ReverseConnect
by ming_za
ReverseConnect lets a player who runs the game hand the session to guests, so friends can enter the host's world without a dedicated server.
What it does
A host uses ReverseConnect to open a connection that guests join, which is meant for playing together online in a client or modpack setup. The mod is listed under the Utility category and is available for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Files are published for 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.19.2, 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 26.1 and 26.1.2, the latest being 1.1 for 26.1.2 on Fabric and NeoForge and 1.1 for 1.21.1 on Forge, all dated 2026-06-13.
The mod runs on the client alone, so only the host's game needs it and a dedicated server is not required. The author suggests pairing it with a server properties tool to adjust multiplayer parameters, and the mod also offers a toggle for online mode. On 1.16.x, players without a premium account need a separate offline fix before multiplayer works. On 1.12.x a separate prerequisite is listed by the author. The code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Host-to-guest connection
The host opens the world to guests, who enter it through a connection the mod sets up.
Online mode toggle
A setting switches the online mode of the session, which affects how joining players authenticate.
Shared bandwidth
Extra players can help carry data for the host, so the host's public bandwidth is shared across the group.
Guest network needs
A guest needs enough intranet penetration to send their own data, so gameplay stays smooth for everyone.
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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 want to host a session from their own game for friends, and server owners who prefer that route to running a dedicated server.
How it compares
Auto Connect To Multiplayer Server is a Fabric client mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. LAN Server Options is a Fabric mod for 26.2 with client and server sides, released under CC0 1.0 Universal and open source. Global Host is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.18.1 under the MIT License and open source. ReverseConnect, by contrast, is client-side only, covers 1.12.2 – 26.1.2 across three loaders, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReverseConnect | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-13 |
| Auto Connect To Multiplayer Server | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-16 |
| LAN Server Options | Fabric | 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-06-23 |
| Global Host | Fabric | 1.18.1 | Client-side only | 2022-01-02 |
Questions
Does the host need a dedicated server?
Which loaders does ReverseConnect support?
Do players without a premium account need anything extra on 1.16?
In the catalog
ReverseConnect is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Yes, you heard that right! The host doesn't need to set up intranet penetration — let the guest do it! Then the host uses this mod to connect to the guest, and the guest can enter the host's world! Note: This is meant for client/modpack multiplayer, do NOT use it on a dedicated server!!!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/reverseconnect
- Owner
- ming_za
- Published
- 2026-04-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15