infoServer ErrorsAffects: All versions
How to Fix Server Resource Pack Failed
Fix Server Resource Pack Failed by using a direct download URL, correct SHA1 hash, and reasonable file size.
Quick Fix
Ensure the resource-pack URL is a direct download link to a .zip file and update the SHA1 hash.
Error Message
Failed to download server resource packHow to Fix
1
Use a direct download URL (must end in .zip or be a direct file link)
2
Do not use Dropbox or Google Drive share links directly; convert to direct download
3
Update resource-pack-sha1 after changing the pack
4
Keep the pack under 250MB
5
Host on a fast server or CDN
Common Causes
- Invalid resource-pack URL in server.properties
- Resource pack file too large
- URL returns HTML instead of direct zip download
- Hash mismatch in resource-pack-sha1
Diagnostic Steps
- Test the URL in a browser to verify it downloads directly
- Generate SHA1 hash: sha1sum resourcepack.zip
- Set resource-pack-sha1 in server.properties
- Restart the server
FAQ
How do I get a direct download link from Dropbox?
Change dl=0 to dl=1 at the end of the Dropbox URL to get a direct download link.