How to disable the End on a Minecraft Java server?

By default, Minecraft allows players to access the End via a portal.
However, it is sometimes necessary to disable this dimension to prevent your players from fighting the Ender Dragon or straying too far from your main gameplay (survival server, RP, minigames, etc.).

Here's how to do it.

🛠️ 1) Disable the End via the bukkit.yml file

If you are using Paper, Spigot, or Bukkit, you can directly block access to the End:

1. Log in to your server's File Manager or via FTP.
2. Open the bukkit.yml file.
3. Look for the following section:

settings:
  allow-end: true

4. Change the value to:

settings:
  allow-end: false

5. Save the file.
6. Restart your server. ✅ The End will now be completely disabled.

🛠️ 2) Disable the End via server.properties

Another solution is to block the generation of the End dimension.

1. Open the server.properties file.
2. Add or modify this line:

allow-nether=true

⚠️ Warning: this setting does not directly manage the End, only the Nether.
For a clean deactivation of the End, use the bukkit.yml method instead.

🛠️ 3) Use a plugin (optional)

If you want to block only the portals to the End while keeping the existing dimension, you can install a plugin such as:

• Multiverse-Core
• WorldGuard

These plugins allow you to control access to dimensions.

🎮 Conclusion

Disabling the End is a simple operation that can be done in a few minutes via bukkit.yml.
It's an excellent solution for keeping your players focused on the main experience of your server.

🚀 Rent your Minecraft Java server

Want a high-performance, secure Minecraft Java server?
👉 Order your Minecraft Java server from LordHosting now

Our team takes care of installation, security, and support, so you can focus on the game.