Optimizing Server Performance
Keep your Minecraft server running smoothly with these optimization tips.
RAM Allocation
Recommended RAM by Server Type
- Vanilla: 2-4 GB
- Light Modpacks (50-100 mods): 4-6 GB
- Medium Modpacks (100-200 mods): 6-8 GB
- Heavy Modpacks (200+ mods): 8-12 GB
How to Allocate More RAM
To upgrade your server's RAM allocation, you'll need to upgrade your plan. Please contact our support team if you need assistance with plan upgrades.
Server Settings
View Distance
- Recommended: 8-12 chunks
- Lower values reduce server load
- Higher values increase RAM usage
Entity Limits
- Limit mob spawning
- Use entity cramming rules
- Disable unnecessary entities
Redstone Optimization
- Limit redstone contraptions
- Use efficient designs
- Avoid lag machines
Plugin Optimization
Performance Plugins
- Paper/Purpur: Better performance than vanilla
- Lithium: Reduces server-side lag
- Chunky: Pre-generates chunks efficiently
Remove Unnecessary Plugins
- Audit your plugin list
- Remove unused plugins
- Keep only essential plugins
World Optimization
Chunk Pre-generation
- Pre-generate chunks before players explore
- Reduces lag during exploration
- Use Chunky plugin for best results
World Border
- Set a world border to limit world size
- Reduces disk usage
- Improves performance
Monitoring Performance
TPS (Ticks Per Second)
- Target: 20 TPS
- Monitor using /tps command
- Investigate if TPS drops below 18
Server Logs
- Check for errors regularly
- Monitor memory usage
- Watch for plugin conflicts
Advanced Tips
- Use SSD storage for faster world loading
- Enable JVM arguments for better garbage collection
- Regular server restarts (every 24 hours)
- Keep server software updated
For more detailed performance guides, check our blog.