JSON - Exception in server tick loop error

What is JSON - Exception in server tick loop?

"JSON - Exception in server tick loop" is a Minecraft server error that typically occurs due to corruption or formatting issues within certain .json files—most commonly ops.json, usercache.json, and whitelist.json. To fix this, delete the affected files and restart the server; fresh, error-free versions will be automatically generated. If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to contact our support team here.

How to Fix the Exception in Server Tick Loop Error

1. Login to your control panel by clicking here.

2. Stop the server.

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3. Go to the Files tab.

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4. Select the ops.json, whitelist.json, and usercache.json files, then click the Trash Bin icon.
ops file

usercache

whitelist

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5. Start the server.

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