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infoServer ErrorsAffects: All versions

How to Fix Outdated Server

Fix Outdated Server by updating the server jar to the version matching your Minecraft client.

Quick Fix

Update the server jar to match your client version, or downgrade your client.

Error Message

Outdated server! I'm still on X.XX.X

How to Fix

1

Download the matching server jar from the official Minecraft site

2

Replace the old server jar with the new one

3

If running Paper/Spigot, download the matching version from their sites

4

Alternatively, downgrade your client to match the server

Common Causes

  • Client version is newer than the server
  • Server has not been updated to the latest release

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check which version the server is on from the error
  2. Download the correct server jar
  3. Replace the jar and restart the server
  4. Make sure to backup the world before upgrading

FAQ

Will updating the server corrupt my world?

Major version upgrades (e.g., 1.20 to 1.21) can change world generation. Always backup before upgrading.

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