How do I change or update my Minecraft server version?
Changing or updating your Minecraft server version is a quick job in the client area. There are two routes — the one-click Software page for anything in the catalog, and a manual JAR upload for anything that isn't.
Automatic (recommended)
- Open your server and click the Version chip at the top of the console to open the Software page.
- Pick the software and Minecraft version (and build).
- Install — your world is kept; files the new software replaces are moved to a
_previousfolder. - When it finishes, go to Console and press Start.
Custom JAR
If the version you want isn't listed:
- Open the Files manager.
- Upload your
.jar. - Rename it to exactly
server.jar. - Press Start from the Console.
Warning: Make a backup first with Back up now on the Backups page — especially before a downgrade, which can break a world.
Frequently asked questions
Will updating delete my world? No — your world is kept, and files the new software replaces are moved to a _previous folder.
What if my version isn't on the Software page? Upload the .jar via the Files manager, rename it to server.jar, and start.
More in Server Software & Versions
- How do I switch server software (Vanilla ↔ Paper/Spigot/Purpur/Fabric/Forge)?
- Will changing version or software delete my world, plugins, or files?
- How do I run a custom or unlisted JAR (Waterfall, Velocity, Magma, a specific fork)?
- If I downgrade a version, will it corrupt or reset my world?
- Will my plugins still work after I update the Minecraft version?
- The Versions tab won't load or says it can't install — how do I fix it?