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# How to Solve Error 127 Out of Memory = True


# 🧠 Server Crashing: Error Code 127 (Out of Memory = True)

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If your server is frequently crashing with **Error Code 127** and the message `out of memory = true`, it means your server is using more memory than your current plan provides. When the server runs out of available memory, it can no longer function properly and will crash.
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## 🛠️ Why This Happens

- **Minecraft 1.17+** dramatically increased memory usage requirements compared to earlier versions.
- **Newer worlds** and **more players** also require more RAM to handle additional data.

While future updates may optimize this, there are steps you can take right now to reduce memory usage.
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## ✅ Solutions

### 1. Switch to Paper

[Paper](https://papermc.io/) is a highly optimized version of Minecraft that works like Vanilla but offers better performance and memory efficiency.  
You can switch to **Paper** under **Versions** in the **Management** section of your [Control Panel](https://control.empowerservers.com).

> 📉 Paper often cuts memory usage significantly compared to Vanilla servers.
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### 2. Upgrade Your Plan

If you're currently on a **Coal** or **Iron** Tier plan, consider upgrading to a higher-tier package that offers more RAM and CPU resources.
[How do I upgrade / downgrade / switch my plan?](https://help.empowerservers.com/en/article/how-do-i-upgrade-downgrade-switch-my-plan-1tno4nk/)

> 🚀 More memory = fewer crashes and better server performance.
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### 3. Contact Support

###### Still facing issues?
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Start a live chat with us - we'll assist with diagnosing and optimizing your server.