Keeping an eye on your server’s CPU, RAM, and disk usage helps ensure smooth performance, prevent crashes, and troubleshoot lag issues. The VolticHost Game Panel provides a real-time resource monitor to help users track their server’s performance.
This guide will walk you through checking CPU and RAM usage, understanding performance metrics, and identifying potential issues using VolticHost Game Panel.
📌 Prerequisites
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A game server purchased at VolticHost.com
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Access to VolticHost Game Panel
1️⃣ Checking Real-Time Resource Usage
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Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.
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Click on your game server.
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Navigate to the Console tab.
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In the top right, you’ll see CPU, RAM, and Disk Usage.
✅ You are now viewing your server’s live performance data!
2️⃣ Understanding Resource Metrics
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CPU Usage (%) – The percentage of processing power being used by your server.
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Low Usage (<50%) = Good performance.
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High Usage (>90%) = May cause lag or crashes.
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Memory (RAM) Usage – The amount of RAM your server is using.
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Below limit = Healthy.
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Near or over limit = Consider reducing game load or plugins.
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Disk Usage – The amount of storage space occupied by your server’s files.
- Keeping under your limit ensures space for saves, logs, and mods.
✅ You now understand your server’s performance stats!
3️⃣ Identifying Performance Issues
Signs of High CPU Usage:
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Players experience lag spikes.
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Server takes longer to process commands.
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Entities or AI may behave erratically.
🔹 Solution: Restart the server or reduce active plugins/mods.
Signs of High RAM Usage:
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Server crashes due to memory exhaustion.
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Performance degrades over time.
🔹 Solution: Lower render distances, disable unnecessary mods, or restart more frequently.
✅ You now know how to detect and fix performance issues!
4️⃣ Restarting the Server if Performance Drops
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Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.
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Click Stop to shut down the server.
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Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart.
✅ Your server will now reset, clearing memory and improving performance!
🎉 Conclusion
You've successfully monitored your server’s CPU, RAM, and disk usage, identified performance issues, and learned how to maintain stability using VolticHost Game Panel! Keeping an eye on these metrics helps prevent lag and crashes, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience. 🚀
For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.