Java and Bedrock 1.20–1.21 · 2 min read

Nether portals lead to the wrong place: link the right exits

Portals do not remember the name pair. The game recalculates the coordinates and selects the appropriate exit; an adjacent frame can intercept the transition, especially if the desired one is located far from the calculated point.

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A player at a portal among the crimson forest and lava flows of the Nether
Illustration: a player at a portal among the crimson forest and lava flows of the Nether. This is an artistic scene, not a snapshot of a specific server.

Recalculate X and Z

From the Overworld to the Nether, divide X and Z by 8, multiply back by 8. The sign is preserved. The Y height is not divided and is selected separately taking into account safety and adjacent frames. Reference: Minecraft: Nether and portals.

Example: house X=800, Z=-400 corresponds to Nether X=100, Z=-50. Do not round negative coordinates to positive ones. In a long tunnel, signs should show the measurement and both pairs of coordinates.

Diagram: two bases and their Nether points
Author's diagram for guidance; not a game shot.Scroll the diagram horizontally.Open full-size diagram

Place both frames manually

Save the coordinates of the home opening, enter and prepare a protected area at the calculated X/Z Nether. If the automatically created exit is far away, build a new one closer to the goal. Choose a height that is accessible, but close to the paired portal vertically if there are competitors nearby.

Check three transitions: house → desired Nether frame → house → same frame. Only after success, dismantle the unnecessary time frame. Until then, save the flint and obsidian on both sides.

Covering the first frame and returning is described here: Your first Nether trip: secure a portal and find your way home.

Two bases require two precise points

For base A (800,-400) target (100,-50); for B (1600,-400) target (200,-50). The difference is 800 Overworld blocks become 100 Nether blocks. If both go through the same frame, first check for the presence of a second exit at the calculated position.

Don't use one universal minimum distance as a guarantee: finding and creating an outlet varies between editions, and Y influences selection. Coordinate the transfer of frames with your neighbors: their route may use the same node.

Recording coordinates and road signs are described in the manual: Maps and signposts: make your world easier to navigate.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to divide the height by eight?

No, the scale refers to X and Z.

Why is it right to go there, but not back?

Reverse search selects the output again; check coordinates and competing frames.

Is it possible to immediately demolish the old portal?

Check the full circle first and save the re-ignition means.

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