How to Fix Minecraft Outdated Server Error
Minecraft is regularly updated by the developers, but in many cases, players might want to remain on an older version of the game. There are numerous reasons why players may wish to do so, from plugin compatibility to avoiding some of the new features added to the game. This can sometimes cause issues for server owners if they opt to stick to an older version of the game when players have updated to a newer one. Fortunately, there’s a couple of simple solutions to the ‘outdated server version’ error which can appear. In this guide, we’ll show you how to fix an outdated Minecraft server.
Client Side
If you are a player experiencing the ‘outdated server version’ error, you can easily solve this issue by switching game versions in the launcher. Open the Minecraft launcher and head towards the installation section. Click on ‘New Installation’ and enter the new profile name in the name field. From the version dropdown menu, select the game version that you want, making sure it matches the server version you want to join. Click ‘Create’ and then find the newly created profile and click ‘Play’ to load in the new version. After entering the game, join the server to test if it works on the new install.
Server Side
If you are the server owner, you can change the server’s version by heading to your Apex Server panel, scrolling down, and finding the game file section. Click on the current version, which will show a dropdown menu. Use the textbox to find a game version that you want, or scroll until you find it, select it, and then press ‘Change Version’ when prompted. Depending on whether you’re upgrading or downgrading the version, you may need to create a new world or use an existing one. Click the ‘Restart Now’ button to apply all of the changes.
Common Issues
If the server is still not starting after changing the server’s version, it might be due to the world or its mods. Make sure to update everything to the version that you just selected. Additionally, ensure that the world wasn’t created on a newer version that exceeds the one you’re on now, as the map cannot be downgraded, only upgraded.
Conclusion
Having the right server version is critical to be able to connect to a server with no problems. Whether you choose to change your version as the owner to match your players, or if they choose to change their version to match yours, either change will do the trick. Once these changes are made, there should be no other problems unless there are mods or plugins to update as well.
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