
EntranceControl
EntranceControl is a plugin that allows players to create a selection of entrances (doors, trapdoors and fence gates) to lock, sync and protect them.

Features
- Easy selection of entrances.
- Modular settings for lock, sync and protect each selection.
- Highly configurable.
- Folia support.
- WorldGuard integration.

Commands and Permissions
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
/entrancecontrol |
Base command of the plugin. | entrancecontrol.base |
/entrancecontrol lock [SelectionID] |
Starts an entrance selection. | entrancecontrol.lock |
/entrancecontrol manager |
Opens the entrance selection manager menu. | entrancecontrol.manager |
/entrancecontrol open <SelectionID> |
Opens all the entrances of the specified entrance selection. | entrancecontrol.open |
/entrancecontrol close <SelectionID> |
Closes all the entrances of the specified entrance selection. | entrancecontrol.close |
/entrancecontrol identify |
Starts an entrance selection identification session. | entrancecontrol.identify |
/entrancecontrol delete <Player> <SelectionID> |
Deletes the specified entrance selection from the indicated player. | entrancecontrol.delete |
/entrancecontrol reload |
Reloads the configurations of the plugin. | entrancecontrol.reload |
/entrancecontrol help |
Displays a list of the commands of the plugin. | entrancecontrol.help |
| Allows players to open locked entrance selections without being members of them. | entrancecontrol.bypass.lock |
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| Allows players to break entrance selections without being members of them. | entrancecontrol.bypass.protection |
Configurations
| Configuration | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| world-blacklist | List of worlds EntranceControl will handle actions in. | world-blacklist: - world_the_end |
| region-blacklist | List of WorldGuard regions EntranceControl will handle actions in. | region-blacklist: - region1 - region2 |
| maximum-entrance-selection-amount | Permission and default settings for the amount of entrance selections players can have. | maximum-entrance-selection-amount: permission: entrancecontrol.maximum_entrance_selections. default: 10 |
| maximum-selected-entrances | Permission and default settings for the amount of entrances players can select in an entrance selection. | maximum-selected-entrances: permission: entrancecontrol.maximum_selected_entrances. default: 4 |
| maximum-selection-distance | Permission and default settings for the maximum allowed distance between all entrances in an entrance selection. | maximum-selection-distance: permission: entrancecontrol.maximum_selection_distance. default: 20 |
| break-protection | Whether the plugin should protect entrance selections from griefing. | break-protection: true |
Messages, sounds and particles from the plugin are also configurable. For instructions for how to configure this, check the PenPenLib guide.
Dependencies
Soft Dependencies
- WorldGuard: Used to check for blacklisted search regions.
Installation
- Download the latest version of PenPenLib and EntranceControl JAR files.
- Drop the JAR files into the
pluginsfolder of your Spigot/Paper server. - Restart the server.
Compatibility
EntranceControl is compatible with Minecraft versions 1.19.4 and later. Compatibility with older versions is not currently planned, as Folia's oldest supported version is 1.19.4.
Contributing
Contributions to EntranceControl are welcome! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue on the GitHub repository. To contribute code:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature/fix.
- Commit your changes.
- Open a pull request and assign me as the reviewer.
License
EntranceControl is licensed under the MIT License.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as EntranceControl-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 62 KB
- Download link checked 10 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.