diff --git a/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/asciidoc/using-spring-boot.adoc b/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/asciidoc/using-spring-boot.adoc index 3aa638388a2..6778cf99592 100644 --- a/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/asciidoc/using-spring-boot.adoc +++ b/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/asciidoc/using-spring-boot.adoc @@ -593,8 +593,8 @@ The way in which you cause the classpath to be updated depends on the IDE that y * If using a build plugin, running `mvn compile` for Maven or `gradle build` for Gradle will trigger a restart. **** -NOTE: As long as forking is enabled, you can also start your application by using the supported build plugins (Maven and Gradle), since DevTools needs an isolated application classloader to operate properly. -By default, the Gradle and Maven plugins fork the application process. +NOTE: If you are restarting with Maven or Gradle using the build plugin you must leave the `forking` set to `enabled`. +If you disable forking, the isolated application classloader used by devtools will not be created and restarts will not operate properly. TIP: Automatic restart works very well when used with LiveReload. <> for details.