
Custom Areas
Take full control of your server! Custom Areas is a powerful, server-side mod that lets you create and manage protected zones through an intuitive, 100% GUI-based interface. Define granular rules with a powerful flag system, restrict area access wit
About this Mod
Custom Areas is a powerful and easy-to-use Fabric mod designed exclusively for the server-side. Forget complicated commands and configuration files. With this mod, you can create, manage, and protect zones in your world in a 100% visual and intuitive way through interactive menus.
It's the perfect tool for administrators looking for granular control over their worlds, from protecting a spawn to creating PVP arenas VIP zones or Functional areas that activate commands when interacting with them.
🚀 Key Features
Everything is managed from a central menu, with no need to memorize complex commands.
100% Intuitive Zone Management
- Easy Creation: Use
/ca menuto get a selection wand and define your zones with two clicks. - GUIs for Everything: Rename, teleport to, edit, and delete your areas from a convenient graphical interface.
- Selection Visualizer: While selecting an area, you'll see a particle outline to know exactly what you're protecting.
- Easy Creation: Use
Advanced Flag System
Control what players can and cannot do in each zone with a simple click.
- World Protection: Enable or disable
block-break,block-place,tnt-detonation,fire-spread. - Player Rules: Control
pvp,invincibility,hunger-drain, and interactions (interact,chest-access). - Aesthetic Interface: Each flag has a representative icon and an enchantment glint when active, making management more visual.
- World Protection: Enable or disable
Deep Integration with LuckPerms
Go beyond flags and control who can enter your zones.
- Access Restriction: Assign one or more permission nodes (e.g.,
group.viporcustomareas.dungeon1) to an area. Players without the required permission will be ejected upon entry. - In-Game Permission Manager: Add or remove the permissions required for an area from a simple menu.
- Visualize Who Has Access! A unique feature: click on a permission and view a list with the heads of all online players who meet that requirement.
- Access Restriction: Assign one or more permission nodes (e.g.,
Priority System
Have a zone within another zone? No problem! The priority system allows you to decide which zone's rules apply when they overlap, always giving preference to the one with the higher priority.
Automation and Customization
- Entry Commands: Define commands that will be automatically executed by the console when a player enters an area (e.g.,
effect give %player% speed). - Welcome Titles: Configure custom titles and subtitles (with
&color code support) that appear on a player's screen upon entering a zone.
- Entry Commands: Define commands that will be automatically executed by the console when a player enters an area (e.g.,
⚙️ How to Use
- Install the mod and its dependencies into your server's
modsfolder. - As an admin, type the command
/ca menuin-game. - Use the "Create New Area" button to get the selection tool.
- Define the boundaries of your zone and confirm it with
/ca confirm. - Manage all the rules and features of your new zone from the "Manage Areas" menu!
📦 Dependencies
This mod is server-side only and requires the following dependencies to function:
- Fabric API
- GooeyLibs2 (v3.1.1 or higher)
- LuckPerms (required for permission features)
💬 Support
@f0cus discord.gg
Available Versions
How to Install Custom Areas on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Custom Areas". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Custom Areas server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Custom Areas compatible with fabric?
Custom Areas officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Custom Areas – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Custom Areas consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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