FriendLink

FriendLink

FriendLink is an experimental Fabric client mod that backports Minecraft's official Friends / P2P multiplayer flow to Minecraft 26.1.2.

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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

  1. Install Fabric Loader and Fabric API for your Minecraft version.
  2. Download the FriendLink jar that matches your Minecraft version and place it in the mods folder.
  3. Make sure both players are Minecraft / Microsoft friends.
  4. Both players should start Minecraft with FriendLink installed.
  5. One player opens a world and starts the FriendLink host flow.
  6. The other player joins through the FriendLink friend connection flow.
  7. 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

FriendLink 1.0.0release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
May 20, 2026
FriendLink 1.1.0release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2fabric
May 20, 2026
FriendLink 1.1.0release
MC 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5fabric
May 20, 2026
FriendLink 1.1.0release
MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
May 20, 2026
FriendLink 1.1.0release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10fabric
May 20, 2026

How to Install FriendLink on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

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

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+11 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended 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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Details

License
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+4 more