How to make a Mangrove Hanging Sign in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a mangrove hanging sign with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a mangrove hanging sign is a new item that was introduced in Minecraft 1.20. Hanging mangrove signs are a great way to leave directions so that you don't get lost in your world. Or, you can also use mangrove hanging signs to leave fun messages for other players. The crafting process will create 6 mangrove hanging signs at a time.

mangrove hanging sign

Let's explore how to make a mangrove hanging sign.

Supported Platforms

A mangrove hanging sign is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.20)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.20.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.20.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.20.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.20.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.20.0)
Education Edition	No

* 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 Mangrove Hanging Sign in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a mangrove hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.4 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a mangrove hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a mangrove hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a mangrove hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a mangrove hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a mangrove hanging sign in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.20.0	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Mangrove Hanging Sign

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a mangrove hanging sign:

6 Stripped Mangrove Logs

2 Chains

How to craft a Mangrove Hanging Sign in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Mangrove Hanging Sign

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a mangrove hanging sign, place 6 stripped mangrove logs and 2 chains in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a mangrove hanging sign, it is important that the stripped mangrove logs and chains are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 chain in the first box and 1 chain in the third box. In the second row, there should be 3 stripped mangrove logs. In the third row, there should be 3 stripped mangrove logs. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a mangrove hanging sign.

Crafting recipe for mangrove hanging sign

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 6 mangrove hanging signs will appear in the box to the right.

mangrove hanging sign

3. Move the Mangrove Hanging Sign to Inventory

Once you have crafted mangrove hanging signs, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed mangrove hanging sign