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🧭 How to Change Your Minecraft Server Version

1. Manual Upload – You upload the server .jar file yourself
2. Hosting Panel Installer – Use your host’s built-in version selector or installer

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📂 Method 1: Change Version by Uploading Server Jar (Manual)

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🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Stop Your Server
   Always stop your server before making any changes to avoid file corruption.
2. Delete/Backup Old Files
   • Backup your world, plugins, and configs if needed.
   • Delete the current server.jar or version-specific jar (like paper-xxx.jar).
3. Download the Server Jar You Want
   • Go to the official site:
     • Vanilla: minecraft.net/download/server
     • Paper: papermc.io
     • Spigot: Use BuildTools
     • Forge: files.minecraftforge.net
   • Download the desired .jar version to your computer.
4. Upload the Jar to Your Server
   • Use SFTP (like FileZilla) or your host’s file manager.
   • Upload the .jar to the root directory (usually where your server.properties is).
5. Rename the Jar (If Needed)
   • Rename it to server.jar or match what your host expects (e.g., run.jar).
   • Adjust your startup command in the panel if it’s not server.jar.
6. Start the Server
   • Confirm everything loads correctly. Check the console logs for version confirmation.

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⚙️ Method 2: Use Hosting Panel Installer

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📥 How to Use It:

1. Go to the Version Installer Section
   • Usually labeled something like “Minecraft Version”, “Installer”, or “Server Jar Manager”
2. Choose Your Desired Version
   • Options often include:
     • Vanilla
     • Paper
     • Spigot
     • Forge
     • Fabric
   • Select the version number (e.g., 1.20.6, 1.19.4, etc.)
3. Click Install or Change
   • The panel will automatically download the server jar.
   • Some hosts let you keep old worlds or reset everything — choose accordingly.
4. Restart the Server
   • The new version will now be active!

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🧠 Final Tips

• Check Plugin Compatibility – Plugins may break when switching major versions.
• Backups Are Crucial – Always back up your world and configs before changing versions.
• Match Clients – Players must use the same version as your server.

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✅ Summary