Manually Add a Server.jar File to your Minecraft Server
In this guide, we will be showing you how to download and add a custom server.jar file to your Minecraft server.
Download the Desired Server.jar File
- Only download server.jar files from trusted sources to ensure the security of your server.
- Here are some trusted websites you can download from: paper, purpur and pufferfish
- Start by downloading the desired server.jar file from a trusted source.
- Save the file to a location on your local computer, and rename it to
server.jar.
Access Your Dashboard
- Access your dashboard URL via your web browser and proceed to login in with your credentials.
Stop Your Minecraft Server
- To prevent data corruption, you must stop your server before uploading new files.
- Navigate to the server you want to update and click the Stop button.
- Back up your server files before making significant changes.
Navigate to the Files Manager
- 1, 2 and 3 Click on File Manager, then delete your
server.jar.
Upload the Server.jar File
- Click the Upload button and select the server.jar file which you downloaded earlier.
Restart Your Server
- Once the upload is complete, navigate back to your server panel and click on the Start button.
- Your server should now bootup using the newly uploaded server.jar file.
- Now your server should now be running the version or custom build of Minecraft that you have specified.
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