Restricted Portals Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
What does the Restricted Portals Mod do?
It requires players to craft or obtain a specific item before they can enter dimensions like the Nether or the End. Server admins configure which items are required and which dimensions are restricted, and a custom message appears when a player tries to enter a restricted portal without meeting the requirements.
Which Minecraft versions does the Restricted Portals Mod support?
The mod file lists Minecraft 1.21.11 through 1.22, while the author's Modrinth page lists 1.19.3, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.21, and 1.21.11.
Which mod loaders does the Restricted Portals Mod run on?
The mod file lists NeoForge, and the author's Modrinth page also lists Fabric and Forge.
Does the Restricted Portals Mod add new items or blocks?
No. It only requires existing items to be crafted or obtained before a dimension can be entered; it does not add any new items or blocks of its own.
How do I configure which items are required to enter a dimension?
After installation a config file is generated where you can set the Crafted Items list, the Dimension Resource Names (for example "minecraft:the_nether"), and the Dimension Display Names. The same config also holds the Advancement Title, Advancement Description, and Blocked Message.
Can I change the message shown when a player is blocked from a portal?
Yes. The Blocked Message is a config option, and it supports %item% for the required item and %dim% for the dimension.
How does the mod track whether a player has met the requirements?
It uses advancements to track progress, ensuring players meet the necessary conditions before they can enter a restricted dimension.
Is the Restricted Portals Mod useful on multiplayer servers?
Yes. It is designed to increase difficulty on multiplayer servers by stopping players from rushing into the Nether or End early for strategic advantages, and it can also be used for other reasons.
Does the Restricted Portals Mod require any other mods?
The gathered facts do not list any required dependencies for the mod.
Which dimensions can the Restricted Portals Mod restrict?
It can restrict access to dimensions such as the Nether and the End, and the config uses dimension resource names like "minecraft:the_nether" to define them.