Version Management & Scheduled Restarts
The Server panel in Settings covers two things: managing your Minecraft version and software type, and configuring a daily automatic restart.
Version & Modpack
The top of the Server panel shows your current server setup and lets you change it.
Current version
Three read-only fields show what your server is running right now:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Version | The Minecraft version (e.g. 26.1.2) |
| Server Type | The server software (e.g. PaperMC, Forge, Fabric) |
| JDK | The Java version in use - set automatically based on your Minecraft version |
Changing the version
Use the version selector dropdown to pick a new Minecraft version and type. Versions are grouped by type (Vanilla, PaperMC, Forge, Fabric, NeoForge). Then click Change Version to apply.
Changing versions can affect your world. Downgrades and cross-platform changes (e.g. Vanilla to Forge) carry risk. See Changing Your Minecraft Version for full guidance.
Installing a modpack
Click Select ModPack to search for and install a modpack. The modloader is set automatically based on the pack you choose.
See Installing a Modpack for full instructions.
RAM Optimizations
The Ram Optimizations checkbox applies JVM garbage collection tuning flags to reduce lag spikes. Recommended for Vanilla and PaperMC servers; should be disabled on modded servers (Forge, Fabric, NeoForge) as it can conflict with mod memory management.
See RAM Optimizations for a full explanation.
Scheduled Restart
The Scheduled Restart section automatically restarts your server at a set time each day - useful for clearing accumulated memory, applying settings that require a restart, and giving your server a regular maintenance window.
Enabling a scheduled restart
- Toggle Enable scheduled daily restart on
- Set your preferred time and options (see below)
- Click Save Schedule
Options
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Hour | Hour of day to restart (0–23) in the selected timezone |
| Minute | Minute within the hour, in 15-minute intervals: :00, :15, :30, or :45 |
| Timezone | The timezone the hour/minute is relative to - choose your local timezone so the restart happens when you expect |
| Stop timeout | Seconds to wait for a graceful shutdown before force-killing the process. Default is 60 seconds. Increase this for large worlds or servers with many plugins that take longer to save. |
How it works
At the scheduled time:
- The system sends the
stopcommand - triggering a graceful world save - It waits up to the stop timeout for the server to shut down
- If the server hasn't stopped by the timeout, the process is force-killed
- The server restarts automatically
Players are disconnected during the restart. The server is typically back online within 1–2 minutes.
Recommended times
| Use case | Suggested time |
|---|---|
| Active daytime server | 3:00–5:00 AM local time (lowest player activity) |
| Modded server | Every night - modded servers benefit more from regular restarts |
| Event server | A specific off-peak window between events |
Disabling
Toggle Enable scheduled daily restart off and click Save Schedule.
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