
Waypoints
A lightweight Minecraft waypoint datapack that adds a survival-friendly fast travel and teleport system for singleplayer and SMP servers. Supports Minecraft Java 1.21.6+.
About this Mod
Waypoints Teleport – Minecraft Waypoint & Fast Travel Datapack (1.21.6+)
Waypoints Teleport is a lightweight Minecraft waypoint datapack that adds a survival-friendly fast travel and teleport system to your world. Save, manage, and instantly travel between custom locations across all dimensions using a clean dialog-based interface — no client-side mods required.
Perfect for survival worlds, SMP servers, multiplayer communities, and long-term exploration maps.
Craft and obtain a Waypoint Rod to unlock your personal teleport network.
Features

- ✔ Create and manage up to 20 custom waypoints per player
- ✔ Cross-dimension teleportation (Overworld, Nether, End)
- ✔ Survival-balanced XP cost system (configurable)
- ✔ Built-in teleport cooldown to prevent spam
- ✔ Fully multiplayer compatible (server-side storage)
- ✔ No resource pack required
- ✔ Vanilla datapack – no Fabric or Forge needed
- ✔ Designed for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6+
Requirements
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.6 or later (Java Edition)
- Type: Vanilla Datapack
- Single Player/Server: Works on both
Getting Started
Obtaining the Waypoint Rod
Crafting Recipe:

- R = Redstone
- S = Stick
The Waypoint Rod acts as your portable fast travel controller. Right-click to open your waypoint management menu.
Using the Waypoints Menu
- Right-click the Waypoint Rod to open the main menu
- Choose from 5 options:
- Create Waypoint – Save your current location
- My Waypoints – View all saved locations
- Teleport – Fast travel to a selected waypoint
- Remove – Delete an existing waypoint
- Help & Info – View system details
Teleporting (Fast Travel System)
- Open the Teleport menu
- Select a waypoint from the dialog interface
- Instantly fast travel to that location
- Cost: 2 XP Levels per teleport (configurable)
- Cooldown: 10 seconds between teleports
Creating Waypoints
Click "Create Waypoint" and enter a custom name (up to 24 characters). If left blank, the system auto-generates names such as "Waypoint 1", "Waypoint 2", etc.
- Max Waypoints: 20 per player (configurable)
- Storage: Permanently saved server-side
- Distance: Unlimited cross-dimension support
Commands
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
/trigger wp_menu set 1 |
Open the Waypoints menu |
/trigger wp_list set 1 |
Show your waypoints in chat (legacy) |
/trigger wp_list set -1 |
Show your waypoints in dialog |
/trigger wp_create set 1 |
Create a new waypoint |
/trigger wp_tp set -1 |
Open Teleport dialog |
/trigger wp_remove set -1 |
Open Remove dialog |
/function waypoints:admin/config |
Open admin configuration panel |
/function waypoints:admin/reset_player @s |
Reset a specific player's saved waypoints |
/function waypoints:admin/uninstall |
Safely uninstall the waypoint datapack |
System Configuration
Customize the Minecraft waypoint and fast travel system:
- XP cost per teleport
- Teleport cooldown duration
- Maximum waypoints per player
/function waypoints:admin/config
Dynamic Dialog System
Each waypoint displays:
- Custom name (or auto-generated fallback)
- X, Y, Z coordinates
- Dimension (Overworld, Nether, End)
Teleportation Mechanics
Teleport instantly to any saved waypoint. The system:
- Checks for sufficient XP before teleporting
- Applies cooldown to prevent teleport spam
- Provides visual and audio feedback
- Displays waypoint confirmation in chat
Server-Side Storage System
All waypoints are stored per-player and persist through world reloads, server restarts, and re-joins. Multiplayer safe and fully isolated per player.
Limits & Balance
- Max Waypoints: 20 per player (default)
- Teleport Cost: 2 XP Levels (default)
- Cooldown: 10 seconds
- Name Length: 24 characters maximum
- Waypoint Distance: Unlimited
Need to adjust XP cost?
- Modify values via settings menu
/function waypoints:admin/config
Technical Details
- Type: Vanilla Minecraft Datapack
- Pack Format: 80+ (Minecraft 1.21.6+)
- Performance Impact: Minimal (only active during interaction)
- Command Usage: ~15 execute commands per tick
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Available Versions
How to Install Waypoints on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1-snapshot-9).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Waypoints". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1-snapshot-9, 26.1-snapshot-8, 26.1-snapshot-7 (+31 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Waypoints server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (26.1-snapshot-9). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Waypoints compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Waypoints officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1-snapshot-9, 26.1-snapshot-8, 26.1-snapshot-7. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Waypoints – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Waypoints 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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