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Advanced Sharing

Port forwarding becomes easier.

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Quick answer

Which Advanced Sharing release should I use?

Updated 5 years ago
Latest stable file AdvancedSharing-1.12.2-1.3.jar
Game version 1.12.2
Loader Not required

Advanced Sharing AdvancedSharing-1.12.2-1.3.jar targets 1.12.2. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Advanced Sharing required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release No loader listed
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Advanced Sharing AdvancedSharing-1.12.2-1.3.jar need?

AdvancedSharing-1.12.2-1.3.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Advanced Sharing without breaking your instance.

Built for Advanced Sharing AdvancedSharing-1.12.2-1.3.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use AdvancedSharing-1.12.2-1.3.jar. It targets 1.12.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside AdvancedSharing-1.12.2-1.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Advanced Sharing add?

First of all: this mod is not a toy, it's a tool. If you're not sure what you're doing, don't play with it. It may be even dangerous!

What's this mod's purpose?

-It automatically forwards port when you create integrated server.

What it means and why is it dangerous?

-When you forward a port, you literally punch out a hole in your network's firewall. Don't destroy this defense without an idea what it actually defends.


So, if you are fully confident in your knowledge of all the risks, let's continue.

Visually, it adds only two buttons on the "Share to LAN" screen.

" LAN/WAN " - enables and disables the mod. WAN stands for "Wide Area Network".

" random/25565 " - switches port which will be used for forwarding. 25565 is minecraft's standard server port. For more information see this wiki page.

That's all. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


Little instruction:

1. Ensure that menu button "Open to LAN" was changed to "Open to LAN/WAN". If not, mod wasn't installed correctly.

2. Click it :)

3. Set "LAN/WAN" to WAN.

4. Click "Start WAN World".

5. Check chat. There must be message: "Global game hosted on: <your ip>:<port>".


Probable issue:

If you're sure you have chosen "WAN", but chat says: "Local", or even nothing:

Mod is made that way that if it cannot forward a port, it just opens your world to LAN.

It means that problem is somewhere in your network.

Firstly check is UPnP enabled in your router settings.

If that wasn't the problem, check if your IP isn't behind the NAT. Or alternatively, you can forward a port manually and see if it works.

Hope it'll help. If not, you can always write me, and I'll try to fix your problem.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

Advanced Sharing versions and loaders

14 of 14 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.