DimBan
Server owners often need fine-grained control over where players can roam. Some dimensions cause lag, break progression, or simply do not fit the theme of a particular world. That is exactly the problem DimBan solves. This lightweight, server-side mod lets you ban entire dimensions through a simple config file, and it handles the messy parts automatically: teleporting players out and stopping banned dimensions from ticking.
If you have ever wanted to close off the Nether or the End without installing a pile of scripts, this mod is built for you. It is designed for modern Minecraft versions and works as a server-side add-on, so vanilla clients can connect without installing anything on their side.
What DimBan Actually Does
At its core, DimBan reads a list of dimensions you want to disable. Once a dimension is on that list, two things happen. First, any player who logs in while standing inside a banned dimension is immediately teleported to a safe fallback dimension. Second, the banned dimension stops ticking entirely, which means no mob spawning, no block updates, and no redstone activity chewing through your server's CPU.
There is also a safety net for players who are already inside a banned dimension when it becomes active. Before the tick is cancelled, they are moved to the destination dimension you configured. Nobody gets trapped in a frozen void.
Key Features at a Glance
- Ban any dimension by adding its ID to the config list
- Automatic teleport to a fallback dimension on login
- Banned dimensions stop ticking, saving server resources
- Players inside a banned dimension are relocated before ticking is cancelled
- In-game config reloading, so no full restart is required
- Fully server-side, meaning vanilla clients can join as usual
Configuration Explained
The config lives in config/dimban-toml. It is short and readable, which is part of the appeal. The two settings you will care about most are the dimension list and the fallback destination.
The DimensionsToBan entry takes an array of dimension IDs, for example ["minecraft:the_nether"]. The WhereToGo entry defines where players end up if their current dimension is banned, with "minecraft:overworld" as the typical default. Because the format is plain and predictable, editing it takes seconds even if you have never touched a config file before.
Reloading is handled in-game, which means you can test changes live. Add a dimension, reload, watch players get moved, and confirm the tick has stopped. That workflow is far friendlier than restarting the whole server every time you tweak a single line.
Version and Loader Support
DimBan targets current Minecraft releases and is distributed as a server-side mod for the Fabric and NeoForge loaders. Because it only runs on the server, you do not need to ask your players to install matching files, and you avoid the usual version-mismatch headaches that come with client-side mods. Always check that the build you grab matches your server's Minecraft version before dropping it into the mods folder.
If you prefer a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher bundles DimBan alongside a curated catalog of server add-ons, so you can enable it with a single click and let the launcher handle updates automatically.
How to Install DimBan
Getting started is straightforward. Follow these steps and you will be running in minutes.
- Confirm your server runs a supported Minecraft version with Fabric or NeoForge installed
- Download DimBan and place the jar file into your server's mods folder
- Start the server once to generate
config/dimban-toml - Open the config and add the dimension IDs you want to ban
- Set
WhereToGoto the dimension players should be sent to - Reload the config in-game or restart the server to apply changes
After that, test by entering a banned dimension and confirming you are moved to the fallback. If everything works, you are done. No client-side installation, no complicated permissions, no extra dependencies.
Who Should Use It
DimBan suits survival servers that want to gate the Nether behind progression, creative worlds that only need the Overworld, and performance-focused setups where an unused dimension is pure overhead. It is also handy for themed servers, such as skyblock or adventure maps, where extra dimensions would break the intended experience.
The mod does one job and does it cleanly. It does not add new blocks, mobs, or mechanics, so it will not clash with the rest of your modpack. That restraint is precisely why it fits so many different server styles.
Final Thoughts
Dimension control should not require custom plugins or fragile command blocks. DimBan delivers a focused solution: ban what you do not need, redirect players safely, and stop wasted ticks. Whether you run a small friend server or a busy public world, this server-side mod keeps your dimensions under control with minimal effort and almost no performance cost.