Render Distance Util

This mod allows you to change your render distance while playing by pressing a key on your keyboard or using the command '/set_render_distance'!

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About this Mod

This mod allows you to change your render distance while playing by pressing a key on your keyboard or using the command '/set_render_distance'!

require: https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config

Available Versions

Render Distance Util 1.0release

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

July 31, 2025

How to Install Render Distance Util 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 (1.21.8).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Render Distance Util". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+6 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Render Distance Util 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Render Distance Util compatible with fabric?

Render Distance Util officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Render Distance Util – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Render Distance Util 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.