Smart Pause
Prevents the game from pausing when you Alt+Tab out. This keeps gameplay running smoothly in the background, allowing your stream to stay active and uninterrupted while you switch tabs.
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About this Mod
🎮 Smart Pausing (Alt+Tab)
Stay in control even when you switch tabs.
Smart Pausing prevents your game from freezing when you Alt+Tab out, keeping everything running smoothly in the background. This is perfect for streamers who want to interact with chat, adjust settings, or multitask without interrupting gameplay.
✨ Why it matters
- 🔴 Keeps your stream active and engaging
- 💬 Lets you interact with chat without freezing gameplay
- ⚡ Eliminates interruptions when multitasking
🚀 How it works
Instead of pausing when the game loses focus, Smart Pausing allows the game to continue running seamlessly—so your viewers never see a pause screen.
🎯 Perfect for
- Twitch streamers
- PvP players
- Content creators
- Anyone multitasking while gaming
💡 Stay live. Stay smooth. Stay in control.
Available Versions
How to Install Smart Pause 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Smart Pause". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Smart Pause 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Smart Pause compatible with fabric?
Smart Pause officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Smart Pause – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Smart Pause 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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