How to make a Deny Block in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a Deny block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a Deny block is a special block that is often called the Disallow Build block. The purpose of a Deny block is to give a way to control where players can build. When a Deny block is placed, players will not be allowed to dig and place blocks anywhere above a Deny block (overriding the Students Can Build setting for a world in Education Edition).

TIP: If an Allow block is placed above a Deny block, players can build above that Allow block. (A Deny block ONLY imposes restrictions on players that do not have operator status.)

deny build block

Supported Platforms

A Deny block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)No
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.16.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.16.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.16.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.16.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.16.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Deny block in Creative Mode

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Deny Block

Other Related Blocks

Here are some other related blocks in Minecraft: