About this Mod
Signs retain text on break
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Available Versions
How to Install Sign Retain 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 (21w03a).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Sign Retain". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
21w03a, 1.16.5, 1.16.4 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Sign Retain 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 (21w03a). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Sign Retain compatible with fabric?
Sign Retain officially supports fabric for Minecraft 21w03a, 1.16.5, 1.16.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Sign Retain – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Sign Retain 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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