CurseForge · Minecraft mod
BetterAuth
Securely hide passwords in chat and automatically log in to servers.
Quick answer
Which BetterAuth release matches 1.16.2?
betterauth-fabric-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is BetterAuth required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does betterauth-fabric-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar need?
betterauth-fabric-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar on 1.16.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add BetterAuth without breaking your instance.
Built for betterauth-fabric-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar on 1.16.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use betterauth-fabric-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside betterauth-fabric-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BetterAuth add?
🛡️ BetterAuth
BetterAuth is a client-side Minecraft mod designed to keep your account secure by masking sensitive authentication commands and providing a seamless auto-login manager for your favorite servers.
✨ Features
- 💬 Chat & Command Masking: Commands like
/login,/register, or/changepasswordare automatically hidden in your chat and replaced with asterisks (***). This prevents accidental leaks of your passwords while streaming, recording, or taking screenshots! - 🚫 Safe Command Suggestions: Stops your sensitive passwords from showing up in the vanilla command suggestion popup.
- ⚡ Auto-Login Manager: Securely save your credentials per server IP and username. When you join the server, the mod will automatically authenticate you—no more typing!
- ⚙️ In-Game Configuration GUI: Everything can be configured directly in-game! Press the designated Keybind (configurable in Minecraft Controls) to open the BetterAuth menu.
- Toggle masking, auto-login, and auto-saving on the fly.
- Manage saved servers, view passwords, or delete entries.
- Add custom commands to mask for specific servers.
- 🌍 Localization: Fully translated into English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Kazakh.
📥 Installation
- Download the corresponding mod version for your loader.
- Fabric only: Ensure you have the Fabric API installed.
- Drop the
.jarfile into yourmodsfolder. - Launch the game and enjoy a more secure chat experience! 🎉
📜 License
This project is open-source and licensed under the MIT License.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
BetterAuth by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 18 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BetterAuth versions and loaders
betterauth-fabric-1.16.5-1.0.0.jar
10 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.