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FriendLink

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

Fabric
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Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth
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Followers on Modrinth
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versions
6
Updated
May 20, 2026May 20
Published
in 2026

At a glance

Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.21.1–26.1.2
Needed in the game and on the server
Latest version — 1.0.0 from May 20, 2026
License GPL-3.0-or-later — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn serverrequired

Needed both in the game and on the server

Game versions1.21.1–26.1.2

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.

FAQ

How to install FriendLink?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download FriendLink for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does FriendLink support?

FriendLink has builds for Minecraft 1.21.1–26.1.2.

Is FriendLink needed on the server?

Needed in the game and on the server

License and source
GNU General Public License v3.0 or laterfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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