How do I add addons / behavior packs / textures to a Bedrock server, and which folder?

Adding behavior packs, resource packs, and addons to a Bedrock server is a matter of putting the right files in the right folders and referencing them in your world. This article walks through it.

The folders you need

On a Bedrock server, packs live in dedicated folders at the server root:

• Behavior packs go in behavior_packs/.
• Resource packs (textures) go in resource_packs/.

Add an addon step by step

1. Upload your behavior pack to behavior_packs/ and your resource pack to resource_packs/ using the Files manager or SFTP.
2. Reference them in the world's world_behavior_packs.json / world_resource_packs.json (or apply them through the world settings).
3. Restart the server.

Tip: Many addons need experimental gameplay enabled to work — see the article on enabling experimental gameplay for Bedrock addons.

Frequently asked questions

Which folder does a behavior pack go in? behavior_packs/. Resource/texture packs go in resource_packs/.

Why is my addon not showing up? It is usually one of two things: the pack is not referenced in the world's world_behavior_packs.json / world_resource_packs.json, or the addon needs experimental gameplay enabled.

Do I need to restart after adding a pack? Yes. Upload, reference it in the world, then restart so the server loads it.