How do I fix lag or low FPS on the server?
Lag can be client-side (FPS) or server-side (TPS). Diagnose which before you tweak settings.
Lag can be client-side (FPS) or server-side (TPS). Diagnose which before you tweak settings — the fixes differ completely.
Client FPS
Lower render distance, disable shaders, and close background apps.
Lower render distance to 12 chunks, disable heavy shaders, and close browser tabs eating RAM.
- Set graphics to Fast on older laptops.
- Turn off smooth lighting temporarily.
- Use sodium/optifine only if allowed for your edition.
- Set graphics to Fast on older laptops.
- Turn off smooth lighting temporarily.
- Use sodium/optifine only if allowed for your edition.
Server TPS
If everyone lags at once, check Discord #announcements for TPS dips.
If everyone lags at once, check Discord #announcements for TPS dips tied to redstone farms or events.
- Huge mob cram farms may be throttled by staff.
- Avoid loading thousands of item entities at once.
- Report recurring spikes with timestamps.
- Huge mob cram farms may be throttled by staff.
- Avoid loading thousands of item entities at once.
- Report recurring spikes with timestamps.
Network lag
High ping shows as delayed block breaking and chat.
High ping shows as delayed block breaking and chat. Pick the server geographically closest if we offer regional proxies.
Still need help?
Browse the FAQ for guides and troubleshooting tips.
Browse the FAQ for step-by-step guides, troubleshooting tips, and answers to the most common player questions.