Server Monitoring
Basic guide for monitoring server performance and handling common issues.Basic Monitoring Tools
Server Status Check
- Use
/tpscommand to check server performance - Monitor player count with
/list - Check memory usage in server console
Common Issues to Watch
- TPS drops below 19.0
- High player lag reports
- Plugin errors in console
- Memory usage over 80%
Daily Monitoring Tasks
- Morning Check - Verify server is running and TPS is stable
- Player Count - Monitor peak hours and player distribution
- Console Logs - Check for error messages or warnings
- Plugin Status - Ensure all plugins are functioning properly
Handling Performance Issues
TPS Problems
- Reduce entity limits if TPS is low
- Restart problematic plugins
- Check for player exploits or griefing
Memory Issues
- Monitor garbage collection frequency
- Restart server if memory usage is critical
- Check for memory leaks in plugins
Player Reports
- Respond to lag complaints on Discord
- Investigate crash reports
- Monitor for DDoS attacks
Emergency Procedures
- Alert Staff - Notify online staff of issues
- Assess Impact - Determine how many players are affected
- Apply Fix - Use restart or plugin reload as needed
- Communicate - Inform players of maintenance or issues
Useful Commands
/tps- Check server ticks per second/timings- Generate performance report/plugins- List all loaded plugins/restart- Restart the server safely
Need help? Contact senior staff or use staff modmail.
Last updated: December 2024