
Gaming Time Limit (GTL)
Gaming too long? Here's the fix.
About this Mod
Gaming Time Limit
Gaming Time Limit is a client-side Minecraft mod that gives you a daily play timer. Gaming too long? Here's the fix.
Set a limit in minutes for how long you want to play each day, and the mod will count it down while you are actually in a world or server. When your time runs out, it can either kick you automatically or just keep showing 00:00 while you continue playing.
Features
- Daily Minecraft play limit in minutes
- Works in both singleplayer and multiplayer
- Remaining time shown in the TAB list
- Optional automatic disconnect when time reaches zero
- Blocks joining worlds or servers when you are already out of time
- Local daily reset at midnight
- Config screen available from a client command
Settings
You can configure:
Daily Limit (Minutes)Kick Automatically At ZeroCount While Singleplayer Is Paused
Default settings:
Daily Limit:60minutesKick Automatically At Zero:OnCount While Singleplayer Is Paused:On
Commands
Open the settings screen with:
/gamingtimelimit
/gtl
Notes
- This is a client-side mod.
- Servers do not need to install it.
- The timer is stored locally on your client.
- On Fabric, Mod Menu integration is included where a compatible Mod Menu version exists.
Available Versions
How to Install Gaming Time Limit (GTL) on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Gaming Time Limit (GTL)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+2 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Gaming Time Limit (GTL) server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Gaming Time Limit (GTL) compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Gaming Time Limit (GTL) officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Gaming Time Limit (GTL) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Gaming Time Limit (GTL) 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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