Packet Rate Limit Exceeded — Minecraft Fix

Kicked from the server

The client sent the server too many packets per second.

  • Minecraft 26.3
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At a glance

Main cause. The rest and what to do — below

A mod or cheat that sends actions very frequently.

What does it look like?

You have been kicked for excessive packet frequency Kicked for exceeding packet rate limit

Lines — from the game itself, in Russian and English.

Why does it say that?

  • A mod or cheat that sends actions very frequently.
  • Strong lag: accumulated packets arrived simultaneously.

What to do for the player

  1. Remove auto-clicker mods and similar features and reconnect.

What to do for the server owner

  • Threshold — rate-limit in server.properties (0 — no limit)

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kicked for packet frequency" mean in Minecraft?

The client sent the server too many packets per second.

Why does it say 'Kicked for packet frequency'?

A mod or cheat that sends actions very frequently. Strong lag: accumulated packets arrive all at once.

How to fix "Kicked for packet frequency"?

Remove auto-clicker mods and similar features and reconnect.

Similar errors

Error messages — directly from Minecraft 26.3 localization; causes and tips are provided in editorial notes.