Running a Minecraft server can sometimes be a challenging task, especially when it comes to optimizing server performance. Whether you're experiencing lag or want to ensure that your server runs smoothly for multiplayer gameplay, this guide will help you optimize your Minecraft server for maximum performance.
Follow the steps below to improve FPS, reduce lag, and make your Minecraft server more efficient.
To get started, log in to the Nitro Panel for your EVLBOX Minecraft server. This is where you will manage your server’s settings and make performance adjustments.
In the Nitro Panel, you can adjust key server settings that will directly affect performance.
To ensure your server is optimized, Paper should be running as the server mode. Here’s how you can set it:
Click on the Settings tab in the Nitro Panel.
Under the Server Egg section, set the Server Egg to Paper.
To optimize world generation settings and reduce server load, you need to manually configure the world border and other world settings in the server.properties file.
To edit these settings:
To further improve performance, install plugins that help with optimization and server load management.
Ensure that your server is running the optimal version of Java for best performance. Paper typically requires Java 8 or higher, but Java 16 or higher is recommended for the latest Minecraft versions.
Navigate to the Startup section in the Nitro Panel.
Set the Java version by configuring the Docker Image section to the appropriate Java version.
Tick rates determine how often Minecraft updates certain aspects of the game. Slower tick rates can result in lag, especially when there are too many entities or complex redstone circuits running. Adjusting your tick rates can help improve server performance.
In the Paper configuration file, locate the ticks-per
settings.
Reduce the entity tick rate to 20 (the default is 20 ticks per second).
Consider reducing the block update and entity update rates for better server efficiency.
Note: The Paper configuration file is located in the config
directory. The main configuration file is paper-global.yml
, and per-world settings can be found in paper-world-defaults.yml
. (docs.papermc.io)
To edit these settings:
paper-global.yml
file to adjust the desired settings.Use a performance monitoring tool to track your server’s usage of CPU, RAM, and disk space. This will help you identify bottlenecks and optimize accordingly.
If you're using plugins or mods, be sure that they are performance-optimized and up to date. Some mods can introduce extra overhead or create compatibility issues that cause lag.
Sometimes, the issue isn't the server settings but the Minecraft world itself. Over time, chunks can become corrupted or inefficiently generated.
By following these tips and optimizing your server settings, plugins, and Java configuration, you can dramatically improve your Minecraft server performance. Whether you’re hosting a small multiplayer server or a large community world, these optimizations will help reduce lag and create a smoother gaming experience for everyone.
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