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Fast IP Ping Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need to install Fast IP Ping on the server too?
No. Fast IP Ping is client-side only, so it works on any server as long as it's installed on your game. The server doesn't need the mod and other players won't be affected.
How do I know Fast IP Ping is actually doing anything?
Compare the ping time and join delay for a server you connect to by raw IP before and after installing the mod. If the delay drops noticeably, especially for servers with no domain name, it's working.
Does Fast IP Ping work on servers that use a domain name instead of an IP?
It has little to no effect there, because the mod only skips the reverse DNS lookup for direct IP addresses. Domain-based servers already resolve normally, so you won't see a speed change.
Why do servers with IP addresses take so long to ping in the first place?
Minecraft tries to look up a domain name for the raw IP before connecting, and that reverse lookup can hang for a long time when no domain exists. Fast IP Ping skips that unnecessary check entirely.
Will Fast IP Ping make my game lag or lower my FPS?
No. The mod only changes how the game resolves server addresses during connection, so it doesn't touch rendering or world logic. There's no ongoing performance cost once you're in-game.
Can I use Fast IP Ping with other multiplayer or server-list mods?
Yes, it's designed to be lightweight and generally coexists with server list and multiplayer mods. If you notice pings behaving oddly, test with only Fast IP Ping enabled to isolate the conflict.
Why does a server still show as unreachable or won't ping even with the mod?
The mod only speeds up address resolution, so an unreachable server is usually a firewall, wrong port, or the server being offline. Double-check the IP and port, and confirm the server is actually running.
Does Fast IP Ping help when connecting to a LAN world or a home server?
Yes. LAN and home servers are usually reached by raw IP, which is exactly the case the mod targets, so the long join delay from the reverse lookup is skipped.
Do I need to configure anything after installing Fast IP Ping?
No setup is required. Once the mod is loaded, it automatically applies to any server you add by IP address, so you can just launch the game and connect.
Does Fast IP Ping change how my server list or saved servers work?
No. Your saved servers, their addresses, and your multiplayer settings stay exactly the same. The mod only changes the lookup step that happens when the game pings or joins them.