In the world of Minecraft, Nether portals for traveling to the Nether are a very important mechanism from the middle of the game onwards, but many players are plagued by problems such as “portals not igniting,” “links not working,” and “being sent to another location.”
This article provides a detailed explanation of actual problems and solutions.
1. Causes and countermeasures when the Nether Portal does not ignite
If the nether portal is completed but the purple portal part does not appear or does not respond, please check the following points.
Check if the structure is correct
Nether portals cannot be ignited properly unless the inner space is at least 2×3 (height x width) and the outer frame is an obsidian rectangle of 4×5. Corners do not need to be obsidian, but all frames must be obsidian. (Alibaba)
Incorrect examples include crying obsidian or another block mixed in, or a block or water inside. If these are present, ignition will not be detected. (Alibaba)
How to use flint
If you want to use Flint and Steel or Fire Charge, you must right-click (or equivalent) inside the obsidian. Simply clicking outside the frame or trying to place it in the air will not work. (Alibaba)
Invisible obstacles and bugs
Even if the interior is seemingly empty, hidden blocks, entities, or chunk loading issues can prevent ignition.
It is effective to destroy the frame, rebuild it, and relight it, or try reloading the world. (Alibaba)
2. Problem with Nether portal not linking or being sent to an unintended location
Nether portals are not simply ignited, but are linked by Is there a portal that corresponds to the correct location in a different dimension? This is a point of misunderstanding.
How nether links work (coordinate scale)
The Nether and Overworld have a coordinate scale of 8:1.
In other words, the X and Z coordinates of the overworld divided by 8 are the approximate coordinates of the Nether. By building a portal there, it will be easier to link. (CyberPost)
Example)
If the portal is located at X:160, Z:240 in the overworld:
It is ideal to create a corresponding portal around X:20, Z:30 on the Nether side. (CyberPost)
Automatic generation and search range
When creating a new portal, Minecraft may give priority to linking to an existing portal nearby even if it has corresponding coordinates. The game searches for existing portals within a certain range, and if found, links to it. (Minecraft Feedback)
Therefore, the main causes of unintended links are:
- Existing portal nearby
- Coordinate calculation is incorrect
- The newly created Nether portal is buried in obstacles (lava and terrain).
These include: (CyberPost)
Steps to make links correct
The following steps will help you link safely:
- Record the exact X/Z coordinates of the overworld portal.
- Calculate the nether coordinates using the value divided by 8 as a guide.
- Go to that location on the Nether side and build a portal there.
- Go through the portal on the Overworld side once, then go through the portal on the Nether side again.
This step often stabilizes the link. (CyberPost)
What to do when multiple portals are too close
If there are multiple portals in the same area, the game may get confused about which one to link to, and you may be sent to an unintended portal.
In this case:
- Temporarily destroy unnecessary portals nearby
- This can be resolved by placing portals with sufficient coordinates and distance
. (CyberPost)
3． If the link still doesn’t work
World chunking and loading issues
Occasionally links may break temporarily due to chunk loading or bugs. There have also been reports that logging out → logging in again or reloading after a crash may fix the problem. (Reddit)
Influence of Java version/server environment
The behavior of nether portals may change depending on server-side settings, plugins, and MODs. In this case, checking with the server administrator to see if they have “portal link rules” or “dimensional movement related settings” may help resolve the issue. (The Tools Trunk)
4. Summary: Nether portal problem checklist
When you cannot ignite
- Check the size and structure of the portal frame
- Are there any unnecessary blocks/items inside?
- Are you using flint the right way?
When a link doesn’t work
- Calculate the 8:1 coordinates and create a nether portal in the correct location
- Check if existing nearby portals are interfering
- If necessary, destroy unnecessary portals and rebuild them
When that doesn’t work
- Refresh chunks and game loading
- Check if server settings or plugins are causing the problem
Nether portals are an element that greatly increases the fun of Minecraft, but by understanding how they work and linking them correctly, you can build a comfortable mobile network. Please use this article as a reference to create a nether portal that works reliably.
If necessary, we can also provide a video step-by-step guide, so please let us know if you would like one.
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