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Update Minecraft Geyser Standalone Server on Pterodactyl Panel

This guide will walk you through the process of updating your Minecraft Geyser Standalone server on a Pterodactyl panel. The Geyser jar should be labeled `server.jar`jar.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisites

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

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Steps to Update Geyser Standalone

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Step 1: Backup Your Server

  1. 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. 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.

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Step 2: Download the Latest Geyser Version

  1. 1. **Go to the Geyser Download Page:**
     
       - Visit the [GeyserMC Downloads](https://geysermc.org/download)Downloads page.

  2. 2. **Download the Latest Build:**
     
       - Download the latest `server.jar`jar file for Geyser Standalone.

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Step 3: Replace the Old Geyser Jar File

  1. 1. **Access Server Files:**
     
       - In the Pterodactyl panel, navigate to the "Files" section of your server.

  2. 2. **Upload the New Jar:**
     
       - Locate the existing `server.jar`jar file and delete it.
         - Upload the new `server.jar`jar file you downloaded in Step 2.

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Step 4: Update Configuration (if necessary)

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  1. Check Configuration Files:**
     
       - Navigate to the `config.yml`yml or any other configuration files in your server.
         - Review the GeyserMC release notes for any configuration changes required in the new version.
         - Update the configuration files as needed.

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Step 5: Start the Server

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  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.

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Step 6: Verify Updates

  1. 1. **Check Server Version:**
     
       - Once the server is running, log in to your Minecraft server.
         - Use the command `/geyser version`version to check the Geyser version (or check the console output during startup).

  2. 2. **Test Functionality:**
     
       - Verify that all features of Geyser are working correctly.
         - Check for any errors in the server console and address them if necessary.