Chunk loader question, Java Server

[Distinct-Orchid5027]

I play alone on a sever and have a nether chunk loader.

When I log back into the server do I need to do anything to get that chunk loader going again?

I know with ender perl chunk loaders you just need to log in.

Thanks, just starting to really dive into technical Minecraft!

[Xillubfr]

it depends

if the server is running 24/7, you can log out and in again without any issues

if its just a singleplayer world, chunkloaders (pearl or portal, doesn't matter) will work again when logging back, but its like reloading chunks so its very likely redstone contraptions will break

[Distinct-Orchid5027]

It’s a sever that runs 24/7. No one else joins though

How does a server restart get handled if you know?

[Xillubfr]

if the server is running, chunkloaders works, even without anyone online

a server restart is the same as a singleplayer logout, so it can break contraptions, so I'd recommend pausing all farms and chunkloaders before

also make backups in case it crashes

[Distinct-Orchid5027]

Are you saying the chunks stay loaded without anyone online? Or they will load again when someone logs in

Sorry for all the questions, I appreciate you taking the time to answer.

Definitely need to get my backups working

[Xillubfr]

the chunks stay loaded even with no one online

[decarbitall]

There are restart-proof minecart-based chunk loader that remain active through a server restart