Play Minecraft safely with Meshnet

You will not be banned from Minecraft for playing on a private world with friends using Meshnet. Meshnet works like a secure LAN connection, so your IP address will not be disallowlisted (banned) from the game.

No — by using a free VPN, you’re putting your security and privacy at risk. Free VPNs are known for sharing users’ data with third parties, weak infrastructure, and connectivity issues. Minecraft also actively blocks free VPNs, and you might not be able to access your account. The best VPNs for Minecraft let you enjoy the game with improved privacy and security. For example, NordVPN lets you safely create private Minecraft worlds using Meshnet and play directly with your friends.

It is both simpler and safer to use NordVPN’s Meshnet function over port forwarding for Minecraft multiplayer. Port forwarding without careful consideration can expose your device to hackers and other online threats.

NordVPN should not be used to bypass sanctions under a valid Terms of Service, including circumventing Minecraft IP bans by connecting to a VPN server in another country. If you receive a Minecraft ban, you can reach out to Mojang’s community support for an appeal. That being said, Minecraft bans are usually temporary — permanent bans are reserved only for the most serious violations, like using a stolen credit card to purchase the game. You will also not be banned for playing on a private Minecraft world over Meshnet.

Yes, but if you want to play with your friends over Meshnet, you will need a PC to host a multiplayer server. Once you’ve set it up, Meshnet users running the same version of Minecraft on their mobile devices as the server will be able to join the game. Minecraft is available on Android and iOS mobile devices, just like NordVPN.