AllowSectionSign

a legacy Forge mod that allows you to type the section sign § (color character) in chat & anywhere else. Needs to have a server that allows it if used in multiplayer. Single mixin mod.

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About this Mod

AllowSectionSign

Simple single mixin mod that allows you to type the section sign § (color character) in chat & anywhere else.

Basically allow-chat but with in 1.8.9/Forge and with a clearer name

Needs to have a server that allows it if used in multiplayer.

Available Versions

1.0.0 (1.8.9)release

MC 1.8.9forge

June 24, 2023

How to Install AllowSectionSign on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.8.9).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.8.9

Server-side

~ Optional

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

AllowSectionSign server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.8.9). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is AllowSectionSign compatible with forge?

AllowSectionSign officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.8.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with AllowSectionSign – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if AllowSectionSign 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.