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# Limitations

### Nametag/tabname <a href="#nametag-tabname" id="nametag-tabname"></a>

**Issue:**

* Your nametag will get the color of the active glow. This can also be the case for your tabname

**Solution:**

Depending on the MC version you use there are ways to bypass this:

* MC version < 1.21.2 + TAB version < 5.0.0 + compatible eGlow version:
  * enable smart-TAB-nametag-handler in the eGlow [Config.yml](/eglow/configs/config.yml.md).
* MC version > 1.19.4:
  * Use the [CustomNameplates plugin](https://builtbybit.com/resources/customnameplates.36359/?ref=499383) (12$).
* MC Version > 1.20.1
  * Use the [UnlimitedNametags plugin](https://builtbybit.com/resources/unlimitednametags.46172/?ref=499383) (14.99$)
    * Requires the [PacketEvents plugin](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/packetevents-api.80279/) to work (Free)
* MC version > 1.20.5
  * Use the [DisplayNameTags plugin](https://github.com/Matt-MX/DisplayNameTags) (Free)
    * Requires the [PacketEvents plugin](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/packetevents-api.80279/) to work (Free)
    * Requires Paper to work
* In general any custom nametag plugin

There are NO other solutions this as it's a vanilla behavior and part of the game. To change this vanilla behavior please upvote this: [Minecraft feedback - my suggestion](https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/360075673311-Ability-to-prevent-nametag-having-the-color-of-the-glowing-effect)

### Optifine <a href="#optifine" id="optifine"></a>

**Issue:**

* Some setting in optifine render the glow effect incorrectly.

**Solution:**

* Disable the settings that cause this.
* Use Optifine on MC 1.16(+) this doesn't seem to have the issue.

### Shaders <a href="#shaders" id="shaders"></a>

**Issue:**

* When using shaders your character will render incorrectly while a glow is active.

**Solution:**

* No solution as far as I know.

### Mods <a href="#mods" id="mods"></a>

**Issue:**

* Some mods change hitboxes and are able to make the glow effect not follow the outline of the player/item.

**Solution:**

* Uninstall the mods that cause this or ignore it.