BlockLocker Guide

Protect your valuable containers and doors with BlockLocker. Lock chests, furnaces, hoppers, and more to prevent other players from accessing or stealing your items.

Key Features

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Lock Containers

Secure chests, furnaces, brewing stands, hoppers, and more.

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Lock Doors

Prevent unauthorized entry to doors, trapdoors, and gates.

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Grant Access

Share locked containers with trusted team members.

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Instant Lock

Lock blocks instantly with a simple right-click.

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Lock Preview

See at a glance which blocks are locked and by whom.

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View Access List

Check who has access to your locked containers.

Getting Started

  1. Find or place a container you want to protect (chest, furnace, hopper, etc.)
  2. Right-click the block while holding nothing to lock it
  3. A sign will appear on the block indicating it's locked
  4. Only you can access the locked container now
  5. To add other players, right-click again and enter their names
  6. To unlock, right-click again and confirm

Supported Blocks

BlockLocker works with most containers and barriers. Here are the main block types you can lock:

Containers

  • Chests (single & double)
  • Furnaces
  • Hoppers
  • Droppers
  • Dispensers
  • Barrel
  • Shulker Boxes
  • Brewing Stands

Access Control

  • Doors (wooden & iron)
  • Trapdoors
  • Fence Gates
  • Levers (if configured)
  • Buttons (if configured)

Managing Access

Adding Players

Right-click the lock sign → Enter player names → Save

You can add multiple players by entering their names one per line.

Removing Players

Right-click the lock sign → Delete the player's name → Save

Simply remove the name from the sign and save to revoke access.

Checking Access

Right-click the block → View the sign to see who has access

The sign will show the owner and all authorized players.

Unlocking & Lock Removal

Unlock Your Own Lock

To remove a lock you've placed:

  1. Right-click the locked block
  2. Click the sign
  3. Left-click the sign to remove the lock
  4. Confirm the removal

Lock Durability

Locked containers are very durable. You must be the owner to unlock them. If you forget a password or lose access, contact an admin to remove the lock.

Advanced Features

Double Chests

When you lock one half of a double chest, the other half automatically becomes locked too.

Sign Preservation

The lock sign will persist even if someone tries to break the sign itself.

Hopper Protection

When you lock a hopper, it prevents other players from adding or removing items.

Container Movement

Locked containers can't be moved by pistons or water - they're fixed in place.

💡 Tips & Best Practices

  • Lock all your valuable containers immediately - it's better to be safe than sorry
  • Grant access only to trusted teammates who actually need it
  • Use locks on both your home and farm containers
  • Lock your front door if you have valuable items inside
  • Regularly check your locks to ensure only the right people have access
  • Remember to lock hoppers connected to your storage systems
  • Place a sign next to your lock noting what's inside (optional)
  • Lock furnaces in community areas to prevent item theft