CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Protected Area
Define and enforce customizable protected zones in Minecraft with automated rule enforcement and player-specific exceptions.
Quick answer
Which Protected Area release should I use?
Protected Area ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.4-client.jar targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Protected Area required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Protected Area ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.4-client.jar need?
ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.4-client.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Protected Area without breaking your instance.
Built for Protected Area ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.4-client.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.4-client.jar. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.4-client.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Protected Area add?
Mod to protect areas and enforce rules on your server!
It allows you to create cubic zones, block actions (breaking, placing, PvP, spawns, etc.), grant exceptions, and execute commands when entering or exiting.
Environments
Server- and client-side mod
Forge 1.20.1
Client-side mod
Server-side mod
Fabric 1.21 - 1.21.1
Wiki
https://protectedarea.zioo.com/

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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Protected Area by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Protected Area versions and loaders
ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.4-client.jar
13 Jul 2026
ProtectedAreaServer-1.0.4-server.jar
13 Jul 2026
ProtectedAreaServer-1.0.2-server.jar
7 May 2026
ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.2-client.jar
7 May 2026
ProtectedAreaServer-1.0.1.-fabric.jar
17 Apr 2026
ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.1-fabric.jar
27 Feb 2026
ProtectedAreaClient-1.0-fabric.jar
ProtectedAreaClient-1.0.jar
14 Feb 2026
protectedarea-1.0.7.1-forge-1.20.1.jar
protectedarea-1.0.7-forge-1.20.1.jar
24 Oct 2025
protectedarea-1.0.7-forge-1.20.1.jar
8 Oct 2025
protectedarea-1.0.6-forge-1.20.1.jar
protectedarea-1.0.6.jar
13 Sept 2025
protectedarea-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar
protectedarea-1.0.5.jar
1 Sept 2025
protectedarea-1.0.4-forge-1.20.1.jar
protectedarea-1.0.4.jar
11 Aug 2025
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