PortForwarded

Securely expose your Server instance to the internet without tweaking your router.

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About this Mod

PortForwarded

For more information, visit PortForwarded's official site.
By using PortForwarded, you agree to the Terms of Service.

PortForwarded is a server-side mod/plugin that allows you to securely expose your Minecraft server to the internet without opening your router's ports. With PortForwarded you can easily and securely share your server with friends and players around the world without the hassle of configuring port forwarding on your router.

Note: Your players don't need to install the mod themselves!

Installation

To install PortForwarded follow these steps

Download the mod/plugin and place it in the 'mods/plugins' folder of your Minecraft server.
Restart your server to load the mod.
After the restart, a config.yml file will be generated in /mods:plugins/PortForwarded/config.yml.

Configuration

Only one configuration field is present for now:

legacyFallback: true

If set to true, legacyFallback will attempt forwarding using a third-party tunneling service called Serveo.
This is a last-resort option to maximize service availability.

Make sure to save the changes to config.yml after updating the fields.

Usage

Once you have PortForwarded installed and configured, start your Minecraft server as usual. The mod will automatically handle the tunneling for all set ports and securely expose your server to the internet. The domain will appear in the console, and it can be safely shared with your friends and players to connect to your Minecraft server.

Support and Troubleshooting

For any further assistance or troubleshooting, please reach out to our support server on Discord.

Available Versions

PortForwarded 1.0release

MC 1.12, 1.12.1, 1.12.2, 1.13, 1.13.1, 1.13.2, 1.14, 1.14.1, 1.14.2, 1.14.3, 1.14.4, 1.15, 1.15.1, 1.15.2, 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5bukkit, fabric, forge, paper, purpur, spigot

December 17, 2025

How to Install PortForwarded on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set bukkit Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the bukkit loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.5).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "PortForwarded". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+40 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

PortForwarded server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong bukkit 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is PortForwarded compatible with bukkit and fabric and forge and paper and purpur and spigot?

PortForwarded officially supports bukkit, fabric, forge, paper, purpur, spigot for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. 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 PortForwarded – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if PortForwarded 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.