ProxySwitcher
by cardinalixx
With ProxySwitcher installed, a player can route the Minecraft client through a SOCKS4 or SOCKS5 proxy from the multiplayer menu, without editing files by hand.
What it does
A compact Proxy button appears on the server list screen in ProxySwitcher, letting players set, test and save a proxy without leaving that view. From there a player can configure a proxy, test it and save it to a list, then switch between saved entries. Double-clicking an entry applies it at once. The input parser accepts several common layouts and fills in the list automatically, which keeps setup short for people who already hold a set of proxy addresses.
The mod supports SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 proxies. SOCKS5 connections can use a username and password, and SOCKS4 accepts a User ID, with a password field that stays hidden unless SOCKS4 is selected. A proxy test button checks the connection against a server address, so a faulty entry shows up before the player joins.
ProxySwitcher is a client-side Fabric mod, and Forge builds exist as well. It is licensed under the MIT License but is not open source. Servers do not need to install it, and the mod is only required on the client.
Key features
Saved proxy list
Configured proxies are stored in a list, so a player can return to a known entry without retyping it.
Quick switching
A double-click on a saved entry applies that proxy, and the change takes effect without editing any file.
Proxy connection test
A test button checks a configured proxy against a server address and reports whether the connection works.
Smart input parsing
The input field reads proxy entries in several formats and fills in the fields of the list automatically.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who connect to multiplayer servers through a SOCKS4 or SOCKS5 proxy and want to manage several entries from the multiplayer menu.
How it compares
Proxy Server is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.20 – 1.21.8, open source under the MIT License. Proxy Server Updated covers 1.21.11 – 26.3 on Fabric and Quilt, also client-side only and open source under the MIT License. Viper Proxy is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.21.10 – 26.2, open source under the MIT License. ProxySwitcher builds for Fabric and Forge across 1.16.5 – 1.21.11 and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProxySwitcher | Fabric and Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-13 |
| Proxy Server | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-10-27 |
| Proxy Server Updated | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-06-19 |
| Viper Proxy | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
Questions
Does ProxySwitcher need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does ProxySwitcher support?
Can a SOCKS5 proxy require a username and password?
In the catalog
ProxySwitcher 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
ProxySwitcher is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.16.5+ that adds SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 proxy support directly to the multiplayer menu. It adds a compact Proxy button to the server list screen, allowing you to quickly configure, test, save, and switch proxies without editing files manually.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/proxyswitcher
- Owner
- cardinalixx
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15