
Reload server.properties
Adds a command to reload server.properties without restarting. Supports Forge & Fabric.
About this Mod
How to Use
Supported Properties
As of 1.18, the following properties are supported:
allow-flightallow-netherbroadcast-console-to-opsbroadcast-rcon-to-opsdifficultyenable-command-blockenable-jmx-monitoringenable-queryenable-rconenable-statusenforce-whitelist[ When enabled, it will kick non-whitelisted players even if the whitelist is disabled. This is consistent with Minecraft's existing inconsistency (for ex./deopcommand will do the same). ]entity-broadcast-range-percentageforce-gamemode[ Only affects players who login after the change. Use/defaultgamemodeto set game mode for all online players. ]function-permission-level[ Only takes place after reloading resource packs using/reload]gamemode[ Only affects players who login after the change. Use/defaultgamemodeto set game mode for all online players. ]hardcore[ The heart icon and respawn menu will only update for players who login after the change, but respawning itself works as expected. ]max-players[ Only affects players who try to login after the change. ]max-world-sizemotdnetwork-compression-threshold[ Only affects players who login after the change. When changed while a player is logging in, it might cause the connection to be setup incorrectly and cause errors. Be careful. ]online-mode[ Only affects players who login after the change. ]player-idle-timeoutprevent-proxy-connections[ Only affects players who login after the change. ]pvpquery.portrcon.password[ Any currently connected RCON clients will be disconnected. ]rcon.port[ Any currently connected RCON clients will be disconnected. ]require-resource-pack[ Only affects players who login after the change. ]resource-pack[ Only affects players who login after the change. ]resource-pack-prompt[ Only affects players who login after the change. ]resource-pack-sha1[ Only affects players who login after the change. ]simulation-distancespawn-animalsspawn-monstersspawn-npcsspawn-protectionview-distancewhite-list
Unsupported Properties
generate-structuresgenerator-settingslevel-namelevel-seedlevel-typemax-tick-timerate-limitresource-pack-hash[ Useresource-pack-sha1instead. ]server-ipserver-portsnooper-enabledsync-chunk-writestext-filtering-configuse-native-transport
Installation
The mod only works on dedicated servers. The following mod loaders are supported:
- Fabric (note: this mod does not require Fabric API)
- Forge
After you install the mod loader of your choice, download the mod and place the .jar file into the mods folder of your server.
Available Versions
How to Install Reload server.properties 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 (1.18.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Reload server.properties". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18 (+7 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Reload server.properties 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 (1.18.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Reload server.properties compatible with fabric and forge?
Reload server.properties officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18. 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 Reload server.properties – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Reload server.properties 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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