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# Server Monitoring

> Basic server monitoring and maintenance guide for Z-Craft staff.

# Server Monitoring

Basic guide for monitoring server performance and handling common issues.

## Basic Monitoring Tools

### Server Status Check

* Use `/tps` command 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

<Steps>
  1. **Morning Check** - Verify server is running and TPS is stable
  2. **Player Count** - Monitor peak hours and player distribution
  3. **Console Logs** - Check for error messages or warnings
  4. **Plugin Status** - Ensure all plugins are functioning properly
</Steps>

## 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

<Steps>
  1. **Alert Staff** - Notify online staff of issues
  2. **Assess Impact** - Determine how many players are affected
  3. **Apply Fix** - Use restart or plugin reload as needed
  4. **Communicate** - Inform players of maintenance or issues
</Steps>

## Useful Commands

* `/tps` - Check server ticks per second
* `/timings` - Generate performance report
* `/plugins` - List all loaded plugins
* `/restart` - Restart the server safely

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**Need help?** Contact senior staff or use [staff modmail](/support/modmail).

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*Last updated: December 2024*