin in the plugins folder or as a client mod in the mods folder.
Works out of the box
After installation the tunnel is ready to use, with no extra setup described in the author text.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
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
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Small group play
A host runs a world on their own machine and invites a few friends to join through the tunnel.
Hosting on a plugin server
Server owners using Paper, Spigot, Bukkit or Purpur can install the plugin file to let players connect through it.
Who it’s for: Players who host single-player or LAN worlds for friends, and server owners running Paper, Spigot, Bukkit or Purpur who want a way for players to connect without port forwarding.
How it compares
DSwhitelist is a Fabric and Forge mod for 1.16 – 1.21.1 under the Apache License 2.0, and it is open source. Nekorelay runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.7.2 – 26.2 under the MIT License and is not open source. Easy Eula is server-side only, works on Fabric, Forge and Quilt for 1.14 – 1.21.11, and is released under CC0 1.0 Universal. ProximaTunnel is a custom-licensed mod that is not open source, and it targets Fabric and Forge only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProximaTunnel | Fabric and Forge | 1.16 – 1.21.11 | Not published | 2026-06-07 |
| DSwhitelist | Fabric and Forge | 1.16 – 1.21.1 | Not published | 2026-01-09 |
| Easy Eula | Fabric, Forge and Quilt | 1.14 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2024-07-09 |
Questions
Does ProximaTunnel need port forwarding?
Which loaders does ProximaTunnel support?
Does ProximaTunnel require other software?
In the catalog
ProximaTunnel is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Setting up your local server - Download a local Minecraft server (use a plugin-supported server core, e.g. Paper). - Start the server once. - Open the file eula.txt and set eula=true. - Place the plugin.jar file into the plugins folder. - Start the server again and let it load completely, then shut it down. - Open…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/proximatunnel
- Owner
- zephire
- Published
- 2025-08-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15