How to light a nether portal

A Nether Portal acts as a doorway between the Overworld and the Nether. It allows you to move between the Nether and the Overworld as often as you'd like.

Learn how to make a Nether Portal in Minecraft with our step-by-step instructions and video walk-through.

How To Make A Nether Portal Video Tutorial

Available Platforms

Edition	Platform	Available
Java Edition	Windows, Mac & Linux PC's	Yes
Bedrock Edition	Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows 10 PC's	Yes
Education Edition	Mac, iOs 12, Windows 10 PC's	Yes
PlayStation Edition	PlayStation 3 & 4	Yes

Tools & Supplies Needed

Steps To Make A Nether Portal

1.

Build The Portal Frame

First, we'll build the base of the portal by placing 4 obsidian blocks on the ground. Each side of the frame should be 5 obsidian high.

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And lastly, the top of the frame will be 4 obsidian wide. So, essentially the Nether Portal dimensions are 4 blocks wide X 5 blocks high. The frame will take a total of 14 obsidian.

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