LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM)

This mod allows you to change Minecraft's built-in LAN player limit of 8. This includes but is not limited to the Essentials Mod which when hosting, also uses this built-in limit.

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About this Mod

LAN PLAYER LIMIT MODIFIER

Also known as LPLM, this mod allows you to change Minecraft's built-in LAN player limit of 8. This includes but is not limited to the Essentials Mod which when hosting, also uses this built-in limit. This Mod also has ModMenu support (OPTIONAL) to configure the player limit. No other players need this installed, only the host does.

MOD SUPPORT

If the config cannot be accessed using ModMenu, the configuration file is located in the instance root then /config/lplm.json

This Mod has only been tested on versions:

MC 1.21.1 (fabric loader 0.17.2)
MC 1.21.8 (fabric loader 0.17.2)
MC 1.21.10 (fabric loader 0.17.2)
MC 1.21.11 (fabric loader 0.18.4)
MC 26.1.2 (fabric loader 0.19.2)

ISSUES

Please put any issues found on the github and I will do my best to fix them!

Known issues:

None as of now :3

Available Versions

LAN Player Limit Modifier 1.0.1 (26.1.x)release

MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric

June 5, 2026

LAN Player Limit Modifier 1.0.1 (1.21.x)release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric

April 14, 2026

LAN Player Limit Modifier 1.0.0 (1.21.1 - 1.21.8)release

MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric

February 21, 2026

How to Install LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM) 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 (26.1.2).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM) 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM) compatible with fabric?

LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM) officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM) – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if LAN Player Limit Modifier (LPLM) 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.