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Where do I find a Portable Hole?
Portable Holes are loot items found exclusively in stronghold chests. You'll need to locate a stronghold, search its chests, and hope for the item—it's not craftable or obtainable any other way.
Can I use a Portable Hole multiple times?
Yes, the Portable Hole is reusable. Each time you activate it, it creates a new temporary tunnel, so you can use the same item as many times as you want.
What happens if I don't move fast enough through the hole?
If blocks reappear while you're still inside the tunnel, you'll be trapped or suffocated by the returning blocks. Always move quickly through the hole to avoid this.
Can I change how big the tunnel is?
The tunnel is a fixed 3×3 size and cannot be resized. However, you can modify other behaviors like duration or cooldown through the server config file.
How do I edit the mod config?
Find your config files in /.minecraft/config/ (client and common configs) or /.minecraft/saves/ /serverconfig/ (server configs). Edit the .toml files with any text editor, and changes reload automatically after a few seconds without restarting.
Can I use a Portable Hole to mine faster?
The Portable Hole creates a temporary tunnel but doesn't break blocks—it only hides them temporarily. You'd still need to mine blocks normally, though the tunnel can help you navigate quickly through terrain.
What do I do if the mod isn't working after I update?
Delete your old config files and let the mod regenerate them with default settings, or check if a newer config format is needed. If problems persist, verify the mod is compatible with your Minecraft version and other installed mods.
What does the Portable Hole Mod do?
It adds a magical tool that opens temporary passages through solid blocks . Click a surface to clear a short tunnel in that direction, and the removed blocks return on their own after a few seconds.
How do I get the Portable Hole item?
The Portable Hole item is found in stronghold chests.
How long do the holes last?
Temporary holes only stay open for a few seconds before the removed blocks reappear.
Do the blocks come back after using it?
Yes. After a brief moment the removed blocks return on their own, so no permanent damage is left behind.
Can I change the hole depth, duration, or cooldown?
Yes, the mod offers configuration for hole depth, duration, cooldown, visuals, and which blocks can be affected.
Where are the config files for Portable Hole?
Client and common configs are in .minecraft/config, named -client.toml and -common.toml. Server configs are per world, found in .minecraft/saves/ /serverconfig/ -server.toml for singleplayer or /serverconfig/ -server.toml on a server.
Do I need to restart the game after editing the config?
No. After saving the file, the config automatically reloads in-game after a couple of seconds.
What mod loaders and Minecraft versions does Portable Hole support?
It supports Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge, on Minecraft versions 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, and 26.3.
What dependencies does Portable Hole require?
Puzzles Lib is required on Fabric and NeoForge. On Fabric you also need Fabric API and the Forge Config API Port .
Does Portable Hole need to be installed on the server?
Yes. Installation is required on both the client and the server.