Daily Auto Restart
Automatically restart your server daily at a scheduled time with customizable warnings
⭐ Overview
Perfect for server maintenance, reducing lag buildup, and keeping your server running smoothly!
✨ Features
- ⏰ Scheduled Daily Restarts - Set exact restart time in 24-hour format
- ⚠️ Multiple Warning Levels - Warns players at 60, 30, 15, 5, and 1 minute before restart
- ⏱️ 10-Second Countdown - Dramatic countdown from 10 to 0 before restart
- Sound Notifications - Optional sound effects for warnings (fully configurable)
- Fully Customizable Messages - All messages support color codes and placeholders
- Live Reload - Update settings without restarting the server
- ️ Permission System - Control who can view info and reload config
- Utility Commands - Check server time and time until restart
- Lightweight - Minimal performance impact
- Easy Configuration - Simple YAML configuration
Commands
| Command | Aliases | Description | Permission |
| /dailyautorestart | /dar, /dailyrestart | View restart info and help | dailyautorestart.use |
| /dailyautorestart reload | - | Reload configuration | dailyautorestart.reload |
| /servertime | /stime, /time | Display current server time | dailyautorestart.use |
| /timeuntilrestart | /untilrestart, /restarttime | Show time until next restart | dailyautorestart.use |
Permissions
- dailyautorestart.use - View restart info and use utility commands (default: true)
- dailyautorestart.reload - Reload plugin configuration (default: op)
Installation
Step 1: Download the latest
DailyAutoRestart.jar file
Step 2: Place it in your server's plugins/ folder
Step 3: Restart your server
Step 4: Configure the plugin in plugins/DailyAutoRestart/config.yml
Step 5: Use /dailyautorestart reload to apply changes
Coming soon - Video tutorial showing installation and setup
⚙️ Configuration
Code (YAML):
# DailyAutoRestart Configuration
# Plugin by Kreskofter
# Time to restart the server (24-hour format HH:mm)
# Examples: "04:00" for 4 AM, "16:30" for 4:30 PM
restart-time : "04:00"
# Warning messages
messages :
# Prefix for all messages
prefix : "&c&l[DailyAutoRestart]"
# Warning message (use {time} placeholder)
warning : "&e⚠ Server will restart in {time}!"
# Countdown message (use {time} for seconds, {s} for plural)
countdown : "&c&lRestarting in {time} second{s}!"
# Final restart message
restarting : "&c&lThe server will now restart. We will be back shortly!"
# Kick message when players are disconnected
kick : |-
&c&lServer Restarting
&eWe will be back shortly!
&7Expected downtime : 1-2 minutes
# Sound settings
sound :
# Enable/disable sounds
enabled : true
# Sound for warnings (60, 30, 15, 5, 1 minute warnings)
type : "BLOCK_NOTE_BLOCK_PLING"
# Sound for countdown (last 10 seconds)
countdown : "BLOCK_NOTE_BLOCK_HAT"
Code (Text):
&0 = Black &8 = Dark Gray
&1 = Dark Blue &9 = Blue
&2 = Dark Green &a = Green
&3 = Dark Aqua &b = Aqua
&4 = Dark Red &c = Red
&5 = Dark Purple &d = Light Purple
&6 = Gold &e = Yellow
&7 = Gray &f = White
&l = Bold &m = Strikethrough
&n = Underline &o = Italic
&r = Reset
⏰ Warning Schedule
- ⏰ 60 minutes before restart
- ⏰ 30 minutes before restart
- ⏰ 15 minutes before restart
- ⏰ 5 minutes before restart
- ⏰ 1 minute before restart
- ⏱️ 10-second countdown (10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
- Server restarts
Example Usage
Code (Text):
/servertime
> Current Server Time: 3:45:22 PM
Code (Text):
/timeuntilrestart
> === Server Restart Information ===
> Scheduled restart: 04:00
> Time until restart: 12 hours, 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Code (Text):
# Edit config.yml
restart-time: "05:00"
# Reload in-game
/dailyautorestart reload
> DailyAutoRestart configuration reloaded! Next restart at 05:00
Server Wrapper Setup
✅ Auto-restart is enabled by default
- Check: Server Settings → Startup → Auto-restart
- Check: Server Settings → Startup → Auto-restart
Enable restart on crash:
- Server Properties → Restart on Crash → Yes
- Server Properties → Restart on Crash → Yes
Add to your service file:
[Service]
Restart=always
RestartSec=5
Code (Text):
[Service]
Restart=always
RestartSec=5
Create a wrapper script:
#!/bin/bash
while true; do
java -jar server.jar
sleep 5
done
Code (Bash):
#!/bin/bash
while true; do
java -jar server.jar
sleep 5
done
Troubleshooting
Solution:
- Set restart time 2-3 minutes in the future to test
- Use /dailyautorestart reload after changing config
- Watch server console for debug messages
- Ensure time format is HH:mm (e.g., "04:00" not "4:00")
Check:
- Your server wrapper is configured to auto-restart (see above)
- Console shows "Executing server shutdown..." message
- Test with /stop command - should auto-restart
Check:
- Restart time is set correctly: /dailyautorestart
- Time format is HH:mm in config.yml
- You've reloaded after config changes
Compatibility
- Minecraft Versions: 1.13 - 1.21+
- Server Software: Spigot, Paper, Purpur, and all compatible forks
- Java Version: Java 8 or higher
- Dependencies: None! Completely standalone
Screenshots
Players receive clear warnings before restart
10-second countdown with sound effects
Helpful commands to check server time and restart schedule
Statistics
This plugin uses bStats to collect anonymous usage data
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- ⭐ Leave a 5-star review
- Share your feedback
- Suggest new features
Your support helps keep this plugin updated and maintained!
Contact & Links
Author: Kreskofter
Website: kreskofter.com
Minecraft Server: krumbledmc.com
Contact & Links
Author: Kreskofter
Website: kreskofter.com
Minecraft Server: krumbledmc.com
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