PaperMC: High-Performance Minecraft Server on Pterodactyl

Unlock stellar performance and advanced configuration options by running your Minecraft server on PaperMC. Follow this guide to install, configure, and optimize PaperMC via the Huthost Pterodactyl panel.

1. Why Choose PaperMC?

• Improved Performance: PaperMC offers significant tick-rate optimizations over vanilla, handling more players with less lag.

• Advanced Configuration: Fine-tune dozens of settings (paper.yml, spigot.yml, bukkit.yml) to suit your server’s unique needs.

• Plugin Compatibility: Supports Spigot plugins—and many Paper-specific add-ons—for expanded customization.

2. Creating Your PaperMC Server

1. Log in to your Pterodactyl panel at https://panel.huthost.net.

2. Click Servers → Create New Server.

3. Name your instance (e.g., PaperSurvival).

4. Under Egg, select “Paper”.

5. Choose your Minecraft Version (e.g., 1.20.1).

6. Allocate resources:

   • RAM: ≥ 4 GB for 20+ players

   • Disk: ≥ 10 GB for plugin storage

   • CPU Shares: Increase with player count

7. Verify the Startup Command (java -Xms{{SERVER_MEMORY}}M -Xmx{{SERVER_MEMORY}}M -jar paper.jar nogui) and click Create Server.

3. Optimizing PaperMC Settings

• paper.yml:

  • max-auto-save-chunks-per-tick: Increase to balance world-saving load.

  • use-faster-eigencraft-redstone: Enable for faster redstone tick processing.

• spigot.yml:

  • entity-activation-range: Reduce ranges for mobs/particles to lower CPU usage.

  • view-distance: Lower to reduce chunk loading per player.

• bukkit.yml:

  • spawn-limits: Adjust monster and animal spawn rates to control server load.

Edit these files under Configuration → Files, then Save and Restart.

4. Installing Plugins

1. Go to SFTP File Management.

2. Connect with your panel credentials.

3. Upload .jar files to /plugins.

4. Restart the server to auto-load plugins.

Popular picks:

• LuckPerms (permissions)

• WorldEdit/WorldGuard (building & protection)

• EssentialsX (commands & utilities)

5. Promoting Your PaperMC Server

• List on mclist.gg: Reach thousands of players. Add server IP and an eye-catching banner to draw votes and traffic.

• Social Channels & Discord: Share update announcements and events.

• In-Game Incentives: Offer rewards for daily votes on mclist.gg to boost rankings and visibility.

For full details on advanced configuration, visit our docs at Huthost.net.