Even Better Server Guardian
Server-side monitoring mod: TPS guard and player watchlist. Compatible with Even Better Server Owner.
About this Mod
Even Better Server Guardian
A lightweight server-side mod that keeps operators informed and in control.
Features
TPS Guard
Monitors server tick rate in real time. When TPS drops below your configured threshold (default: 17.0), all online operators receive an instant alert — including which chunk has the most entities.
/tpsguard status— view current TPS and top entity hotspots
Player Watchlist
Track specific players across sessions. Operators are notified when a watched player joins, chats, or breaks blocks.
/watch add <player>— add player to watchlist/watch remove <player>— remove from watchlist/watch list— see all watched players/watch log <player>— view last 20 events
Config
/serverguard reload— reload config without restarting- All settings stored in
config/serverguard.json
Compatibility with Even Better Server Owner
When Even Better Server Owner is installed alongside this mod, Guardian automatically enhances watchlist alerts: when a watched player joins, their warning count and mute status from Server Owner are shown inline in the join notification.
Install both mods together for a complete server management suite.
Available Versions
How to Install Even Better Server Guardian 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Even Better Server Guardian". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Even Better Server Guardian 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Even Better Server Guardian compatible with fabric and neoforge and quilt?
Even Better Server Guardian officially supports fabric, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Even Better Server Guardian – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Even Better Server Guardian 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.
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