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ProximaTunnel

A plugin that allows you to play with friends on a local server without opening ports.

PluginsFree1.16 – 1.21
by zephire · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

ProximaTunnel is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by zephire. A plugin that allows you to play with friends on a local server without opening ports.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 37,390 times on Modrinth. That puts it at #14 of the 56 technology plugins listed here. The last update came out on Jun 7, 2026.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

ProximaTunnel has had 6 releases on Modrinth since Aug 24, 2025. 3 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.4, released on Jun 7, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21.11. It runs on Bukkit, Fabric, Forge, Paper, Purpur and Spigot. The download is 2.2 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.4Jun 7, 20261.16 – 1.21.11Release
1.3-fixJan 28, 20261.16.5 – 1.21.11Release
1.3Dec 13, 20251.16.5 – 1.21.11Release
1.2Nov 6, 20251.16.5 – 1.21.10Release
1.1Sep 14, 20251.16 – 1.21.10Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

ProximaTunnel

Play with your friends on your local Minecraft server without opening ports or installing any extra programs!

✨ Features

  • ✅ Simple installation – just drop the plugin into your plugins folder
  • ✅ No need for port forwarding
  • ✅ No third-party software required
  • ✅ Works out-of-the-box
  • ✅ Supports Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21

⚙️ How it works

  • You can place the plugin file into the plugins folder on your server. In this case, it will work as a plugin and automatically add the server to your list when launched.
  • Alternatively, you can place the same file into the mods folder on your client. In this mode, it will work as a mod. To allow your friends to join, you need to open your single-player world to LAN.
  • Your friends can connect to proximamp.com using the Minecraft version supported by your server (or ViaVersion if installed).
  • Once connected, open the menu.
  • In the bottom-right corner, select “Локальные сервера” (command block icon).
  • Choose your friend’s server from the list and join instantly.

Why use ProximaTunnel?

Hosting a server for friends is often tricky: opening ports, configuring routers, or downloading additional tools.
With ProximaTunnel, you just start your server, and your friends can join immediately.

Installation Guide

Setting up your local server

  • Download a local Minecraft server (use a plugin-supported server core, e.g. Paper).
  • Start the server once.
  • Open the file eula.txt and set eula=true.
  • Place the plugin .jar file into the plugins folder.
  • Start the server again and let it load completely, then shut it down.
  • Open the server.properties file:
  • Set online-mode=false.
  • Change the motd value to your own text (this will be displayed in the server list menu).
  • Open the plugin configuration at plugins/ProximaMP/config.yml.
  • If you want to change the menu icon shown for your server, replace GRASS_BLOCK with another Minecraft item.
  • Start the server again – your setup is complete!

Connecting with friends

  • Your friends join the hub server at proximamp.com using the version supported by your local server (or ViaVersion if installed).
  • Open the menu.
  • In the bottom-right corner, select “Локальные сервера” (command block icon).
  • Find your server in the list and click on it to join instantly.

Written by zephire. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install ProximaTunnel

  1. Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21.

  2. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the plugins folder of your server.

  3. Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.

  4. Type /plugins in the console: ProximaTunnel should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.

Full guide: How to install plugins on a Minecraft server

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Runs on
Paper, Spigot
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does ProximaTunnel work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is ProximaTunnel free?

Yes. ProximaTunnel is free to download from Modrinth.

Which server software does ProximaTunnel run on?

ProximaTunnel runs on Paper and Spigot servers.

Is ProximaTunnel still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to ProximaTunnel?

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