CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Nether Portals
Build Nether portals in any shape or orientation, closed obsidian frame, light with flint and steel, and walk through.
Quick answer
Which Better Nether Portals release should I use?
Better Nether Portals better_nether_portals 1.0 targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Nether Portals required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better Nether Portals better_nether_portals 1.0 need?
better_nether_portals 1.0. 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 Better Nether Portals without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Nether Portals better_nether_portals 1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use better_nether_portals 1.0. It targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge; 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside better_nether_portals 1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Nether Portals add?
Better Nether Portals
Tired of the same old 4×5 rectangle? Better Nether Portals lets you build Nether portals in any shape and orientation, as long as the obsidian frame is closed and connected.
Light it with flint and steel and it just works.

Features
• Any shape ~ hearts, diamonds, crosses, circles, custom builds, and more
• Any orientation ~ upright walls or flat on the floor / ceiling
• Crying Obsidian supported in the frame
• Proper portal linking ~ return through a portal and you’ll come back to the same one you used
• Works with vanilla Nether travel (no extra items or rituals)
How to use
- Build a closed frame of Obsidian (or Crying Obsidian).
- Leave the interior empty (air).
- Light the inside with flint and steel.
- Walk through same as a normal Nether portal.
Minimum size can be as small as a 1×1 opening (four obsidian around one portal block). Maximum interior size matches vanilla’s large-portal limit (up to 21×21 / 441 blocks).
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Nether Portals by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 14 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Nether Portals versions and loaders
better_nether_portals 1.0
better_nether_portals-1.21.11-1.0.1.jar
2 Aug 2026
better_nether_portals 1.0
better_nether_portals-1.21.10-1.0.0.jar
2 Aug 2026
better_nether_portals 1.0
better_nether_portals-1.21.11-1.0.1.jar
27 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals 1.1
better_nether_portals-1.21.5-1.0.1.jar
27 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals 1.0
better_nether_portals-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar
27 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals 1.0
better_nether_portals-1.21.5-1.0.0.jar
27 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals-neoforge
better_nether_portals-neoforge-26.1.2-26.1.2-1.0.0.jar
21 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals-forge
better_nether_portals-forge-26.1.2-26.1.2-1.0.0.jar
21 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals-fabric
better_nether_portals-fabric-26.1.2-26.1.2-1.0.0.jar
21 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals 1.0
better_nether_portals 1.0.jar
18 Jul 2026
better_nether_portals 1.0
better_nether_portals 1.0.jar
18 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.