Open a Minecraft LAN server to remote players through e4mc, a networking mod.
e4mc Retro
Open a Minecraft LAN server to players using older game versions with e4mc Retro.
About e4mc Retro
e4mc Retro is a backport of the e4mc mod for Minecraft Java Edition that temporarily exposes a LAN world to the internet through reverse tunneling. After installing the mod, the user opens the world to LAN as normal and receives a public domain alongside the local port, which others use to join.
It lists compatibility with Java Edition versions from 1.6.4 through 1.16.x, and with Fabric, Forge, Legacy Fabric, Ornithe, Quilt and Rift on client-side and server-side installations.
Key features
- Exposes a LAN world to the internet with a public domain
- Supports Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.6.4 through 1.16.x
- Works with Fabric, Forge, Legacy Fabric, Ornithe, Quilt and Rift
- Runs on client-side and server-side installations
- Temporarily shares a local server through reverse tunneling
Best for: Players on older Minecraft Java Edition versions who want to share a LAN world over the internet.
Good for
- Covers many older Java Edition versions from 1.6.4 to 1.16.x
- Supports several mod platforms including Fabric, Forge, Quilt and Rift
- Uses the standard Open to LAN process with a joinable public domain
Watch out for
- Limited to Minecraft Java Edition
- Listed compatibility ends at version 1.16.x
e4mc Retro at a glance
- Website
- modrinth.com/mod/e4mc-retro
- Category
- Gaming › Game Servers & Multiplayer
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
e4mc Retro alternatives
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e4mc Retro FAQ
How do I use e4mc Retro?
Install the mod and open the world to LAN as normal. A public domain will appear alongside the local port, and others connect to that domain to join.
What does e4mc do?
It temporarily exposes a local Minecraft server to the internet through reverse tunneling.
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