MCPings
Adds a location pinging system to the game
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About this Mod
MCPings
Adds a location pinging system to Minecraft.
Features
- Only show pings from players within a certain distance (configurable on the client)
- Different Ping Types based on who or what was pinged
- Shows distance from ping as well as the username of pinger
- Shows pings that are off screen
- Config options for different ping type's colors
- Compatibility plugin for spigot based servers with support for showing pings to unmodded players
Config
Can be opened through ModMenu or with /mcpings config
Based on Ping Wheel by LukenSkyne
Available Versions
How to Install MCPings 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 (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "MCPings". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
MCPings 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 (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is MCPings compatible with fabric and quilt?
MCPings officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with MCPings – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if MCPings 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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