Low TPS Troubleshooting Checklist
Use an interactive low TPS checklist for Minecraft servers covering Spark profiles, player reports, plugins, entities, chunks, backups, and disk pressure.
Low TPS Checklist
This checklist keeps low TPS triage from becoming guesswork. Work through it before deleting entities, removing plugins, or buying a larger plan.
Use it alongside the Minecraft server lag checklist and the performance audit guide.
Admin Habit
When an item is complete, save the evidence: profile links, player count, location, timestamps, config changes, and rollback notes.
FAQ
What TPS counts as low?
A Java server targets 20 TPS. Recurring TPS below 20 during normal play should be investigated with MSPT and profiling.
Should I restart before using the checklist?
If the server is usable, capture evidence before restarting. Restarting can hide the cause.
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