Chunk by Chunk
Restricted to 1 Chunk by default, earn XP to buy more Chunks.
About this Mod
This Mod adds 3 Keybinds, 1 (OP Only) Command & a Player Variable visable only in NBT Data.
Its is Requied on Both Client & Server, and its a Per Player System due to it all being saved in Player NBT Data.
The Entire world is Loaded at all times but the Player is Physically unable to interact or move into the spaces outside the restricted Chunks. with the exception of Ranged Weapons.
/Chunk
- reset: removes all chunks then adds 1 in the current chunk.
- border: toggles Chunk Restrictions on/off for the Player.
- manager: opens the Management Menu (1 Keybind is also for this)
- add: adds a Chunk
- remove: removes a Chunk
Chunk Manager KeyBind
Opens the Management Menu (OP is not required), the Management Menu is where you can Spend XP to Unlock a Nearby Chunk, the XP Cost is based off Distance from the Origin Chunk & amount of Chunks Total already. however it Caps at 50 Levels.
Chunk MiniMap KeyBind
It Just toggles a little map in the Top Right showing the Nearby Chunks and weather its Owned of Not, this Map and the Management Menu are both directional.
Toggle Chunk Restrictions KeyBind
basically just a Toggle for the all Gameplay elements of the mod.
Available Versions
How to Install Chunk by Chunk on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Chunk by Chunk". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Chunk by Chunk server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Chunk by Chunk compatible with forge and neoforge?
Chunk by Chunk officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Chunk by Chunk – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Chunk by Chunk 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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