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How to Update a Minecraft PaperMC Server on Pterodactyl Panel

This guide will walk you through the process of updating your Minecraft PaperMC server on a Pterodactyl panel, including updating plugins. The PaperMC jar should be labeled server.jar.

Prerequisites

  • Access to your Pterodactyl panel.
  • Basic knowledge of using the Pterodactyl interface.
  • Access to your server files and FTP client.

Steps to Update PaperMC

Step 1: Backup Your Server

  1. Stop the Server:

    • Log in to your Pterodactyl panel.
    • Navigate to the server you want to update.
    • Click the "Stop" button to stop your server.

  2. Create a Backup:

    • Navigate to the "Backups" section in the panel.
    • Create a new backup. This ensures you can restore your server if anything goes wrong during the update process.

Step 2: Download the Latest PaperMC Version

  1. Go to the PaperMC Download Page:

  2. Download the Latest Build:

    • Download the latest server.jar file for PaperMC.

Step 3: Replace the Old PaperMC Jar File

  1. Access Server Files:

    • In the Pterodactyl panel, navigate to the "Files" section of your server.

  2. Upload the New Jar:

    • Locate the existing server.jar file and delete it.
    • Upload the new server.jar file you downloaded in Step 2.

Step 4: Update Plugins

  1. Check for Plugin Updates:

    • Visit the official websites of your plugins or use SpigotMC to check for updates.

  2. Download Updated Plugins:

    • Download the latest versions of the plugins you need to update.

  3. Upload New Plugin Files:

    • In the Pterodactyl panel, navigate to the plugins folder.
    • Delete the old plugin files you wish to update.
    • Upload the new plugin files you downloaded.

Step 5: Start the Server

  1. Start the Server:
    • Return to the Pterodactyl panel.
    • Click the "Start" button to start your server.
    • Monitor the console for any errors that may occur during startup.

Step 6: Verify Updates

  1. Check Server Version:

    • Once the server is running, log in to your Minecraft server.
    • Use the command /version to check the PaperMC version.

  2. Test Plugins:

    • Verify that all updated plugins are working correctly.
    • Check for any errors in the server console and address them if necessary.
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