How to Change Server Versions
A guide on how to change your server’s software versions.
Versions:
Tutorial Video
First Step
Download the Forge Installer
Second Step
Run the Installer and click Install Server and change the location of where you would like the files to be extracted into.
Third Step
Head over to the folder of the server files.
Fourth Step
Head over to the location: \libraries\net\minecraftforge\forge[server_version]
Fifth Step
Copy the unix_args.txt file and paste it in the folder where you extracted all the forge files into.
Sixth Step
Select all the files in the folder, Right click and Send to compressed folder.
Seventh Step
Head over to your Wepwawet Panel
Eighth Step
Click on your preferred server, Head over to the Files tab and delete all the files and upload the zip file you created in the previous step.
Ninth Step
Unarchive the uploaded zip file.
Tenth Step
When the files are done archiving, Copy the name of the .jar file.
Eleventh Step
Head over to the Startup tab and paste the name of the .jar file in the SERVER JAR FILE field.
Twelfth Step
Head over to the Console tab and hit the Start button.
Thirteenth Step
Accept the EULA and the server will restart automatically.
First Step
Download the Forge Installer
Second Step
Run the Installer and click Install Server and change the location of where you would like the files to be extracted into.
Third Step
Head over to the folder of the server files.
Fourth Step
Head over to the location: \libraries\net\minecraftforge\forge[server_version]
Fifth Step
Copy the unix_args.txt file and paste it in the folder where you extracted all the forge files into.
Sixth Step
Select all the files in the folder, Right click and Send to compressed folder.
Seventh Step
Head over to your Wepwawet Panel
Eighth Step
Click on your preferred server, Head over to the Files tab and delete all the files and upload the zip file you created in the previous step.
Ninth Step
Unarchive the uploaded zip file.
Tenth Step
When the files are done archiving, Copy the name of the .jar file.
Eleventh Step
Head over to the Startup tab and paste the name of the .jar file in the SERVER JAR FILE field.
Twelfth Step
Head over to the Console tab and hit the Start button.
Thirteenth Step
Accept the EULA and the server will restart automatically.
Tutorial Video
First Step
Download the Forge Installer
Second Step
Run the Installer and click Install Server and change the location of where you would like the files to be extracted into.
Third Step
Head over to the folder of the server files.
Fourth Step
Head over to the location: \libraries\net\minecraftforge\forge[server_version]
Fifth Step
Copy the unix_args.txt file and paste it in the folder where you extracted all the forge files into.
Sixth Step
Select all the files in the folder, Right click and Send to compressed folder.
Seventh Step
Head over to your Wepwawet Panel
Eighth Step
Click on your preferred server, Head over to the Files tab and delete all the files and upload the zip file you created in the previous step.
Ninth Step
Unarchive the uploaded zip file.
Tenth Step
When the files are done archiving, Copy the name of the .jar file.
Eleventh Step
Head over to the Startup tab and paste the name of the .jar file in the SERVER JAR FILE field.
Twelfth Step
Head over to the Console tab and hit the Start button.
Thirteenth Step
Accept the EULA and the server will restart automatically.
First Step
Download the Forge Installer
Second Step
Run the Installer and click Install Server and change the location of where you would like the files to be extracted into.
Third Step
Head over to the folder of the server files.
Fourth Step
Head over to the location: \libraries\net\minecraftforge\forge[server_version]
Fifth Step
Copy the unix_args.txt file and paste it in the folder where you extracted all the forge files into.
Sixth Step
Select all the files in the folder, Right click and Send to compressed folder.
Seventh Step
Head over to your Wepwawet Panel
Eighth Step
Click on your preferred server, Head over to the Files tab and delete all the files and upload the zip file you created in the previous step.
Ninth Step
Unarchive the uploaded zip file.
Tenth Step
When the files are done archiving, Copy the name of the .jar file.
Eleventh Step
Head over to the Startup tab and paste the name of the .jar file in the SERVER JAR FILE field.
Twelfth Step
Head over to the Console tab and hit the Start button.
Thirteenth Step
Accept the EULA and the server will restart automatically.
Tutorial Video. Step by step below;
From Our In-Built Version Installer:
First Step
Log in to your Wepwawet Control Panel
Second Step
Select your server.
Third Step
- Make sure to Turn OFF the Server
Fourth Step
- Create a Backup of the Server If you don’t know how to make a backup, Here’s our article on How to make a backup
Fifth Step
- Under the Minecraft Section, Go to the Version tab and click on “Paper”
Sixth Step
- Click on the preferred version of Paper you want.
Seventh Step
- Click on the Install button.
Eighth Step
- Start your Server afterward.
From Our In-Built Version Installer:
First Step
Log in to your Wepwawet Control Panel
Second Step
Select your server.
Third Step
- Make sure to Turn OFF the Server
Fourth Step
- Create a Backup of the Server If you don’t know how to make a backup, Here’s our article on How to make a backup
Fifth Step
- Under the Minecraft Section, Go to the Version tab and click on “Paper”
Sixth Step
- Click on the preferred version of Paper you want.
Seventh Step
- Click on the Install button.
Eighth Step
- Start your Server afterward.
Uploading the Version by yourself:
First Step
- Visit MCJars and download your preferred version jar file.
Second Step
- Log in to your Wepwawet Control Panel
Third Step
- Select your Server
Fourth Step
- Make sure to Turn OFF the Server
Fifth Step
- Create a Backup of the Server If you don’t know how to make a backup, Here’s our article on How to make a backup
Sixth Step
- Under the General Section, Click the Files tab
Seventh Step
- Upload the newly downloaded paper .jar file
Eighth Step
- After Uploading, Rename the uploaded jar file to Server.jar
Ninth Step
- Finally, You can head to the Console tab and Start the server.
Note:
i) Depending on the server version, the Docker Image also needs to be changed.
To know what java version to use, refer to the following:
1. 1.8 -> 1.16.5 use java 8 or newer 2. 1.17 -> 1.18 use java 17 or newer
ii) If you are downgrading the server version (for example: from 1.18.2 to 1.18.1), you have to reset your world for the server to start
If you don’t know how to reset your world, Here’s our article on How to Reset Your World
There you go! You now know how to change your server version!
Tutorial Video