BeginnerSurvival
How to build a Nether portal in Minecraft (and link two portals)
A Nether portal is an upright Obsidian frame, at least 4 blocks wide and 5 tall, lit with fire.
Tested 26.3
The Nether Portal is the swirling purple gateway between the Overworld and the Nether.
It gives off light level 11. It cannot be broken in Survival.
What it does
Build a rectangle of Obsidian at least four wide and five tall then set fire to the inner space, for example with Flint and Steel. Standing in it for a few seconds takes you across; one block in the Nether equals eight in the Overworld, which makes it a fast travel network. The portal block itself cannot be collected.
How to craft
This item has no crafting recipe.
How Nether Portal connects
2 links · from the 26.3 game dataSame family · tag #portals
Tutorials with Nether Portal (2)
IntermediateExploration
How to find a Nether fortress and farm blazes in Minecraft
Build a Nether Portal near the fortress, note its coordinates, and convert them to find the matching Overworld spot.
Tested 26.3
Block states
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Tags
#minecraft:hoglin_repellents#minecraft:portals
Nether Portal · FAQ
What is Nether Portal used for in Minecraft?
It links the Overworld and the Nether.
Can you break Nether Portal?
Not in Survival: its hardness is -1, so no tool can mine it. Its blast resistance (0) also stops explosions.
Does Nether Portal give off light?
Yes, light level 11.