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What Are Server Resources?
Your game server has three main resources that affect performance:
- RAM (Memory) — How much data the server can hold in memory at once. More players, larger worlds, and more mods require more RAM
- CPU — Processing power. Determines how fast the server can process game logic (ticks, AI, physics). Measured in percentage of a core
- Disk Space — Storage for your world files, mods, plugins, backups, and logs
How to Check Your Usage
Your game panel shows real-time resource usage on the Console tab:
- RAM bar — Shows current memory usage vs. your allocation
- CPU bar — Shows current CPU usage
- Disk bar — Shows storage used vs. your disk limit
When to Optimize vs. When to Upgrade
Optimize first if:
- RAM spikes only happen with many players online — try reducing view distance, removing unused mods
- CPU spikes are caused by a specific plugin or mod — identify and fix or replace it
- Disk is full — delete old backups, clear log files, remove unused worlds
Consider upgrading if:
- Resources are consistently at 80%+ during normal operation after optimization
- Your player count has grown beyond what your current plan supports
- You are running a heavily modded setup that genuinely needs more RAM
Common Resource Usage by Game
- Minecraft (Vanilla/Paper) — 2–4 GB RAM for most servers. Modded: 4–8 GB+
- Rust — 4–8 GB depending on map size and plugins
- Project Zomboid — 4–6 GB, higher for B42 with mods
- Palworld — 8–16 GB recommended
- Valheim — 2–4 GB for vanilla, more with mods
Upgrading Your Plan
Go to Orders in your dashboard, click your server, and use the Upgrade / Downgrade section. Upgrades are prorated and take effect immediately.