How to set up a proxy in Minecraft

Using a proxy in Minecraft, like in any online game, offers several benefits. These include:

• Concealing your real IP address, thereby protecting your actual location.
• Circumventing bans on multi-accounting, which is particularly beneficial if multiple family members are fans of the game.
• If you're hosting your own Minecraft server exclusively for family and friends, implementing a Minecraft reverse proxy can safeguard against unwanted players, allowing access only to trusted individuals.

In this article, we will delve into the process of setting up a proxy server in Minecraft.

Step-by-step proxy setup in Minecraft

This guide is tailored to assist you in adding a proxy for playing Minecraft on Windows, though the setup principles for Mac are similar.

How to add a proxy in Minecraft:

1. Locate the Minecraft Launcher by clicking on the game's shortcut. Look for the file named “run.exe”.
2. In the game's folder containing the .exe file, right-click and choose “Create” > “Text Document”. Paste one of the following commands into it, based on your proxy type:
   • For HTTP proxy:

     java -Dhttp.proxyHost=PROXYIP-Dhttp.proxyPort=PROXYPORT-Xmx800m-jar run.exe

   • For private HTTP proxies with authorization:

     java -Dhttp.proxyHost= PROXYIP -Dhttp.proxyPort= PROXYPORT—Dproxy.User=PROXYUSERNAME-Dhttp.proxyPassword=PROXYPASSWORD-Xmx800m-jar run.exe

   • For SOCKS connection:

   java -DsocksProxyHost= PROXYIP-DsocksProxyPort= PROXYPORT-Xmx800m-jar run.exe

   • For SOCKS with authorization:

   java -DsocksProxyHost= PROXYIP-DsocksProxyPort= PROXYPORT-.User=PROXYUSERNAME-Dsocks.proxyPassword=PROXYPASSWORD-Xmx800m-jar run.exe

3. Save the file aps “start.bat”.

   

4. Download and run the proxy client for Windows, such as Proxifier.
5. In Proxifier, go to the “Profile” tab and select “Proxy Servers”.

   

6. In the proxy server list window, click “Add”. Enter the IP address and port, and choose the protocol from the dropdown menu. If using a private proxy that requires authorization, enable the “Authentication” option and provide your username and password.

   

7. To ensure only Minecraft uses the proxy, disable the default proxy when saving settings.

   

8. Navigate to the “Profile” tab, then to the “Rules” section.

   

9. Add new rules by clicking “Add”. Name the rule, click “Browse” and add both the run.exe and java.exe files to the rules list (usually found in C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin).

   

10. Save your changes and launch the game using the start.bat file.

After completing these steps, your game account will use a new IP address. This provides additional security against hacking, allows for bypassing blocks, and is suitable for managing multiple accounts.