If you've ever hosted a LAN world only to have friends toggle cheats on behind your back, No LAN Cheating Mod solves that problem in the simplest way possible — it removes the "Allow Cheats" button from the "Open to LAN" menu entirely. With over 94,000 downloads and active development since 2022, this lightweight utility has become a go-to solution for anyone who wants to keep LAN sessions fair without relying on a dedicated server setup.
Key Features
- Cheat button removal — Strips the "Allow Cheats" toggle from the "Open to LAN" screen, so players hosting a world simply cannot enable cheats through the standard menu.
- Fair LAN gameplay — Ensures all players on a LAN session play under the same rules, eliminating the temptation to grant creative mode or run commands mid-game.
- Configurable behavior — Offers flexible configuration options for disabling the LAN cheat button, giving server administrators and world hosts control over how the restriction is applied.
- Multi-loader support — Works across Forge, Fabric, Quilt, and NeoForge, covering virtually every modding ecosystem in the Minecraft community.
Screenshots
How to Install
- Download and install your preferred mod loader (Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, or Quilt) for your Minecraft version.
- If using Fabric or Quilt, also install Fabric API. If you need the config screen, install Cloth Config API as well.
- Download the No LAN Cheating Mod file matching your Minecraft version and loader.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into your.minecraft/modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft — the "Allow Cheats" button will no longer appear in the "Open to LAN" menu.
Requirements
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt |
| Dependencies | Fabric API (Fabric/Quilt), Cloth Config API (optional, for config screen) |
| Minecraft Versions | 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2, 1.14.4, 1.12.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dead simple — install it and the cheat option is gone, no configuration required
- Supports all four major mod loaders (Forge, Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge)
- Wide version coverage from 1.12.2 through 1.20.2
- Open-source under the MIT license with active maintenance
- Configurable for administrators who want fine-tuned control
Cons
- Only affects the LAN menu — does not prevent cheats enabled through other means on dedicated servers
- Requires Cloth Config API as an extra dependency for the configuration screen
- All players on the LAN session need the mod installed for consistent enforcement
Download
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What's New
- Added support for NeoForge's configuration screen, now accessible directly through the mods list.
- Players can adjust mod settings without editing config files manually.
- Improved integration with NeoForge's native mod management interface.
FAQ
Does No LAN Cheating Mod work on dedicated servers?
This mod specifically targets the "Open to LAN" menu in singleplayer worlds. Dedicated servers have their own cheat and operator permission systems that are managed separately through server configuration files.
Do all players need to install No LAN Cheating Mod for it to work?
The mod needs to be installed on the host's client — the player who opens their world to LAN. However, installing it on all clients ensures no one can bypass the restriction from their own menu.
Can I still use operator commands if I have this mod installed?
The mod removes the "Allow Cheats" toggle from the LAN screen. If you need operator-level commands, you would need to configure that through other means or temporarily remove the mod. The configurable options may also offer flexibility depending on your setup.
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