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Minecraft Server Optimization Guide

If you experience tick lag or high memory usage, follow these steps to optimize server performance:


1. Optimize server.properties

In the File Manager, open server.properties and tweak these key settings:

  • view-distance=6 (Reduces loaded chunks around players)
  • simulation-distance=4 (Controls entity processing radius)
  • network-compression-threshold=256

2. Pre-generating Chunks

World generation causes heavy lag when players explore new terrain. Use the Chunky plugin to pre-generate chunks before opening your server to players:

  1. Download and install the Chunky plugin.
  2. Set a world border: /worldborder set 5000
  3. Set the pre-generation radius: /chunky radius 2500
  4. Start chunk pre-generation: /chunky start