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How To Install A Minecraft Server Snapshot

Last updated 04 Jun 2025

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A snapshot version is an early test version of Minecraft. It's how they test the upcoming versions of the game. Using these you can get access to the feature sooner, but it might be more unstable.

We always recommend you make a backup before installing an a Snapshot or Unstable version of Minecraft, You can use our Backup Manager to make a backup of your current servers files.

To Install

To do this, you can either Drag & Drop the jar file into your servers File Manager, or select the Upload button. After the Jar is uploaded, you can set it in the Settings Page.

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