View Distance Fix

A server side Fabric mod that fixes the fog when having a higher render distance on the client than on the server

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About this Mod

This server side Fabric mod fixes the fog when having a higher render distance on the client than on the server.

The server tricks the client into thinking that it has the same render distance as the client.

Screenshots

Without the mod

Server render distance 10, client render distance 16

With the mod

Server render distance 10, client render distance 16

Available Versions

[FABRIC][26.2] View Distance Fix 1.0.2+26.2beta

MC 26.2fabric, quilt

June 16, 2026

[FABRIC][26.1.2] View Distance Fix 1.0.2+26.1.2beta

MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric, quilt

April 10, 2026

[FABRIC][26.1.1] View Distance Fix 1.0.2+26.1.1beta

MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric, quilt

April 1, 2026

[FABRIC][26.1] View Distance Fix 1.0.2+26.1beta

MC 26.1fabric, quilt

March 24, 2026

[FABRIC][1.21.11] View Distance Fix 1.21.11-1.0.2beta

MC 1.21.11fabric, quilt

December 9, 2025

How to Install View Distance Fix on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "View Distance Fix". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricquilt

Minecraft Versions

26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+23 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

View Distance Fix server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is View Distance Fix compatible with fabric and quilt?

View Distance Fix officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with View Distance Fix – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if View Distance Fix consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.