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Upgrading to Paper


Standard vanilla Minecraft is poorly optimized for many players. Paper is a high-performance “fork” of Spigot that fixes thousands of bugs, improves chunk loading, and allows you to install plugins to enhance your gameplay.
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4 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

Automatic Installation

The easiest way to install Paper is via the FREAKHOSTING Version Selector.
  1. Access Panel: Log in to the Game Panel.
  2. Settings: Navigate to the Settings or Configuration menu.
  3. Version Selector: In the dropdown, select Paper.
  4. Choose Version: Select your desired Minecraft version (e.g., 1.21.1).
  5. Install: Click the install button and wait for the process to complete.

Why Choose Paper?

  • Optimized Performance: Drastically reduces tick lag and improves CPU efficiency.
  • Plugin Support: Compatible with almost every Bukkit and Spigot plugin.
  • Configurable: Provides deep control over game mechanics via paper-world-defaults.yml.
  • Active Development: Frequently updated with security patches and optimizations.

Clean Install

If you are moving from a very old version or a different modloader (like Forge), we recommend performing a “Clean Install” by toggling the reinstall button in the settings tab after selection.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Minecraft: Performance optimized.