
Proxy Protocol Support
Proxy Protocol support for Fabric servers
About this Mod
Proxy Protocol Support
Proxy Protocol Support is a Fabric and Quilt mod which adds support for Proxy Protocol (HAProxy) for your Minecraft server. It allows to accept both proxied and direct connections simultaneously.
For example you can use TCPShield or other software (Nginx, FRP) to forward traffic, and hide your server's IP address. Without Proxy Protocol, your console will only show the proxy's IP address. By reading the Proxy Protocol packet, this mod makes showing the player's real IP address possible.
This is a Server-Side only mod; it does nothing when installed on a client.
Supports Minecraft versions 1.14-26.1 and probably later (untested).
Secure Hybrid Mode
This mod allows your Minecraft server to simultaneously accept connections from a trusted proxy (using the PROXY protocol) and from trusted direct-access IPs. This is perfect for setups where you want to hide your server's IP behind a proxy, while still allowing admins or local players to connect directly.
The mod operates on a secure "Default Deny" principle. If an incoming connection's IP address is not explicitly whitelisted in one of the lists below, it will be rejected. This prevents unauthorized users from bypassing your proxy and connecting directly to your server's real IP address.
Configuration
Configuration is handled in config/proxy_protocol_support.json.
enableProxyProtocol
Set to true to enable the mod's functionality.
- Default:
true
proxyServerIPs
A list of IP addresses that are your trusted proxy servers. Connections from these IPs must send a PROXY Protocol header.
- Default:
["127.0.0.1"]
directAccessIPs
A list of IPs or CIDR ranges that are allowed to connect directly without a PROXY Protocol header. This is ideal for admins, local network players, and server-side tools.
- Default:
["127.0.0.1", "192.168.0.0/16"]
whitelistTCPShieldServers
When true, the mod automatically fetches TCPShield's official proxy IPs and adds them to the trusted proxyServerIPs list.
- Default:
false
Example Scenarios
Scenario 1: Server behind FRP on the same machine
You run frpc on the same machine as the Minecraft server. Players from the internet connect through the proxy. You want to connect directly from your gaming PC on the same LAN (192.168.1.100).
proxyServerIPs = ["127.0.0.1"]
directAccessIPs = ["127.0.0.1", "192.168.1.100"]
Scenario 2: Server protected by a remote proxy service
Your server is at home, and you use a VPS with the IP 203.0.113.10 as a proxy. You want your entire home network (192.168.0.0/24) to have direct access.
proxyServerIPs = ["203.0.113.10"]
directAccessIPs = ["127.0.0.1", "192.168.0.0/24"]
Scenario 3: Maximum Security (Proxy Only)
You only want to allow connections through your proxies and nothing else (not even from the local machine).
proxyServerIPs = ["1.2.3.4", "5.6.7.8"] # Your proxy IPs
directAccessIPs = [] # Leave empty
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Available Versions
How to Install Proxy Protocol Support 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 "Proxy Protocol Support". 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 (+362 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Proxy Protocol Support 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 Proxy Protocol Support compatible with fabric and forge and quilt?
Proxy Protocol Support officially supports fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Proxy Protocol Support – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Proxy Protocol Support 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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