How long does it take for a server to reboot?

A server reboot (not a restart of progression) is when the server restarts to clean up memory space. This will help boost overall server performance and reduce lag. Mytheria would take typically around 30 seconds to 1 minute for a reboot. During peak hours, a reboot might take slightly longer, up to 3 minutes. Anything longer might be an internal server error (you should contact an administrator), a hosting issue (we can't do anything about this), internet connection issue (our hoster will take care of this), a server crash reboot (you should contact an administrator), or the game saving data process (this might take some time especially if there is alot of players on)

According to Google Gemini:

A Minecraft server reboot (or restart) is the process of stopping a running Minecraft server and then starting it again, which is similar to restarting a computer. This action clears the server's RAM, which can reduce lag and improve performance, fixes bugs, and applies updates, ensuring the server runs smoothly. A reboot does not change the server's world, plugins, or other settings; it simply refreshes the server's running processes.

Note that a server reboot/restart does not mean that it is a progress restart/wipe.

Why reboot a Minecraft server?

• Reduces lag: Rebooting clears temporary data from the server's memory, which can help to reduce lag and improve overall performance.

• Fixes bugs: A fresh restart can resolve unexpected issues or bugs that may arise from the server running for an extended period.

• Applies updates: For server updates or changes to the server's configuration files to take effect, the server often needs to be restarted.

Common confusion:

• Reboot vs. Reset/Wipe: It's important to distinguish between a reboot and a server reset or wipe.

  • A reboot is a temporary refresh of the server, like a PC restart, and does not change the server's core data.

  • A reset or wipe typically refers to deleting the current world data and generating a new one, essentially starting the server's world from scratch.

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