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Running a Minecraft server can be exciting but if it lags or crashes often, it ruins the fun. That’s why optimizing your server is essential to give your players a smooth, enjoyable experience.
At Revive Hosting, we provide high-performance hosting for Minecraft, RedM, Palworld, FiveM servers, and game VPS hosting, so we know what it takes to run a stable, fast server. In this guide, we’ll show you simple and effective ways to optimize your Minecraft server without needing a tech degree.
The default Minecraft server software (Vanilla) is great, but it’s not built for performance.
Instead, try:
These server jars reduce lag, improve tick times, and allow plugin support. At Revive Hosting, you can switch server jars in just a few clicks through our control panel.
Java powers your Minecraft server, and tweaking how it runs can make a big difference. Aikar’s flags are a set of recommended JVM arguments that help improve memory management and reduce lag.
Here’s a simple example:
-Xmx4G -Xms4G -XX:+UseG1GC -XX:+ParallelRefProcEnabled -XX:MaxGCPauseMillis=200 ...
You can copy the full recommended flags from Aikar’s official GitHub and paste them into your server startup settings.
World generation is one of the most lag-inducing tasks. When players explore new areas, your server works hard to generate terrain in real-time.
To avoid this:
This massively reduces lag and keeps gameplay smooth, especially on launch day.
Two settings in server.properties impact performance the most:
Lower values mean less stress on your server and still look great for most players.
For mini-games or Skyblock, you can reduce them further to boost performance even more.
Over time, your world fills up with dropped items, mobs, minecarts, and more. These can clog up memory and cause lag.
Use plugins like:
These automatically clear excess entities or prevent mob overloads, helping your server run smoothly without manual cleanup.
Too many or poorly optimized plugins can drag your server down.
Tips:
At Revive Hosting, we offer plugin management tools and one-click installs to make this even easier.
Always keep your:
...fully updated. New versions often contain performance improvements, bug fixes, and security patches.
A lot of lag issues come from bad hosting. Make sure you're using a host that:
At Revive Hosting, we provide powerful, low-latency Minecraft hosting, along with RedM, Palworld, FiveM, and Game VPS hosting—all optimized for peak performance.
Optimizing your Minecraft server doesn’t have to be hard. With the right tools, tweaks, and a quality hosting provider, you can ensure your players enjoy lag-free adventures from day one.
If you’re ready to boost your Minecraft server’s performance, check out our Minecraft Hosting Plans at Revive Hosting. We’re here to help you build a server that’s fast, stable, and fun to play on.
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