LEVEL 1Shared Setup

Let friends join with Playit

Connect Windows, ZimaOS, or Linux without changing the router.

About 10 minEasyReviewed Aug 18, 2026
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What it does#

Playit gives friends a public hostname while an agent on your server makes the outgoing connection. Friends do not install anything. Check the current official Playit setup page ↗ for plan details.

Set it up#

  1. 1
    Create an account at playit.gg ↗.
  2. 2
    Install and run the agent for your path:
PathAgentLocal target
WindowsOfficial Windows agent127.0.0.1:25565
Ubuntu/LinuxOfficial Linux agent127.0.0.1:25565
ZimaOSZimaOS app or documented containerReserved ZimaOS LAN IP + 25565
  1. 1
    Claim the agent using the shown link or code.
  2. 2
    Create a Minecraft Java tunnel and select that agent.
  3. 3
    Save, confirm the tunnel is online, and copy its public hostname.
  4. 4
    Ask a trusted friend outside your home to test.

If it fails#

Agent offline

Restart the Windows/Linux agent or ZimaOS container. Check its first error and confirm the server has internet access.

Tunnel online, joining fails

Retest LAN joining. Confirm the tunnel targets the same TCP port as Minecraft.