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How to Analyze a Timings v1 Report
A timings report is a diagnostic tool used on Spigot servers, that provides a detailed breakdown of server performance. Often, these are used to help server owners diagnose where server lag may be occurring and can be utilized to help manage your server. ::ProseNote{title="Creating a Report" description="To learn how to create a timings report, click here to follow our guide. Once you have done this, you can follow the steps below to analyze the report." appearance="default"} :: How to Read a Timings Report Once a report has been generated, you may open it, Upon doing so, you will be presented with one of 2 variants. This guide is focused on Timings v1 Reports, which are generated from Spigot server types. If your report doesn't look similar to the one below this means you most likely have a v2 timings report which is generated by PaperMC server types. If you have generated a Timings v2 Report, you should follow this analyzation guide instead. Reading a Timings Report V1 1. Check Server Ticks per Second (TPS) Check the Average TPS value. If it's above 18 TPS, your server isn't experiencing consistent tick-related lag. The lag may be caused by latency issues. To fix latency lag, consider changing your server location. 2. Check Entity Count Too many entities may take a lot of your server’s processing power. Check the Entity count value on your Timings report. 3. Check Average Player Count Players as entities take valuable resources to process their actions on the server. Therefore having too many players online at the same time may negatively impact your server’s performance. This is more common in cases where your server may not have enough RAM. If more than 20 players are connected to your server per GB of RAM, we suggest upgrading your server to reduce player-related lag (this may vary depending on your Server Type). To see this value, check the Average Players value on your Timings report. 4. Attempt to Resolve Alerts Spigot Timings reports will alert you if some settings are not optimized or are beyond their normal values. In the example below, we can see that server is overloaded and the report also provides a resolution. The errors may vary, but they always contain a cause and suggestion on how to resolve the issue. In rare cases, you may not be able to find any conclusive evidence of what is causing lag on your server. There are a few ways you may resolve lag that is not appearing on your timings report. You may switch to PaperMC in an effort to improve server performance. We would also recommend checking the following documentation: Optimize bukkit.yml to Reduce Lag Optimizing spigot.yml to Reduce Lag How to Fix Lag By Reducing View Distance on a Minecraft Server Use Plugins to Reduce Lag on Your Minecraft Server You may also simply upgrade your server to a higher plan, with more RAM, which may help solve your issues. If your server is still lagging, you can always contact our 24/7 support team, providing your timings report in a ticket. We will be happy to take a look and assist you in finding a resolution for your lag problems.
How to Allocate More Memory to your Minecraft Client (Technic Launcher)
When your server is running a large amount of plugins or mods, there are instances where your client may face memory limitations when trying to keep up with everything. This becomes especially apparent when introducing mods into the equation, as the default allocation of 2GB RAM is insufficient. Fortunately, you have the flexibility to adjust the allocated memory for your client, this often results in performance improvements and becomes essential when managing a big pack of mods or plugins. ::ProseNote{title="Please Note" description="Following this guide will only adjust the RAM allocated to your local game client, NOT your server." appearance="danger"} :: What does Increasing Memory Allocation do? Boosting your launcher's memory gives Minecraft the power to manage more demanding tasks efficiently. To put it simply, this enables smoother operations when downloading mods and interacting with servers and worlds loaded with numerous plugins, mods, or other custom features. --- Locating Available Computer RAM Increasing your game memory means dedicating more of your computer's hardware resources specifically to Minecraft. It's very important to verify that your computer has enough available memory before making any adjustments as it could result in game or even computer crashes. 1. Press Win + R to open a Windows Run window 2. Enter 'dxdiag' to open a DirectX Diagnostic tool window 3. Locate and take note of your available memory Your system will most likely show you your available memory in MB or Megabytes. One GB (Gigabyte) is 1024MB, so you may need to use a calculator or use a website like this to calculate how much GB you have available. --- How Much Memory Should I Allocate? Ideally, you want to leave some RAM for your operating system and other potential background processes. Allocating all of your RAM to Minecraft may lead to instability, crashes, or even corruption. Finding the right balance for your specific setup may require some experimentation, however, feel free to reference the chart below for some rough examples. | Available Memory | Best Amount | Maximum Amount | | ----- | ----- | ----- | | 4GB | 2GB | 3GB | | 6GB | 3GB | 5GB | | 8GB | 4GB | 7GB | | 12GB | 6GB | 11GB | | 16GB | 8GB | 15GB | | 32GB | 16GB | 31GB | | 64GB | 32GB | 63GB | Increasing RAM - Technic Launcher 1. Open the Technic Launcher 2. Click the Launcher Options button 3. Click the Java Settings tab, then set the Memory field to your desired amount
How to Allocate More Memory to your Minecraft Client (FTB App)
When your server is running a large amount of plugins or mods, there are instances where your client may face memory limitations when trying to keep up with everything. This becomes especially apparent when introducing mods into the equation, as the default allocation of 2GB RAM is insufficient. Fortunately, you have the flexibility to adjust the allocated memory for your client, this often results in performance improvements and becomes essential when managing a big pack of mods or plugins. ::ProseNote{title="Please Note" description="Following this guide will only adjust the RAM allocated to your local game client, NOT your server." appearance="danger"} :: What does Increasing Memory Allocation do? Boosting your launcher's memory gives Minecraft the power to manage more demanding tasks efficiently. To put it simply, this enables smoother operations when downloading mods and interacting with servers and worlds loaded with numerous plugins, mods, or other custom features. --- Locating Available Computer RAM Increasing your game memory means dedicating more of your computer's hardware resources specifically to Minecraft. It's very important to verify that your computer has enough available memory before making any adjustments as it could result in game or even computer crashes. 1. Press Win + R to open a Windows Run window 2. Enter 'dxdiag' to open a DirectX Diagnostic tool window 3. Locate and take note of your available memory Your system will most likely show you your available memory in MB or Megabytes. One GB (Gigabyte) is 1024MB, so you may need to use a calculator or use a website like this to calculate how much GB you have available. --- How Much Memory Should I Allocate? Ideally, you want to leave some RAM for your operating system and other potential background processes. Allocating all of your RAM to Minecraft may lead to instability, crashes, or even corruption. Finding the right balance for your specific setup may require some experimentation, however, feel free to reference the chart below for some rough examples. | Available Memory | Best Amount | Maximum Amount | | ----- | ----- | ----- | | 4GB | 2GB | 3GB | | 6GB | 3GB | 5GB | | 8GB | 4GB | 7GB | | 12GB | 6GB | 11GB | | 16GB | 8GB | 15GB | | 32GB | 16GB | 31GB | | 64GB | 32GB | 63GB | Increasing RAM - FTB App / Launcher 1. Launch the FTB app, and open your Library page 2. Select the profile you wish to allocate more memory to 3. Click the Settings button 4. Set the RAM Allocation setting to your desired amount, it will automatically save your changes
How to Allocate More Memory to your Minecraft Client (CurseForge)
When your server is running a large amount of plugins or mods, there are instances where your client may face memory limitations when trying to keep up with everything. This becomes especially apparent when introducing mods into the equation, as the default allocation of 2GB RAM is insufficient. Fortunately, you have the flexibility to adjust the allocated memory for your client, this often results in performance improvements and becomes essential when managing a big pack of mods or plugins. ::ProseNote{title="Please Note" description="Following this guide will only adjust the RAM allocated to your local game client, NOT your server." appearance="danger"} :: What does Increasing Memory Allocation do? Boosting your launcher's memory gives Minecraft the power to manage more demanding tasks efficiently. To put it simply, this enables smoother operations when downloading mods and interacting with servers and worlds loaded with numerous plugins, mods, or other custom features. --- Locating Available Computer RAM Increasing your game memory means dedicating more of your computer's hardware resources specifically to Minecraft. It's very important to verify that your computer has enough available memory before making any adjustments as it could result in game or even computer crashes. 1. Press Win + R to open a Windows Run window 2. Enter 'dxdiag' to open a DirectX Diagnostic tool window 3. Locate and take note of your available memory Your system will most likely show you your available memory in MB or Megabytes. One GB (Gigabyte) is 1024MB, so you may need to use a calculator or use a website like this to calculate how much GB you have available. --- How Much Memory Should I Allocate? Ideally, you want to leave some RAM for your operating system and other potential background processes. Allocating all of your RAM to Minecraft may lead to instability, crashes, or even corruption. Finding the right balance for your specific setup may require some experimentation, however, feel free to reference the chart below for some rough examples. | Available Memory | Best Amount | Maximum Amount | | ----- | ----- | ----- | | 4GB | 2GB | 3GB | | 6GB | 3GB | 5GB | | 8GB | 4GB | 7GB | | 12GB | 6GB | 11GB | | 16GB | 8GB | 15GB | | 32GB | 16GB | 31GB | | 64GB | 32GB | 63GB | Increasing RAM - CurseForge Launcher 1. Open your CurseForge launcher 2. Select your desired modpack from the My Modpacks page 3. Select the three dots next to the Play button, then click Profile Options 4. Drag the Memory Settings allocation slider to your desired amount, then click Done That's it! When you boot up your CurseForge profile, it will be with the new amount of RAM you have allocated.
How to Allocate More Memory to your Minecraft Client (ATLauncher)
When your server is running a large amount of plugins or mods, there are instances where your client may face memory limitations when trying to keep up with everything. This becomes especially apparent when introducing mods into the equation, as the default allocation of 2GB RAM is insufficient. Fortunately, you have the flexibility to adjust the allocated memory for your client, this often results in performance improvements and becomes essential when managing a big pack of mods or plugins. ::ProseNote{title="Please Note" description="Following this guide will only adjust the RAM allocated to your local game client, NOT your server." appearance="danger"} :: What does Increasing Memory Allocation do? Boosting your launcher's memory gives Minecraft the power to manage more demanding tasks efficiently. To put it simply, this enables smoother operations when downloading mods and interacting with servers and worlds loaded with numerous plugins, mods, or other custom features. --- Locating Available Computer RAM Increasing your game memory means dedicating more of your computer's hardware resources specifically to Minecraft. It's very important to verify that your computer has enough available memory before making any adjustments as it could result in game or even computer crashes. 1. Press Win + R to open a Windows Run window 2. Enter 'dxdiag' to open a DirectX Diagnostic tool window 3. Locate and take note of your available memory Your system will most likely show you your available memory in MB or Megabytes. One GB (Gigabyte) is 1024MB, so you may need to use a calculator or use a website like this to calculate how much GB you have available. --- How Much Memory Should I Allocate? Ideally, you want to leave some RAM for your operating system and other potential background processes. Allocating all of your RAM to Minecraft may lead to instability, crashes, or even corruption. Finding the right balance for your specific setup may require some experimentation, however, feel free to reference the chart below for some rough examples. | Available Memory | Best Amount | Maximum Amount | | ----- | ----- | ----- | | 4GB | 2GB | 3GB | | 6GB | 3GB | 5GB | | 8GB | 4GB | 7GB | | 12GB | 6GB | 11GB | | 16GB | 8GB | 15GB | | 32GB | 16GB | 31GB | | 64GB | 32GB | 63GB | Increasing RAM - ATLauncher 1. Open your ATLauncher client and navigate to the Instances page 2. Click the Settings button on the instance you want to allocate more memory to 3. On the Java/Minecraft tab, change the Maximum Memory/RAM allocation to your desired amount 4. Click the Save button to save your changes
How to Advertise your Minecraft Server
Minecraft servers are best when you get to play and enjoy the game with more players. For new server owners, it can be challenging to get players into your server, which is why we will guide you through some tips and tricks to jump-start your very own Minecraft server community. One of the popular ways to get players into your server is through advertising. But wait! Before you post your server advertisement, it is important to make sure your server is ready for players. Not only that, once your advertisement is published and players begin to join your server, you also want them to stay and even invite their friends to play on your server too. Our checklist below will help you prepare your server to make it more appealing and ensure player retention. It is recommended to go over this list before you advertise your server. --- Tips to Increase Player Retention Completely set up your Minecraft server (builds, permissions, ranks, shops, and other configurations) to prevent affecting server availability and performance. Use a custom domain / subdomain (e.g. mymcserver.com) as your server address to make it easier to remember and share. Follow our guide here: Setting Up a Custom Server IP (Domain / Subdomain). Choose a game mode or server type that'll give players a unique experience. Invite your friends to play on your server to encourage new players to stay. The more, the merrier! --- Where to Advertise Your Minecraft Server Minecraft Server Listing Sites MinecraftServers.net MinecraftServers.org Minecraft.ServersList.co Minecraft-Server-List.com MinecraftList.org Minecraft-MP.com PlanetMinecraft.com (servers) TopG.org --- Minecraft Forums MinecraftForum.net (Java Edition) (Bedrock Edition) PlanetMinecraft.com (Java Edition) (Bedrock Edition) CurseForge.com After posting your server on server lists, new players will be able to find your server and join. If you want to gain even more players from the server list, we recommend setting up Votifier. Voting allows players to vouch for your server, which boosts it on the server list. We have a guide to help you with Votifier here.
How To Add Mods To Your CurseForge Profiles and MultiMC Instances
Once you have set up your client with either Fabric or Forge, you are now ready to add mods. --- Adding Mods to CurseForge Profiles There are two methods for adding mods to your CurseForge profile: either using the built-in mod manager or adding them directly to your profile's mods folder. --- Method 1: Built-in Mod Manager 1. Select your custom profile. 2. Navigate to Options Add More Content. 3. Search the mods you wish to add, then click install. --- Method 2: Installing Mods Manually 1. Select your custom profile. 2. Navigate to Options Open Folder. 3. Open the folder and move your downloaded mod files here. --- Adding Mods to MultiMC Instances 1. Right-click your instance, click Edit Instance. 2. Click Install Mods. 3. Click on Add and upload your mods. When uploading mods, please ensure that they are specific to either Fabric or Forge and match the version of the client. Forge mods are not compatible with Fabric and vice versa.