
FriendLink
FriendLink is an experimental Fabric client mod that backports Minecraft's official Friends / P2P multiplayer flow to Minecraft 26.1.2.
About this Mod
FriendLink
FriendLink is an experimental Fabric client mod that backports Minecraft's official Friends / P2P multiplayer flow to Minecraft 1.21-26.1.2.
It uses Mojang/Microsoft services for friends presence, official signaling, TURN auth, and WebRTC transport.
Status
Experimental. The current build is focused on validating the official P2P path on Minecraft 26.1.2.
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21-26.1.2
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
- Microsoft accounts with Minecraft friends / online presence enabled
Notes
- FriendLink does not include, distribute, or replace Minecraft itself.
- This is not a custom server relay.
- The official flow depends on Microsoft services and may be unstable on restricted or high-latency networks.
- Both clients should use the same mod build.
- Players must be Minecraft / Microsoft friends before they can connect through FriendLink.
Usage
- Install Fabric Loader and Fabric API for your Minecraft version.
- Download the FriendLink jar that matches your Minecraft version and place it in the
modsfolder. - Make sure both players are Minecraft / Microsoft friends.
- Both players should start Minecraft with FriendLink installed.
- One player opens a world and starts the FriendLink host flow.
- The other player joins through the FriendLink friend connection flow.
- After joining the same world, TPA commands can be used for non-cheat teleport requests.(1.21.X)
License
FriendLink is licensed under GPL-3.0-only. See LICENSE.
Available Versions
How to Install FriendLink 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "FriendLink". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+11 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
FriendLink 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is FriendLink compatible with fabric?
FriendLink officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with FriendLink – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if FriendLink 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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