# How to Optimize Your Server

**1. Use PaperSpigot**\
Switching to PaperSpigot from Vanilla Minecraft is highly recommended due to its focus on performance, stability, and advanced features. Learn more about PaperSpigot here.

**2. Optimize Startup Flags**\
Startup flags enhance server performance by improving garbage collection, memory usage, and overall optimization. Consider using "Aikar's Flags," a set of JVM flags specifically designed for Paper servers.

Check out this guide on changing server startup parameters (Aikar's Flags) for step-by-step instructions.

**3. Pre-Generate Your World**\
Minecraft worlds are essentially limitless, so it's a good idea to set up a world border and pre-generate your map. This prevents new chunks from generating, which significantly improves performance.

For detailed instructions, read this guide on pre-generating your world using the Chunky plugin.

**4. Adjust Server Properties**\
If you’re experiencing lag, consider lowering the `view-distance` and `simulation-distance` settings in your `server.properties` file. Reduce these values by increments of 2 and test the results.

**5. Install Performance Mods**\
For servers running Fabric or Forge, you can boost performance by installing these mods:

* [FerriteCore (Fabric)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ferritecore-fabric)
* [FerriteCore (Forge)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ferritecore)
* [Lithium (Fabric & Forge)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/lithium)
* [Krypton (Fabric)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/krypton)
* [ModernFix (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/modernfix)

**6. Add Performance Plugins**\
Enhance server performance further by adding these plugins:

* [ClearLagg](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/clearlagg.68271/)
* [Spark](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/spark.57242/)
* [StackMob](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/stackmob-enhance-your-servers-performance.29999/)

**7. Schedule Daily Restarts**\
To prevent server overload from extended uptime and memory-intensive tasks, schedule automatic restarts.

Follow this guide on setting up automatic schedules for step-by-step instructions.

For additional optimization tips, refer to this [SpigotMC server optimization guide](https://www.spigotmc.org/threads/guide-server-optimization%E2%9A%A1.283181/).