LEVEL 1Shared Setup
Let friends join with Playit
Connect Windows, ZimaOS, or Linux without changing the router.
About 10 minEasyReviewed Aug 18, 2026
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#
- 1Create an account at playit.gg ↗.
- 2Install and run the agent for your path:
| Path | Agent | Local target |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Official Windows agent | 127.0.0.1:25565 |
| Ubuntu/Linux | Official Linux agent | 127.0.0.1:25565 |
| ZimaOS | ZimaOS app or documented container | Reserved ZimaOS LAN IP + 25565 |
- 1Claim the agent using the shown link or code.
- 2Create a Minecraft Java tunnel and select that agent.
- 3Save, confirm the tunnel is online, and copy its public hostname.
- 4Ask 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.