{"id":1478,"date":"2026-02-10T14:03:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.academy-hosting.com\/hosting\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1478"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:57:13","password":"","slug":"how-to-change-your-minecraft-server-version-academyhosting","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.academy-hosting.com\/hosting\/guides\/minecraft-guides\/how-to-change-your-minecraft-server-version-academyhosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Minecraft Server Version"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily change your Minecraft server version directly from the AcademyHosting Minecraft Game Panel. This allows you to switch between different server types such as <strong>Paper, Spigot, Vanilla, Forge<\/strong>, and adjust the <strong>Java version<\/strong> if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Change Version (Important)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing versions can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break plugins or mods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger world upgrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cause compatibility issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always create a full backup before changing versions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Server Version<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log Into Your Minecraft Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into your Academy Hosting panel area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your Minecraft server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Stop the Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before changing versions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Stop<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait until the server status shows <strong>Offline<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Never change versions while the server is running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open the \u201cMore\u201d Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the Minecraft Game Panel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for the <strong>\u201cMore\u201d<\/strong> button in the top menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>More<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Version<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This will open the version management page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select Your Server Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Version page, you can choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paper<\/strong> (Recommended for performance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spigot<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forge<\/strong> (for modded servers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other available Jars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the Jar you want<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Save and Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting your version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the main panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Start<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitor the console for errors during first startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can easily change your Minecraft server version directly from the AcademyHosting Minecraft Game Panel. This allows you to switch between different server types such as Paper, Spigot, Vanilla, Forge, and adjust the Java version if needed. Follow the steps below carefully. 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