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How to Change or Update Your Server Version

Updating or changing your server version or core is quick and seamless. The Godlike panel integrates APIs for most popular game versions and server cores, allowing you to update in just a few clicks without downloading anything to your local device.

Automatic Update via the Panel (Versions Tab)

The Versions section allows you to reinstall, change, or update your server software and game version in just a few clicks.

  1. Open your server control panel and navigate to the Versions tab in the left sidebar menu.

      2. Select your category (e.g., Vanilla, Paper, Purpur, etc.).

       3. Browse the full list of available game versions and click on the specific version you wish to run.

       4. A Select Build pop-up window will appear:

    • Choose Build: Click the dropdown menu to select a specific build number (the panel automatically suggests the latest stable build by default).

    • Wipe Server Files: Toggle this switch ON only if you want to completely format your server and erase all current files before installation. Leave it OFF to update your version while keeping your existing worlds, plugins, and configurations intact.

5. Click the Install button to start the process.

Once the installation finishes, head back to your Console and start the server to generate the updated system files.

IMPORTANT

Vital Precautions Before You Begin Changing core systems can heavily impact your data. Please read and follow these safety guidelines:
- Always Create a Backup: Before performing any update or version change, create a full server backup. If anything goes wrong, this is your only safety net.
- The Downgrade Trap: Upgrading a world (e.g., from Minecraft 1.20 to 1.21) is fully supported, but downgrading a world to an older version is impossible without critical corruption. If you want to roll back to an older version, you must either wipe your world data completely or restore a backup made on that specific older version.
- Plugin & Mod Compatibility: Ensure that your active plugins or mods support the target version you are switching to.

 

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