
e4mc Retro
Open a LAN server to anyone, anywhere, anytime even on older Minecraft versions.
About this Mod
e4mc Retro is a backport of e4mc mod, allowing you to open your Minecraft LAN world to anyone over the internet — even on older Minecraft versions.
What is e4mc?
e4mc is a reverse tunneling reverse proxy for Minecraft. In simpler terms, it's a software that allows you to temporarily expose a local Minecraft server to the internet.
How do I use it?
Simply install the mod, and Open to LAN as normal. A public domain will appear alongside the local port. Others can simply connect to the public domain to connect to your LAN server.
Available Versions
How to Install e4mc Retro on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.16.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "e4mc Retro". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3 (+49 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
e4mc Retro server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.16.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is e4mc Retro compatible with fabric and forge and legacy-fabric and ornithe and quilt and rift?
e4mc Retro officially supports fabric, forge, legacy-fabric, ornithe, quilt, rift for Minecraft 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with e4mc Retro – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if e4mc Retro consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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