
Only Spectate Players
Allows any player to spectate any player, Along with a few fix's
About this Mod
Description
Allows any player to spectate any player, Along with a few fix's
Fixes
Fixed issue where, when spectating player, if they teleport or change dimension you will be taken along with them.
Commands
Type /osp <player> to spectate player
Available Versions
How to Install Only Spectate Players 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 (1.18.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Only Spectate Players". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Only Spectate Players 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 (1.18.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Only Spectate Players compatible with fabric?
Only Spectate Players officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Only Spectate Players – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Only Spectate Players 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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