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Custom Portals Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I make and light a portal in Custom Portals Mod?
Craft a Portal Catalyst using 4 Ender Pearls, 4 Eyes of Ender, and any dye. Build a closed frame out of any single block type, then right-click inside the frame with the Portal Catalyst to activate it.
Why aren't my two portals linking together?
Linked portals show animated textures and particle effects; if yours don't, check that both frames use the exact same block, shape, and Portal Catalyst dye color. If the materials match, the portals are likely out of range and need range runes, or they are in different dimensions and need a Gate Rune.
Can I build flat portals on the floor or use custom shapes?
Yes, portals can be built in any shape or size and can even lie flat on the ground. The main requirement is that the entire frame is made from the same type of block.
How do I link portals across different dimensions like the Nether or End?
Place a Gate Rune on any block of the portal frame to allow interdimensional travel. Your destination portal in the other dimension still needs to match the frame block and activator color, and it must be within range.
How do I increase the teleportation range of my portals?
Place an Enhancer, Strong Enhancer, or Infinity Rune onto any block of the portal frame. Each tier extends the working radius so your portal can connect to further destinations.
Can I give all portals unlimited range without crafting runes?
Yes. With Mod Menu and Cloth Config installed, go to Mod Menu, select Custom Portals Settings, and enable Portals Always Have Unlimited Range, or manually edit customportals.conf in your config folder and set portals_always_unlimited = true.
How do I make portals teleport me instantly?
Attach a Haste Rune to any block on the portal frame. Stepping into the portal will then teleport you immediately with no delay.
How do I change where I spawn when coming out of a portal?
Shift + right-click a portal block with an empty hand to change that portal's arrival spawn position.
Can I turn a custom portal off with redstone?
Yes, applying a redstone signal to a portal will disable or re-enable it, allowing you to toggle your portals with levers, buttons, or redstone circuits.
How can I make multiple portal networks using the same building block?
Craft Portal Catalysts using different dyes for each pair of portals. Because portals only link when both the frame material and activator color match, each dye color acts as a separate channel for that block type.