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 
 
 
 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. 
 
 
 
 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 
 
 
 Go to the PaperMC Download Page: 
 
 Visit PaperMC Downloads . 
 
 
 
 Download the Latest Build: 
 
 Download the latest server.jar file for PaperMC. 
 
 
 
 Step 3: Replace the Old PaperMC Jar File 
 
 
 Access Server Files: 
 
 In the Pterodactyl panel, navigate to the "Files" section of your server. 
 
 
 
 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 
 
 
 Check for Plugin Updates: 
 
 Visit the official websites of your plugins or use SpigotMC to check for updates. 
 
 
 
 Download Updated Plugins: 
 
 Download the latest versions of the plugins you need to update. 
 
 
 
 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 
 
 
 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 
 
 
 Check Server Version: 
 
 Once the server is running, log in to your Minecraft server. 
 Use the command /version to check the PaperMC version. 
 
 
 
 Test Plugins: 
 
 Verify that all updated plugins are working correctly. 
 Check for any errors in the server console and address them if necessary.