--- title: "How to schedule automatic restarts for a Minecraft server | StreetHosting" description: "Scheduled restarts clear memory and keep TPS stable. Learn how to schedule a Minecraft server restart during low-traffic hours, with a warning to players." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Minecraft · 3 min · Intermediate Published on Jun 17, 2026 · Updated on Jun 17, 2026 # Schedule automatic server restarts A server that runs for days without a break piles up memory garbage and loses performance. A scheduled restart in the middle of the night fixes that invisibly, as long as you warn players. 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The restart clears memory and keeps TPS stable without anyone noticing. ## Why restart[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#por-que-reiniciar) A server that runs for days without stopping accumulates memory garbage and small plugin problems that, added up, drag TPS down. Restarting is like giving the machine a rest: it comes back fresh. It is a simple trick that works alongside [reducing lag on Paper](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/reduce-lag-paper-server). ## Pick the time[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#escolher-horario) The best time is when almost nobody is playing, usually in the middle of the night. That way the restart goes unnoticed. Look at your server's peak data and choose the valley, the emptiest moment of the day. ## How to schedule it[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#como-agendar) There are two paths. On servers where you have system access, a cron job restarts the process, as shown in [cron and scheduled tasks](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/schedule-tasks-vps-cron). On managed panels, there is a ready-made scheduled restart option. Restart plugins also do the job and even warn the players. ## Warn the players[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#avisar) 1. Schedule chat warnings a few minutes ahead. 2. Repeat the warning when time is almost up. 3. Make sure the world is saved right before the restart. 4. Confirm that the server comes back on its own afterward. Countdown warnings at ten, five and one minute out give everyone time to stash their items and get somewhere safe. ## Precautions[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#cuidados) Never restart without saving the world first. A restart in the middle of an action with no save can roll back minutes of progress and lead to complaints. * Low-traffic time chosen * Automatic chat warnings * World save before the restart * Automatic return confirmed Scheduled restarts keep the server healthy day after day. Understand the numbers in [what TPS is and how to improve it](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/what-is-tps-minecraft) and, for a panel that makes restarts easy, check out [Minecraft Pro](https://streethosting.com.br/en/minecraft-pro). In this guide * [Why restart](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#por-que-reiniciar) * [Pick the time](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#escolher-horario) * [How to schedule it](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#como-agendar) * [Warn the players](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#avisar) * [Precautions](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/schedule-automatic-restart-minecraft-server#cuidados) ## Frequently asked questions Why does restarting the server help performance? Because after days of running, the server accumulates memory garbage and small plugin leaks that weigh on TPS. A restart clears all of that and brings performance back to a fresh state. How often should I restart? It depends on the load. Light servers can go days without restarting. Servers full of plugins or modpacks usually benefit from a daily restart at a quiet hour. Watch the TPS to decide. Do players lose anything in the restart? No, as long as the world is saved first. The server saves progress, restarts and comes back shortly. The important part is to warn ahead of time so nobody is disconnected in the middle of an action. Can I restart without a plugin? Yes. On a server where you have system access, a scheduled task restarts the process at the set time. On managed panels, there is usually a scheduled restart option ready to use. Next step See Minecraft Pro Managed hosting on Ryzen with modpacks, optimized Paper and technical support. 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