Server Maintenance Mode
Adds a basic maintenance mode which, when enabled, prevents non-ops from joining while it's enabled.
About this Mod
Server Maintenance Mode provides a /maintenance [on|off|status] command, to toggle a "maintenance mode".
When maintenance mode is enabled, it'll prevent anyone who is not an op from joining the server.
Available Versions
How to Install Server Maintenance Mode on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Server Maintenance Mode". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Server Maintenance Mode server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Server Maintenance Mode compatible with neoforge?
Server Maintenance Mode officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Server Maintenance Mode – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Server Maintenance Mode 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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