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Disable Server Freezing Temporarily or Permanently
Turn Off Slumber Mode
There are situations where you may want to prevent your server from freezing, such as running background processes, automated farms, or scheduled events while players are offline.
Steps
1. Open your server console or in-game chat (operator permissions required)
2. Type /slumber false to disable freezing
3. Verify the change with /slumber — the mod should show as disabled
Effects of Disabling
When freezing is disabled:
- The server continues running normally even when all players log off
- Game ticks proceed at full speed
- Redstone machines, mob farms, and crop growth continue operating
- Server resource usage remains constant
When to Disable
Disable freezing if you:
- Run automated farms or resource generators
- Have scheduled events or commands that must execute offline
- Use background plugins that require active ticks
- Need to maintain server performance metrics
Re-enable Later
You can toggle freezing back on at any time using /slumber true. The mod remembers your preference across server restarts if configured to do so.