How to Change Server Versions
A guide on how to change your server’s software versions.
Versions:
Tutorial Video
Tutorial Video
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