Pause Server When Empty
A datapack that automatically pauses the daylight and weather cycles when no players are online.
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About this Mod
Features:
- Automatic Pausing: The server's daylight and weather cycles are paused when no players are online, and resumed when players join.
- AFK Integration: Optional integration with Bodebojo's AFK Display to exclude AFK players from the online player count.
- Easy Setup: Simple installation and configuration process.
Commands
- /function pause_server_when_empty:config: Access the configuration menu to customize settings.
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Available Versions
How to Install Pause Server When Empty on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Pause Server When Empty". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+6 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Pause Server When Empty server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Pause Server When Empty compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Pause Server When Empty officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Pause Server When Empty – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Pause Server When Empty 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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