Run Paper, a Minecraft server built on Spigot with performance and server API changes.
paper-optimization
Read Paper Chan’s guide to optimizing Minecraft server settings and performance.
About paper-optimization
This site hosts a walkthrough-style guide to Minecraft server optimization focused on Paper, covering server.properties, bukkit.yml, spigot.yml, and Paper global and world defaults. It explains how options affect performance and gameplay, including view distance, simulation distance, entity counts, mob spawning, map pre-generation, JVM flags, backups, and hosting. The text states it was updated for Minecraft version 26.2.
The guide states there is no single setup that works for every server and presents default values as examples to test based on hardware, player count, and game mode. It notes optimization is a continuous effort as worlds age, and directs servers with fewer than 20 concurrent players to a separate Paper vs Vanilla guide.
Key features
- Explains server.properties, bukkit.yml, spigot.yml and Paper config files
- Compares view distance and simulation distance effects on performance
- Describes map pre-generation using Chunky and ChunkyBorder plugins
- Covers entity counts and mob spawning behavior
- Includes sections on JVM flags, backups, hosting and diagnostics
- Notes gameplay side effects for each configuration change
Best for: Minecraft server owners who want to adjust Paper settings based on hardware, player count, and game mode.
Good for
- Explains gameplay changes and side effects instead of prescribing fixed values
- Presents default values as examples and advises testing for specific conditions
- Addresses workload growth as worlds age and players progress
Watch out for
- States no single setup works for every server
- Directs servers with fewer than 20 concurrent players to a different guide
- Notes default Vanilla settings require decent hardware unsuitable for limited resources
paper-optimization at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Game Servers & Multiplayer
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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paper-optimization FAQ
Can I just copy the example values?
No. The guide says values shown are defaults provided as examples and owners should test and adjust them for hardware, player count, and game mode.
Should I pre-generate a new world?
The guide recommends pre-generating for new maps or servers, including 5~10k from spawn even without a world border, to reduce load from generating new chunks.
What is the difference between view distance and simulation distance?
Simulation-distance determines how much environment is active around the player, while view-distance determines how many chunks of terrain are visible. Simulation-distance has more performance impact, while view-distance uses more RAM.
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