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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 152,961 times. Learn more...
This wikiHow teaches you how to build a fence gate from wood in Minecraft.
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1 Gather four wooden planks.You can either collect planks from villages or craft them from a single wooden log.[1]XResearch source
You can build a gate from any type of wood.
2 Open the crafting table. You can do so by right-clicking (PC) or pressing L2 or Z2 (console controller) the crafting table.[2]XResearch source Advertisement
3 Craft two planks into sticks. Here's how:[3]XResearch source .
Place one plank in the 2th square (the one at the top-center).
Place another in the 5th square (right below the other plank).
Drag the stick to the inventory.
4 Place planks into the 5th and 8th squares. The 5th square is at the center of the grid. Place the second plank right beneath it (the 8th square).
5 Place sticks in the 4th, 7th, 6th and 9th squares. The planks must be surrounded by sticks on the right and left sides.
6 Drag the gate to your inventory. Your gate is ready to be placed.
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1 Go to the part of the fence where you want to place the gate.
Gates can also be attached to cobblestone walls.
The gate must have a solid block beneath it (they can't be placed in mid-air).
2 Select the gate in your hotbar. It's at the bottom of the screen.[4]XResearch source
3 Right-click the spot where you want to place the gate. If you're using a console, press L2 or Z2. The gate is now placed.
Gates can also be attached to cobblestone walls.
4 Right-click the gate to open or close it. Press L2 or Z2 if you're using a console system. Gates can be opened both inward and outward.
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Question How do I make a fence gate in the Minecraft PC gamer demo? Community Answer You just follow the instructions that are listed above and you can use any wood but not stone or any other material. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 11
Question Can I make a stone gate in Minecraft? Community Answer There is no stone gate; only wooden gates are available. You can use all woods, and they are listed: oak, birch, spruce, jungle, acacia, and dark oak. You make them planks and sticks the same way as shown inside of this tutorial. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 9
Question Can I make a cobblestone gate? Banana Head Top Answerer In the current version of Minecraft, only wooden gates are possible. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 17
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If you'd like a chicken escape door, place a gate on a slab. Chickens will be able to pass underneath but not hostile mobs. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Written by: Nicole Levine, MFA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 152,961 times. 24 votes - 65% Co-authors: 10Updated: August 3, 2025 Views: 152,961 Categories: Minecraft CraftingArticle SummaryX
1. Craft 1 log into 4 planks. 2. Craft 2 planks into sticks. 3. Craft 2 planks and 4 sticks into a gate. 4. Right-click next to a fence to place the gate. Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Gather four wooden planks.You can either collect planks from villages or craft them from a single wooden log.[1] 
2 Open the crafting table. You can do so by right-clicking (PC) or pressing L2 or Z2 (console controller) the crafting table.[2] Advertisement 
3 Craft two planks into sticks. Here's how:[3] . 
4 Place planks into the 5th and 8th squares. The 5th square is at the center of the grid. Place the second plank right beneath it (the 8th square). 
5 Place sticks in the 4th, 7th, 6th and 9th squares. The planks must be surrounded by sticks on the right and left sides. 
6 Drag the gate to your inventory. Your gate is ready to be placed. Advertisement 
1 Go to the part of the fence where you want to place the gate. 
2 Select the gate in your hotbar. It's at the bottom of the screen.[4] 
3 Right-click the spot where you want to place the gate. If you're using a console, press L2 or Z2. The gate is now placed. 
4 Right-click the gate to open or close it. Press L2 or Z2 if you're using a console system. Gates can be opened both inward and outward. Advertisement 
Community Answer You just follow the instructions that are listed above and you can use any wood but not stone or any other material. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 11 
Community Answer There is no stone gate; only wooden gates are available. You can use all woods, and they are listed: oak, birch, spruce, jungle, acacia, and dark oak. You make them planks and sticks the same way as shown inside of this tutorial. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 9 
Banana Head Top Answerer In the current version of Minecraft, only wooden gates are possible. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 17