
Height Lock
A Minecraft mod that eliminates the annoying missclicks when you try to build a platform in the air, by allowing you to lock the Y-Level you can only build on.
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About this Mod
This mod eliminates the annoying missclicks when building.

Height Lock is a client-side lightweight Fabric utility mod that lets you lock block placement to one exact Y-level.
It does not enforce anything server-side, add a HUD overlay, or try to special-case different block types. The rule is intentionally simple: if the final placement position is not on the chosen Y-level, block it.
Compatibility:
The ONLY requirement for this mod is the Fabric API
Unlock customization features by installing the Mod Menu and the Cloth Config API. (not required)
At the moment, no incompatibilities with other mods were found.
How to use
By default, the toggle key is H. You can use it to toggle the mod function itself, including the grid, that marks the Y-Level.
There are three other keybinds, that are defaulted to Not Bound, which are:
- Decrease Target Y
- Increase Target Y
- Set Target Y To Current Block
Once enabled, the mod works without any need of configuration, though there are opportunities, as mentioned earlier.
Available Versions
How to Install Height Lock 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 (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Height Lock". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+13 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Height Lock 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Height Lock compatible with fabric?
Height Lock officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Height Lock – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Height Lock 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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