How to make a door in Minecraft

Don't forget a doormat.

One of the most important steps in Minecraft is building a home or shelter. This will provide a safe place to rest at night and typically keep monsters at bay. You can create your house however you see fit, but a crucial structure is a door or a secret door. This allows you to easily come in and out while keeping unwanted intruders out. This may leave you wondering how to create a door in Minecraft.

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How to craft a door in Minecraft

To craft a door in Minecraft, you will need two things: a Crafting Table and the required materials. Creating a door requires using a crafting table, as you must use ingredients in two columns of three. As for the materials for crafting a door, you can use any of the below materials.

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  • Six blocks of Oak Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Spruce Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Birch Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Jungle Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Acacia Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Dark Oak Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Mangroove Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Crimson Wood Planks
  • Six blocks of Warped Wood Planks
  • Six Iron Ingots

Doors made from Iron Ingots function differently and require a pressure plate of a switch to activate. All other doors can simply be interacted with to open. When placing a door, it will be on the edge of the block closest to where you are standing. You can also place two doors side-by-side to create a double door.

For more information on Minecraft, check out Best Minecraft 1.19 Deep Dark Seeds for Bedrock and Java and Best Minecraft 1.19 Ancient City Seeds for Bedrock and Java on Pro Game Guides.

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