🆘 Help! My server is acting weird
Noticed something strange going on with your Minecraft server? Like:
- Your world appears reset or is suddenly empty
- Blocks disappear or don't load properly
- Plugins or mods aren't working
- Players experience lag or can't connect
- Or worse: your server crashes on startup
Don’t panic! This guide walks you through the most common problems and how to fix them.
1️⃣ Did the server actually start?
Log into the OXY.Games Game Panel and check if your server is running.
👉 Open the Console and look for any errors during startup.
Pay attention to red messages like:
- Could not load plugin: EssentialsX
Incompatible with server version - Exception in server tick loop
Often caused by corrupted worlds or buggy mods
Seeing something like that? You’re already on the right track. Copy the error and Google it — or send it to our support team.
💡 Coming soon: Our OXY.Games AI Assistant will help explain console errors and suggest solutions automatically. Handy, right?
2️⃣ What changed recently?
Think back:
- Did you add any new plugins or mods?
- Did you change settings in
server.properties, likelevel-typeor world settings? - Did you switch server type (e.g. Paper to Forge)?
- Was there an automatic update?
Even small changes can break things. Identifying recent changes makes it easier to fix issues.
3️⃣ Try restoring a backup
It’s easy to restore a previous backup from the panel:
- Go to the Backups tab
- Click Restore on a date just before the issue started
- The server will restart with the selected backup
⚠️ Always make a backup of your current data before testing anything!
4️⃣ Server crash? 😱
Crashes can happen at startup or during gameplay. Here are some likely causes:
At startup:
- Invalid or outdated plugin/mod
- Corrupted world files
- Not enough RAM allocated
- Missing
server.jarfile
Console message:Unable to access jarfile server.jar
➤ This means your server can't find a startup file. Install the correct Minecraft version or loader (Forge/Fabric).
👉 See our guide: Change your Minecraft server version
During gameplay:
- A mod causes instability
- A player triggers a bug (e.g. command block, TNT)
- Corrupted chunks
Fix:
👉 Check the console and relate the error to the last added mod or action.
Test temporarily with a fresh world or without mods.
5️⃣ Experiencing lag?
Lag or stutters can be caused by:
- Too many mobs, hoppers, or redstone machines
- CPU-intensive plugins
- Poor internet connection (server or player-side)
Use the Spark plugin to analyze performance.
👉 (coming soon)
6️⃣ Clean up temporarily
Want to test if the issue is caused by mods or the world?
- Move your current world, plugins, or mods folder to a temporary location via File Manager
- Restart the server and check if it runs fine
- Re-add folders one at a time
⚠️ Make sure you have a backup first!
📩 Still having trouble?
Don’t worry — we’ve got your back.
Message us via the contact form or open a ticket on my.oxy.games. Include:
- What you've already tried
- Console errors (copy or screenshot)
- Which mods/plugins you're using
✅ Quick overview
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| World seems gone | Wrong folder or world deleted | Restore backup, check world name |
| Mods not working | Wrong loader/version | Check modpack and loader compatibility |
| Crash on startup | Plugin/mod issue, corrupt world, missing jar | Console check, disable mods, reinstall correctly |
| Lag and stuttering | Too many entities, heavy plugins/mods | Use Spark, tweak server settings |
| Console shows errors | Incompatibility or syntax issues | Google the error or contact support |
Did this guide help you out? Let us know! And remember: at OXY.Games, you're never on your own — we’re always here to help. 🎮