{"id":112267,"date":"2024-06-28T09:04:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=112267"},"modified":"2026-07-01T21:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:32:34","slug":"how-to-allocate-more-ram-to-minecraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-allocate-more-ram-to-minecraft\/","title":{"rendered":"How to allocate more RAM to Minecraft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To allocate more RAM to Minecraft, increase the game&rsquo;s memory limit in the Minecraft Launcher, adjust the <code>-Xmx<\/code> value in your Java startup file, or update the memory limit in your server hosting panel. The right method depends on whether you play Minecraft Java Edition, use a third-party launcher, run a self-hosted Minecraft server, or manage a hosted server.<\/p><p>Before changing Minecraft RAM allocation, check how much memory your device or server has and decide how much RAM your setup needs. Vanilla Minecraft usually runs well with less memory, while modded Minecraft, large worlds, plugins, and multiplayer servers require more RAM to reduce lag, crashes, and loading issues.<\/p><p>There are four main steps to allocate more RAM to Minecraft:<\/p><ol class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>Check your available system or server RAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a safe RAM amount for vanilla, modded, or multiplayer Minecraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase the RAM limit in the launcher, hosting panel, or server startup file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Minecraft and verify that the new memory limit is active.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\" wp-block-heading' id='\"h-update-ram-allocation-in-your-game-launcher\"'>Update RAM allocation in your game launcher<\/h2><p>Minecraft&rsquo;s game launcher offers tools for changing RAM values depending on your available resources. Here are the steps:<\/p><ol class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>Open the Minecraft game launcher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Installations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the three dots (<img decoding=\"async\" width='\"20\"' height='\"20\"' src=\"%5C%22https:\/\/lh7-eu.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcbj2E3PAC5yQh5KeEEm9k0CgukY28iJoqszCurixLvlOqoiXR0CAMYp7mevCKcbno8ezxy7AHJOG3AU0PEtFd7Oxnoq7oGzFFZ5nGgKy2m9kiYksil1V-sMuxULK-AIInIYA9jj7E7bh56SJOA27AMXrk?key=lxqxMeiO22SvVPF3igdZoA%5C%22\">) &rarr; <strong>Edit<\/strong> next to the Minecraft edition for which you want to allocate more RAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>MORE OPTIONS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>JVM ARGUMENTS<\/strong>, edit the <code data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"'>-Xmx<\/code> Java command. For example:<\/li>\n<\/ol><ul class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>If you want to allocate <strong>4 GB RAM<\/strong>, enter:<br><code data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"'>-Xmx4G<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>1512 MB RAM<\/strong>, add:<br><code data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"'>-Xmx1512M<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul><ol start='\"6\"' class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Due to better mod management, third-party launchers are very popular among Minecraft server hosts. Check your third-party launcher documentation to find the equivalent settings to manage Minecraft RAM allocation. Look for Java-related settings, just like the following options for ATLauncher.<\/p><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a589292ef290\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a589292ef290\" class='\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container' aligncenter size-large><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"700\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/atlauncher-maximum-memory-settings-for-minecraft.jpg\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt='\"ATLauncher' for minecraft location of the maximum memory option in settings java class='\"wp-image-112271\"' srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/atlauncher-maximum-memory-settings-for-minecraft.jpg\/w=1460,fit=scale-down 1460w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/atlauncher-maximum-memory-settings-for-minecraft.jpg\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/atlauncher-maximum-memory-settings-for-minecraft.jpg\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/atlauncher-maximum-memory-settings-for-minecraft.jpg\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/atlauncher-maximum-memory-settings-for-minecraft.jpg\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\" wp-block-heading' id='\"h-edit-your-server-configuration-files\"'>Edit your server configuration files<\/h2><p>If you <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-setup-minecraft-server\/\">run your Minecraft server<\/a> on local hardware, like a computer, you can modify RAM allocation using Java configuration files. For this, follow the steps below:<\/p><ol class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>Create a new text file on the machine where you host your Minecraft server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the text file, enter the following command line:<\/li>\n<\/ol><pre class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"' data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' data-enlighter-theme='\"\"' data-enlighter-highlight='\"\"' data-enlighter-linenumbers='\"\"' data-enlighter-lineoffset='\"\"' data-enlighter-title='\"\"' data-enlighter-group='\"\"'>java -Xmx1234M -Xms1234M -jar server.jar nogui PAUSE<\/pre><p>Replace <code data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"'>1234<\/code> with the required amount of RAM in megabytes. For example, if you want to allocate <strong>3 GB (3072 MB) of RAM<\/strong>, enter:<\/p><pre class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"' data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' data-enlighter-theme='\"\"' data-enlighter-highlight='\"\"' data-enlighter-linenumbers='\"\"' data-enlighter-lineoffset='\"\"' data-enlighter-title='\"\"' data-enlighter-group='\"\"'>-Xmx3072M -Xms3072M -jar server.jar nogui PAUSE<\/pre><ol start='\"3\"' class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>Save the text file as <strong>run.bat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the explorer of your Minecraft server, search for <strong>server.jar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the <strong>server.jar <\/strong>file and edit the filename to delete the <strong>.jar<\/strong> extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to your <strong>run.bat<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To start the file, double-click <strong>run.bat<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Note that using the same <code data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"'>Xmx<\/code> and <code data-enlighter-language='\"generic\"' class='\"EnlighterJSRAW\"'>Xms<\/code> values for the minimum and maximum heap sizes helps avoid performance drops when Java dynamically adjusts the heap size.<\/p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\" wp-block-heading' id='\"h-upgrade-your-vps-plan\"'>Upgrade your VPS plan<\/h2><p>As reconfiguring all available RAM for Minecraft alone can crash your server, you need to increase the capacity of your server&rsquo;s total RAM first. To do so, follow the steps below:<\/p><ol class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>Open your <strong>hPanel<\/strong>, navigate to <strong>VPS<\/strong> on the left side menu, and select <strong>Manage <\/strong>for the plan you want to upgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Overview<\/strong>, scroll down to the <strong>VPS details<\/strong> section and select <strong>Upgrade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a589292f29b8\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a589292f29b8\" class='\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container' aligncenter size-full><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"877\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/the-upgrade-button-of-hostinger-vps-in-hpanel.png\/public\" alt='\"The' upgrade button on hpanel vps overview page class='\"wp-image-125986\"' srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/the-upgrade-button-of-hostinger-vps-in-hpanel.png\/w=1460,fit=scale-down 1460w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/the-upgrade-button-of-hostinger-vps-in-hpanel.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/the-upgrade-button-of-hostinger-vps-in-hpanel.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/the-upgrade-button-of-hostinger-vps-in-hpanel.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/the-upgrade-button-of-hostinger-vps-in-hpanel.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start='\"3\"' class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>On the <strong>Choose Your VPS Plan<\/strong> page, choose your new plan and select <strong>Upgrade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Continue<\/strong> to confirm the restart process of your VPS service. It will only take a few minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your preferred billing period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Choose payment method<\/strong> and select a preferred payment method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That&rsquo;s it &ndash; now you just have to pay for your order.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Now, go to your Hostinger account to allocate more RAM to your server. Even after upgrading, the default memory value that VPS allocates is <strong>1028 MB<\/strong>.<\/p><ol class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>In hPanel, go to <strong>VPS <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Manage &rarr;<\/strong> <strong>Overview<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Manage panel <\/strong>button, and your Game Panel will open in a new tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a5892930222a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a5892930222a\" class='\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container' aligncenter size-full><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"238\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/the-game-panel-access-button-on-the-vps-overview-page.png\/public\" alt='\"The' game panel access button on hpanel vps overview menu class='\"wp-image-125930\"' srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/the-game-panel-access-button-on-the-vps-overview-page.png\/w=1460,fit=scale-down 1460w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/the-game-panel-access-button-on-the-vps-overview-page.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/the-game-panel-access-button-on-the-vps-overview-page.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/the-game-panel-access-button-on-the-vps-overview-page.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/the-game-panel-access-button-on-the-vps-overview-page.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><ol start='\"3\"' class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li>Log in to Game Panel with your credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Instances<\/strong>, select the Minecraft server for which you want to allocate more RAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Manage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need to accept the terms of the server, in the <strong>Minecraft Server EULA<\/strong> popup, select <strong>Accept<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the side panel, select <strong>Configuration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a new value in megabytes (MB) in <strong>Memory Limit (MB)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><div class=\"announcement-block announcement-block--important\">\n            <span class=\"announcement-block__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M12 22.5C17.799 22.5 22.5 17.799 22.5 12C22.5 6.20101 17.799 1.5 12 1.5C6.20101 1.5 1.5 6.20101 1.5 12C1.5 17.799 6.20101 22.5 12 22.5ZM13.637 7.65198C13.637 6.74791 12.9041 6.01501 12 6.01501C11.0959 6.01501 10.363 6.74791 10.363 7.65198C10.5335 9.53749 10.875 13.383 10.875 13.383C10.875 14.0043 11.3787 14.508 12 14.508C12.6213 14.508 13.125 14.0043 13.125 13.383V13.38L13.637 7.65198ZM11.9927 15.714C11.3714 15.714 10.8677 16.2177 10.8677 16.839C10.8677 17.4603 11.3714 17.964 11.9927 17.964H12.0073C12.6286 17.964 13.1323 17.4603 13.1323 16.839C13.1323 16.2177 12.6286 15.714 12.0073 15.714H11.9927Z\"\n                          fill=\"#FEA419\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                Important\n            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"announcement-block__content\">\n                <strong>Important!<\/strong> Leave at least <strong>512 MB<\/strong> from the total RAM capacity of your Minecraft VPS plan to ensure stable system configuration.<br>\nFor example, if your VPS has <strong>2 GB<\/strong> of RAM, the maximum value for allocating RAM is <strong>1536 MB<\/strong>.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\" wp-block-heading' id='\"h-understanding-ram-allocation-in-minecraft\"'>What is the recommended amount of RAM to allocate for Minecraft?<\/h2><p>In most cases, the minimum RAM requirements for a smooth server experience are based on the customization level and the number of players. Check out the following optimal ranges for RAM requirements in Minecraft:<\/p><ul class='\"wp-block-list\" wp-block-list'>\n<li><strong>Server hosting non-modded Minecraft, with few active players<\/strong> &ndash;1-4 GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server hosting non-modded Minecraft, with many active players<\/strong> &ndash; 4-6 GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightly-modded server<\/strong> &ndash; 6-7 GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavily-modded server<\/strong> &ndash; 8-10 GB<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>When increasing RAM allocation to your server, do not just throw all available megabytes at Minecraft. Your server still needs at least <strong>512 MB<\/strong> for other systems to operate optimally. Make sure to subtract that from the total RAM capacity that your <a href=\"\/vps\/minecraft-hosting\">Minecraft hosting plan<\/a> or your local computer provides.<\/p><p>        <div class=\"protip\">\n            <div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                    Pro Tip                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\"> If <strong>512 MB<\/strong> reserved for system usage is not enough for stable gameplay, allocate no more than half of your available memory to Minecraft.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\" wp-block-heading' id='\"h-minecraft-performance-optimization-tips\"'>Minecraft performance optimization tips<\/h2><p>When <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-optimize-a-dedicated-game-server\/\">optimizing your game server<\/a>, you need to pay attention to more resources than RAM. Besides doing regular checks, here are some tips to keep your server running efficiently and game without any lags.<\/p><p><strong>Manage all server resources<\/strong><\/p><p>Analyze and manage CPU usage, disk space, and network bandwidth to ensure you can play Minecraft without interruptions.<\/p><p>For Hostinger game server users, you can check your VPS resource usage through hPanel or by asking <a href=\"%5C%22https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/blog\/kodee%5C%22\">Kodee<\/a>, our AI assistant. <\/p><p><strong>Configure your network<\/strong><\/p><p>Make sure your network settings allow for stable packet exchange between your server and your players&rsquo; computers.<\/p><p><strong>Update software<\/strong><\/p><p>Stay on top of required updates for the applications you need to run your system optimally. Applying the latest updates improves server performance and boosts security.<\/p><p><strong>Balance player load<\/strong><\/p><p>Make sure your server can handle the number of online players. If the number is too big, adding more memory or optimizing settings might not help you.<\/p><p><strong>Take care of security<\/strong><\/p><p>Opt for a VPS hosting provider that offers robust security measures. For example, Hostinger&rsquo;s Minecraft servers come with a built-in firewall, a malware scanner, DDoS protection, free automatic weekly backups, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee.<\/p><p>Additionally, we recommend enabling two-factor authentication to keep your online community safe.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-game-server-hosting\" href=\"\/ng\/vps\/game-server-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Game_panel_in-text-banner-2-1.png\/public\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Game_panel_in-text-banner-2-1.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Game_panel_in-text-banner-2-1.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Game_panel_in-text-banner-2-1.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Game_panel_in-text-banner-2-1.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Run optimization mods<\/strong><\/p><p>Minecraft offers a variety of game optimization mods. For your inspiration, check out our list of the <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/best-minecraft-mods\/\">best Minecraft mods<\/a>. Be sure to always read the documentation of your mods to avoid compatibility issues and known errors.<\/p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\" wp-block-heading' id='\"h-conclusion\"'>What to do after allocating more RAM to Minecraft<\/h2><p>After allocating more RAM to Minecraft, restart the game or server and check whether the new memory limit is active. In Minecraft Java Edition, you can press F3 and review the memory usage in the debug screen. For a hosted or self-hosted server, monitor the server panel, console, or resource usage dashboard after players reconnect.<\/p><p>If Minecraft still lags, freezes, or crashes after increasing RAM, check other performance factors. High CPU usage, low disk space, outdated mods, heavy plugins, large worlds, high render distance, and unstable network connections can also affect gameplay. For server owners, reviewing your <a href=\"\/ng\/tutorials\/minecraft-server-properties\/\">Minecraft server properties<\/a> can help you adjust settings like view distance, simulation distance, difficulty, and player limits.<\/p><p>For long-term stability, keep your Minecraft version, mods, plugins, and server software updated. Server owners should also review player load, world size, and hosting resources regularly. If your server keeps reaching its memory limit, upgrading your hosting plan or optimizing your server setup can help maintain smoother gameplay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To allocate more RAM to Minecraft, increase the game&rsquo;s memory limit in the Minecraft Launcher, adjust the -Xmx value in your Java startup file, or update the memory limit in your server hosting panel. 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