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title: "Minecraft server guides"
description: "Guides for Minecraft servers on Vaelix: how much RAM you need, optimizing Paper and Spigot, and running large modpacks smoothly."
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> Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vaelix.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Minecraft server guides

Sizing, tuning, and troubleshooting for Java Edition servers, from small vanilla worlds to large modpacks.

- [How Much RAM Do You Need for a Minecraft Server?](/minecraft/how-much-ram-for-a-minecraft-server): size tables for vanilla, Paper, modded, and Bedrock.
- [Optimizing a Paper or Spigot Minecraft Server](/minecraft/optimizing-paper-spigot-minecraft): spawn limits, view distance, and world saves.
- [Optimizing Your Minecraft Server for Large Modpacks](/minecraft/optimizing-modded-minecraft): JVM flags, pre-generation, and performance mods.

Need general help with files, networking, or lag? See [Basic help](/basic-help).

Source: https://docs.vaelix.cloud/minecraft/index.mdx