
SMP-Essentials
Over 60 essential mods to boost your performance and enhance your game-play on SMP servers. Includes the Simple Voice Chat mod.
About this Modpack
This modpack was originally created for a private SMP (Survival-Pi) to provide a convenient installation of the Simple Voice Chat mod for talking with friends on the server. I've since then extended this modpack with over 60 additional mods:
- Simple Voice Chat Mod
- Performance improvements (more than double the fps)
- Shader support
- Circumvention of Microsoft chat restrictions
- Connected textures, entity textures, CEM, and much more to support all your ressource packs
- Optifine parity
- Controller support
- And much more....
Official support (tested):
- Windows
- Linux (X11 & Wayland)
New keybinds:
Voice Chat:
- Open settings:
v - Mute:
# - Deafen + Mute:
n - Hide icon:
h
Autoclicker
- Settings:
o - Toggle:
i
World map:
- Open map:
LEFT ALT - Settings:
.
Minimap:
- Enlarge:
z - Set waypoint:
b - Set quick waypoint:
+ - Open waypoint screen:
u - Settings:
,
Litematica: m
Find more Litematica hotkeys in the Litematica configuration menu under "Hotkeys".
Miscellaneous:
- Take large screenshots:
f4 - Toggle light-level overlay:
f9 - Shaderpack selection:
z - Zoom:
c
How to install:
- Choose a launcher. I recommend the Modrinth Launcher (https://modrinth.com/app) or the ATLauncher if you also use Curseforge or FTB modpacks (https://atlauncher.com/).
- Sign into the launcher with your Minecraft account
- Search for the Modrinth modpack called "SMP-Essentials" and install it.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a SMP-Essentials Server
Order Server
Choose at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for SMP-Essentials). Based on player count: per 8 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "SMP-Essentials" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.11 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
SMP-Essentials server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 6 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a SMP-Essentials server really need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 6 GB for stable performance. per 8 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €5.2/month).
Can I add custom mods to SMP-Essentials without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.11). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
SMP-Essentials server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 6 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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