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How to Configure Server Performance Settings for Your ECO Server

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Optimizing your ECO server's performance ensures a smooth experience for players by reducing lag, improving stability, and managing resource usage efficiently. This guide will walk you through configuring key performance settings using the VolticHost Game Panel.

Prerequisites

  • An ECO server purchased at VolticHost.com

  • Access to the VolticHost Game Panel

  • Basic understanding of server resource management (recommended)

Adjusting Tick Rate for Performance

  1. Log in to your VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your ECO server.

  3. Navigate to the File Manager tab.

  4. Open the Gameplay.eco file inside the Configs folder.

  5. Locate the Tick Rate setting:

    "TargetUPS": 30,

  6. Adjust the value based on server performance needs:

    • 30 (default) – Balanced performance

    • 60 – Smoother updates (higher CPU usage)

    • 15 – Lower resource usage (reduces simulation accuracy)

  7. Click Save File to confirm the changes.

✅ Your server tick rate has been optimized!

Managing World Object Limits

  1. Open the World.eco file in the File Manager.

  2. Find the section related to object limits, such as:

    "MaxActiveObjects": 5000,

  3. Lower this value if the server is experiencing lag or high CPU usage.

  4. Click Save File to apply the changes.

✅ World object limits have been adjusted for better performance!

Adjusting Network Settings for Stability

  1. Open the Network.eco file in the Configs folder.

  2. Locate the following settings:

    "MaxConnections": 20,
"LagCompensation": true,

  3. Adjust MaxConnections to limit the number of players if the server struggles with high traffic.

  4. Set LagCompensation to false if experiencing desync issues.

  5. Click Save File to apply the changes.

✅ Your ECO server network settings have been optimized!

Restart the Server to Apply Changes

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in the VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

  3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with updated settings.

✅ Your ECO server is now running with improved performance settings!

Conclusion

You've successfully optimized your ECO server for better performance using the VolticHost Game Panel! These adjustments help maintain stability, reduce lag, and provide a smoother gameplay experience for players.

For further assistance, contact VolticHost Support.