criticalCrash ReportsAffects: All versions
How to Fix Crash on Player Login / Join
Fix Crash on Player Login by deleting the corrupted player data file from the playerdata folder.
Quick Fix
Delete the player's .dat file from world/playerdata/ to reset their data. They will respawn at world spawn.
Error Message
Error handling player login / Exception ticking playerHow to Fix
1
Delete the player's UUID.dat file from world/playerdata/
2
Use NBTExplorer to fix specific corrupt data without full reset
3
Delete the player's advancement and stats files too
4
If chunk-related, teleport the player via server console before they load in
Common Causes
- Corrupted player data file
- Player in an unloaded or corrupted chunk
- Player inventory containing invalid items
- Mod failing during player initialization
Diagnostic Steps
- Find the player's UUID (use mcuuid.net)
- Delete world/playerdata/<UUID>.dat
- Optionally delete world/advancements/<UUID>.json and world/stats/<UUID>.json
- The player will respawn at world spawn with empty inventory
FAQ
Will deleting the player data file delete their inventory?
Yes. All player data (inventory, position, XP, etc.) will be reset. The player starts fresh at world spawn.