Saro's Region Protector
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.

Saro's Region Protector is a comprehensive region protection mod for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1. It allows players to create protected regions in the world where various actions can be controlled through a flexible flag system.

- Simple Region Creation: Select two corners with the Protector tool to define your region
- Granular Protection Control: 16 different protection flags to fine-tune what is allowed in your region
- User Management: Add trusted players who can bypass protection
- Visual Selection: See your selection in real-time before confirming
- Multi-Dimension Support: Create regions in any dimension
- Server-Side Storage: All regions are saved server-side and synchronized to clients
Getting Started
Creating a Region
- Craft or obtain the Protector item (found in the Tools & Utilities creative tab)
- Right-click on a block to select the first corner of your region
- Right-click on another block to select the second corner
- Enter a name for your region in the GUI that appears
- Configure protection flags and add trusted users as needed
- Click "Save" to create your protected region
Managing Regions
- Edit an Existing Region: Right-click on a block within the region with the Protector tool
- Edit Protection Flags: Shift + Right-click on a block within the region with the Protector tool
- Add Trusted Users: In the region management GUI, click "Toggle Users" and add player names

Saro's Region Protector offers 16 different protection flags to control what actions are allowed in your regions:
General Flags
BUILD: Controls whether blocks can be mined or placed
INTERACT: Controls whether doors, levers, etc. can be used
Specific Flags
BLOCK_BREAK: Controls whether blocks can be broken
BLOCK_PLACE: Controls whether blocks can be placed
DAMAGE_ANIMALS: Controls whether players can harm friendly animals
CHEST_ACCESS: Controls whether inventories can be accessed
RIDE: Controls whether vehicles (including animals) can be mounted
PVP: Controls whether player versus player combat is permitted
SLEEP: Controls whether sleeping in a bed is permitted
RESPAWN_ANCHORS: Controls whether respawn anchors can be activated
TNT: Controls whether TNT detonation or block damage is permitted
VEHICLE_PLACE: Controls whether vehicles (boats, minecarts) can be placed
VEHICLE_DESTROY: Controls whether vehicles can be destroyed
LIGHTER: Controls whether flint and steel or a fire charge can be used
ITEM_FRAME: Controls whether item frames can be interacted with
FIREWORK_DAMAGE: Controls whether fireworks can deal damage to entities
When a flag is set to true, the corresponding action is blocked for non-trusted players. When set to false, the action is allowed for all players.

Saro's Region Protector is designed for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1. It should be compatible with most other mods, but conflicts may occur with other region protection or claim mods.
Project Support & Usage
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Modpacks: You are free to include my work in any modpack. Please ensure proper credit is given by providing a link to this project page.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 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 CurseForge — 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 sarosregionprotector-1.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 223 KB
- Download link checked 28 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.
