# PaperMC

### What is PaperMC?

<div class="cl-preview-section" id="bkmrk-papermc-is-a-high-pe">- **PaperMC** is a high-performance, **Spigot-based server type** designed to provide even better performance and optimizations than Spigot.
- **Features**: 
    - Built on Spigot but includes additional optimizations, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
    - More configurable settings to fine-tune performance for larger servers.
    - Supports all Spigot plugins and is fully compatible with them.

</div>### Best For:

<div class="cl-preview-section" id="bkmrk-large-servers%3A-if-yo">- **Large Servers**: If you need to handle a high number of players with minimal lag.
- **Performance-Focused Servers**: Perfect for players who want the best performance, with tweaks to improve stability and speed.
- **Customization and Modifications**: Ideal for those who want to tweak server settings beyond what Vanilla and Spigot can offer.

</div>### Pros:

<div class="cl-preview-section" id="bkmrk-superior-performance">- **Superior Performance**: PaperMC outperforms Vanilla and Spigot in terms of resource management, reducing lag and improving TPS (Ticks Per Second).
- **Customization**: Advanced configuration settings allow you to fine-tune performance and gameplay.
- **Compatibility**: Supports all Spigot plugins, offering access to a vast plugin library.

</div>### Cons:

<div class="cl-preview-section" id="bkmrk-more-configuration%3A-">- **More Configuration**: Some advanced features may require more time to configure properly.
- **Advanced Knowledge**: For best results, you might need to understand performance settings and tweak configurations for optimal performance.

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