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HotProperties
Hot-reloads server.properties without a restart. Change view distance, MOTD, and more live.
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which HotProperties release matches 26.1.2?
Best match for your filters 1.0.1
Game version 26.1.2
Loader Fabric
HotProperties 1.0.1 targets 26.1.2 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is HotProperties required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
Client Not supported
Dedicated server Required
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This file is marked server-only.
What else does HotProperties 1.0.1 need?
1.0.1 on 26.1.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add HotProperties without breaking your instance.
Built for HotProperties 1.0.1 on 26.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1. It targets 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does HotProperties add?
HotProperties
Change server.properties values while the server is running, no restart needed. Changes are written back to the file, so they survive restarts.
Commands
All commands require operator level 4. /hotproperties is an alias for /hp.
/hp reload: reload server.properties and apply changes. Dedicated servers only./hp view-distance <2-32>: set view distance./hp simulation-distance <2-32>: set simulation distance./hp motd <text>: set the server MOTD./hp idle-timeout <minutes>: set the idle kick timeout.0disables it./hp spawn-protection <radius>: set spawn protection radius.0disables it. Dedicated servers only./hp command-blocks <true/false>: enable or disable command blocks. Dedicated servers only.
View distance, simulation distance, MOTD and idle timeout apply immediately. Spawn protection and command blocks are handled by mixins instead.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
HotProperties by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.1.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.11
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.10
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
HotProperties versions and loaders
1.0.1
hotproperties-1.0.1.jar
24 Aug 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · Fabric setup 26.1.2Fabric release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
